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Oceania

The NEW 27-meter (88-foot) catamaran MV Oceania sleeps up to 16 guests. Her itineraries include the classic PNG hot-spots of Fathers Reefs, Witu Islands and the inimitable Kimbe Bay.

A word from Dom : “Max Benjamin of Walindi Plantation and Captain Alan Raabe of FeBrina fame, purchased a new catamaran to give more divers the option of exploring the wonders of PNG. The new Oceania is a gem. They stripped her down to the bare shell and completely rebuilt her as a state of the art platform for diving. This team knows the remote areas of PNG better than anyone and with the superior space and comfort afforded by this stylish catamaran, you’ll feel you’ve truly arrived in Paradise.” Dominick Macan

On Board Oceania

3 main deck DOUBLE cabins
queen bed & picture windows
5 main deck TWIN cabins
2 lower twin beds & picture windows

All cabins have air conditioning, a private bathroom & ample storage.

up to 5 dives per day mostly from the mother ship
12 liter alu tanks (DIN & INT valves)
15 liter alu tanks (at extra cost)
scuba gear rental (by advance request)
nitrox
water temperature: 84 – 87F, 29 – 31C … 3mm wetsuit recommended

accommodation & diving
meals, snacks & non-alcoholic beverages
complimentary wine with dinner
compressed air, tanks, weights & weight belts
final night dinner at Walindi Plantation Resort (if charter finishes at Walindi)
airport transfers

international & domestic airfare
alcoholic bar beverages
scuba rental gear (by advance request)
15 liter tanks & nitrox
environmental & safety fees
fuel surcharge (if applicable)

Stable & Spacious.....a Diver's Delight

Oceania has undergone an extensive refit and the result is a fresh and modern liveaboard, but still comfortable and designed with the serious diver in mind. The large, partially covered top deck is a perfect venue for sunbathing, sleeping and slight-seeing as you glide through the luscious tropical islands of PNG. On the bridge deck, guest areas include a tastefully appointed salon and dining area with all the technology you can desire for evening entertainment.. The dive deck, at the stern end of the main deck, offers individual storage areas, camera work area and a dive deck bathroom and shower. Diving is both from the water level duckboard and from the specially fitted dive tender. The large, comfy cabins are all on the main deck level.

Meals on board Oceania are prepared using as much local, fresh produce as is available at the time. A continental breakfast is available before the first dive, then hot breakfast, a mid-morning snack, then lunch buffet style. Dinner is a la carte and is generally ‘home style cooking’ using locally produced meats and freshly caught fish where possible. Fresh fruit is available all day long from the saloon and the fridges are stocked with a range of soft drinks, juices and SP beers. A limited selection of red and white wines are served on board. Special dietary requirements are possible although may be limited by what is available in PNG.

Travel & Cruise Logistics

The international airport in Papua New Guinea (Jackson’s airport) is located in the capital city, Port Moresby (POM). To get to Walindi Resort, where Oceania will depart from, you will fly from Port Moresby to Hoskins (HKN) airport, also known as Kimbe airport. There are daily flights from Port Moresby with either Air Niugini or Airlines of PNG. If you are connecting through Port Moresby on the same day, you’ll probably want to book both international and domestic flight sectors with the same carrier. From Hoskins airport, it is approx. 50 minute drive to Walindi Resort and airport transfers are arranged at time of booking.

A driver from Walindi Resort will be waiting for you at the airport and will transfer you to the resort. Departure times for Oceania vary based on season and itinerary. We’ll inform you at the time of booking. Return transfers upon disembarking will also be arranged by Walindi.

Layout & Specs

Deck & cabin layout, the yacht specifications, equipment & safety features

Specifications

Length: 27-meters (88-feet)
Beam: 9-meters (29-feet)
Passengers: 16
Crew: 9
Design: Sea Speed Catamarans
Hull: Aluminium 6mm
Deck: Aluminium 6mm
Superstructure: aluminium
Interior: Full refit in 2018

MACHINERY

Engines: 2 Caterpillar 3306 Turbo Diesels
Cylinders: 6 cyl each
Max Speed: 13 knots cruising
Water capacity: 1600 liters
Davits: 600kg electric lift
Water Maker: Yes
Air Conditioning: in all cabins & saloon/lounge areas
Compressors: 2 x ...

Itineraries

MV Oceania runs different itineraries during the year to suit the weather patterns of each season. The “Signature Itinerary” covers at least two the three most popular diving areas of Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs. You will be able to choose from 9 & 10-night Signature itineraries in the ‘peak’ weather months: mid-September, October and November … then April, May and June.

The final itinerary is, of course, always dependent upon weather, sea conditions and where the best animal sightings are at any particular time of year

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

SIGNATURE ITINERARY (including at least 2 of the following: Kimbe Bay, Fathers Reefs, ...

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