Destination: Papua New Guinea
Kimbe Bay, the Northern coast of New Britain & South Coast New Britain (7-12 Nights) | From 499++/night
MV FeBrina Quick Pitch
The 75-foot MV FeBrina liveaboard takes 12 divers through wide-angle and macro paradise. The yacht docks just outside of Kimbe Town in West New Britain, and a quick drive from Hoskins airport (accessed via air transfer from Port Moresby airport). Boasting several different room/bed arrangements in 7 cabins, multiple decks, spacious dive deck and more, the MV FeBrina has been designed specifically as a scuba diving liveaboard.
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Location
Kimbe Bay on New Britain Island in PNG.
Dive Overview
The marine life in Papua New Guinea, and particularly West New Britain, is amazing. Located in the coral triangle, there are vibrant and colorful reefs, clear water, abundant macro life, pelagic schools of fish and sharks. Visibility is generally 80-150 feet and water temp varies between 85-90F. Kimbe Bay, where Walindi Resort is located (MV FeBrina's home dock) is home to over half the world's coral species.
[See: Papua New Guinea Dive Travel Guide]
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Accommodations
Types of Cabins, Amenities and Photos
MV FeBrina Accommodation Overview
The MV FeBrina has 7 cabins that comfortably accommodate up to 12 divers. All cabins have ensuite facilities and individually controlled air conditioning. Towels are changed daily (unless requested otherwise) and the rooms are laid out to maximize space and storage of personal items. Guests may choose between a double cabin, four twin cabins or two single cabins, providing flexibility for both individual and group travelers.
The cabins
General Facilities
MV FeBrina LIVEABOARD Boat Features
- Camera table
- Entertainment room
- Saloon and galley
- Dining area
- Sundeck
Food & Drinks Aboard MV FeBrina
Meals are a blend of Western and Asian cuisines with healthy portions for divers. Seafood, beef, fruits, and vegetables are sourced locally. Dietary requests are accommodated wherever possible.
MV FEBRINA LIVEABOARD DIVE FACILITIES
- Spacious dive deck
- Tender boat for diving
- DIN Adaptors
- Nitrox
- Diving gear rental available
MV FeBrina Liveaboard Deck Plan
Schedule, Rates & Availability
MV FeBrina Schedule & Rates
All prices are per person in USD. Environmental and Safety Fee payable in advance with final payment, currently $9 per person/per night (subject to change).
[See also: Inclusions & Exclusions]
Inclusions
- Accommodation on board MV FeBrina
- All meals
- Four or five dives per day
- Filled tanks, weights and weight belt
- Airport transfers on day of departure and disembarkation
- Final night dinner at Walindi Resort or on board depending on itinerary
- Light laundry daily
Exclusions
- Environmental & Safety Fees
- Nitrox
- Tips for the crew
- Rental equipment
- Soft drinks, local beer & wine, alcohol
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For more information on other departure dates, rates, and on availability email us at info@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information & Destinations
Signature Itinerary
FeBrina's Signature Itinerary covers three areas of diving on the Northern Coast of New Britain Island. Working out of Walindi Resort in our best weather months, FeBrina visits the "must dive" sites in Kimbe Bay, at Witu Islands and also the Fathers Reefs area. Signature Itineraries are typically 9 and 10 nights.
With an eight to ten hour steam between all three areas, you will be truly "getting away from it all" on a Signature Itinerary departure. Very rarely will you see another diver on a reef while at Witu islands or Fathers Reefs, other than your fellow FeBrina guests.
This itinerary gives a fantastic cross-section of many different dive types, from coral gardens, seamounts, reef walls, arches, and overhanging ledges, to muck diving in rubbly black sand bays, watching from the water as dolphins play in the FeBrina bow wave or interacting with the ever curious turtles.
Mid Year Itinerary
FeBrina operates several 8 night Mid Year Itineraries during the year.
During July and August, we cover two areas of diving on the Northern Coast of New Britain Island. Working out of Walindi Resort, FeBrina dives in Kimbe Bay and Fathers Reefs, including Lolobau Island.
In July, FeBrina operates two Mid Year trips in conjunction with the Rabaul Mask Festival. One trip will depart Walindi and finish in Rabaul, arriving at the start of the festival. And the second trip departs from Rabaul at the end of the festival and returns to Walindi. Diving for these two departures covers Kimbe Bay and Fathers Reefs, plus a day diving around Rabaul.
The 8 night Mid Year itineraries in the shoulder months, late June and late November operate out of Walindi and also cover two areas, Kimbe Bay and either Witu Islands OR Fathers Reefs, whichever has the best diving at the time.
Other Itineraries
During the early months of the year, MV FeBrina relocates to take advantage of best weather months in selected areas of Papua New Guinea and offer alternative itineraries for repeat clientele. Alternate itineraries differ from year to year and include South Coast New Britain (out of Rabaul) and Milne Bay (out of Alotau).
South Coast New Britain diving is a wonderland of rare and unusual critters. Most of the diving is on fringing reefs and lagoons. This is quite different diving to the seamounts and deep drop-offs of Kimbe Bay and our North Coast itineraries.
Milne Bay area will excite lovers of pelagic fish as well as the smaller reef dwellers. Manta rays are regularly sighted on one particular reef.
A stopover in the Tufi area is included on Rabaul to Milne Bay trips and diving includes a mix of critters and pelagics, along with stunning above water scenery.
Other Information
BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
- Year built: 1972
- Year renovated: 2010
- Length: 73 feet
- Beam: 20 feet
- Maximum speed: 11.5 knots
- Cruising speed: 8.5 knots
- Engines: 2 x Cummins 250hp 1800rpm each
- Maximum guests: 12
- Number of cabins: 7
- Number of bathrooms: 7
- Tenders: 1 x 18 feet (Fibreglass)
- Water capacity: 12,000 ltrs
- Fuel capacity: 8,333 ltrs
- Freshwater maker: 750 ltrs per day
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Time Zone: UTC+10
- Payment Onboard: Cash, Visa and Master card
- Language Spoken: English
Got Questions? Ready to Book?
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Underwater Gallery
Photos provided by Darek Sepiolo, Franco Banfi, Marcelo Krause, Michele Westmorland & Nat Sumanatameya.
