Nov 23 – Dec 1, 2026

Day 1: Embarkation from 4:00pm, Vessel departs from Walindi Plantation Resort at approx 6:00pm Days 2-7: 4 dives per day, typically scheduled as follows: - Light Breakfast, briefing, Dive 1 - Full Breakfast, relax/interval, briefing, Dive 2 - Morning Tea, relax/interval, Lunch, briefing, Dive 3 - Afternoon snack, relax/interval, briefing, Dive 4 (may be a dusk dive) - Dinner Day 8: 2 morning dives only, lunch, vessel steams to port Day 9: Disembarkation up until 9:00am (to suit outward flights where applicable) West New Britain Itinerary includes diving on Kimbe Bay Reefs and EITHER North Coast New Britain OR Witu Islands. Dive sites visited are at the discretion of the Captain and are weather dependent. Kimbe Bay Kimbe Bay is world-renowned for its biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography. You can expect to see stunning coral gardens, lush coral-covered walls and white sand cays such as Restorff Island. Bradford, Ingliss and Joelles Reefs among others are dramatic sea mounts hosting dense schools of reef fish and incredible invertebrate life. Kimbe Bay diving continues to draw international attention for its stunning variety of diving and photographic opportunities. The Witu Islands: are a volcanic island group located northwest of Kimbe Bay. Diving here is incredibly diverse and may include beautiful coral arches, vibrant reefs, and excellent critter and night diving in the black-sand bays surrounding the islands. Seamounts that rise from deep water to just metres below the surface, such as Lama Shoals, are one of the region’s unique features. You’ll also experience diving within the calm caldera of an extinct volcano at Garove Island, and interact with local villagers trading fresh fruit and vegetables from their canoes against the breathtaking backdrop of untouched island scenery. OR The North Coast of New Britain: is also renowned for its dramatic seamounts and coral pinnacles, nourished by nutrient-rich upwellings from the deep. The active volcano Mount Ulawun dominates the skyline to provide sheltered diving conditions. The region's varied underwater topography includes spectacular sites such as Jackie's Reef, The Archway, and seamounts including Norman's Knob and Lesley's Knob. The Father's Reefs and the Lolobau Islands are also known for attracting significant pelagic activity, so there’s something for everyone on this itinerary.