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WALINDI PLANTATION RESORT,

MV OCEANIA AND MV FEBRINA

Papua New Guinea is located within the coral triangle, Walindi is the home port for two unique live-aboard dive vessels, the
a global centre of marine biodiversity with the highest new MV Oceania and the MV FeBrina. Both vessels offer various dive
number and most diverse corals, tropical fish and other itineraries around New Britain, the Bismarck Sea and further afield.
marine life, in the world. The signature diving areas visited in addition to the reefs of Kimbe
Bay are the offshore Father’s Reefs and the remote pinnacles and
Fringing dormant volcanoes create a dramatic backdrop to the waters black sand bays of the Witu Islands. Rabaul is an option in certain
of Kimbe Bay. Countless submerged reefs and sea mounts play host months and MV Oceania visits the spectacular Milne Bay for selected
to over 900 species of fish and 400 species of coral. itineraries. MV FeBrina dives with rare and unusual critters along the
Southern coastline of New Britain in the early months of the year.
Walindi Plantation Resort, established in 1983, is an intimate
dive resort situated on the shores of Kimbe Bay on the island of MV Oceania is an 88 ft catamaran, extensively refurbished in 2019,
New Britain. Celebrating over 35 years of operation, the resort is and offering above deck queen and twin cabins for up to 16 guests,
world famous for its quality of diving, international award-winning all with ensuite facilities and ocean views. Spacious lounge and
photography and warm hospitality. Snorkelling, birdwatching and dining areas, along with a sun deck and well set out dive deck are all
nature tours are also featured activities. features of the vessel. MV FeBrina is a 73 ft, traditional style live-
aboard catering for 10-12 guests. All cabins are ensuite, with up to
Secluded bures or plantation house rooms are nestled along the four single cabin options.
beachfront and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Delicious meals
featuring fresh seafood and beef, fruits and vegetables are included Both vessels are specially set up for divers and underwater
in the tariff. Dive sites in Kimbe Bay are a five to 45-minute ride from photographers, with water level duckboards, experienced and
the resort on covered, specially designed day boats. Boom netting friendly crews, excellent service and meals, all of which add up to the
with the resident pods of dolphins is a highlight and keep an eye out ultimate diving experience.
for passing orcas and migrating whales.

PO Box 4, Kimbe PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Tel: +675 723 48460, +675 737 34199 or +675 983 5441 Email: [email protected] mvoceania.com or walindifebrina.com

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