The Complete Guide to Diving Papua New Guinea… Simply put, Papua New Guinea (PNG) offers some of the finest tropical diving in the world. It’s also one of the last great frontiers—a wild and adventurous destination with so much to discover, both above and below the water!
Getting to Papua New Guinea isn’t exactly straightforward though. And you’ve likely heard all sorts of stories – questions about safety, where to go, when to visit, and how to get there.
The first thing to know about PNG is that it’s one of the most diverse and contrasting countries on the planet.
PNG has a population of just under 8 million people, yet it’s home to an astonishing diversity. With over 850 languages and nearly 1,000 distinct tribes, clans, and indigenous ethnic groups.
What makes scuba diving in PNG so extraordinary is its location within the Coral Triangle – the richest known marine biodiversity hotspot on the planet.
This vibrant region is home to more than 600 species of corals and over 3,000 species of reef fish.
Papua New Guinea was also a significant theater of war during World War II. Resulting in an incredible array of wrecks – many of which have yet to be discovered! Each link below provides access to detailed pages offering an overview of a specific region of PNG. Including the diving experience, logistics, and notable features both above and below the water
The Complete Guide to Diving Papua New Guinea
Understanding Papua New Guinea
Understanding Papua New Guinea… Discover more about this wild and adventurous country that offers so much to both divers and travelers looking for something different! Papua New Guinea often grapples with a tough reputation, marked by corruption, violence, and safety concerns. But dig …
Where to Dive in Papua New Guinea
Where to Dive in PNG… There really is some wonderful scuba diving in Papua New Guinea. Hovever, PNG is an incredibly diverse country, both above and below the surface, and its dive sites are spread across a vast geographical area. Planning your trip wisely is essential to make …
The Complete Guide to Diving Milne Bay
Diving Milne Bay – where it all began… the “spiritual home” of scuba diving in Papua New Guinea. This large bay on the tip of New Guinea island was what put PNG on the wish-list of traveling divers world-wide! The catalyst was an expatriate teacher from England named Bob Halstead. Who, …
Complete Guide to Diving New Britain
Diving New Britain – Papua New Guinea’s “second island” sits right on the interface of some incredibly powerful forces of nature. Physically located along the infamous Pacific Ring of Fire, New Britain is a crescent shaped island, roughly the same size as Taiwan. And is …
Complete Guide to Diving New Ireland
The Complete Guide to Diving New Ireland… Located along the edge of the Bismarck Archipelago, the province of New Ireland forms the eastern flank of Papua New Guinea. Quite remote from the main island of New Guinea, the province has its own distinct and interesting traditional cultures. …
The Complete Guide to Diving Tufi
Diving Tufi… Located on Cape Nelson on the north-east coast of the main island of New Guinea. This area is without doubt one of the most scenic and picturesque areas of the amazing country that is Papua New Guinea. And Tufi fiord is the stunning epicenter! Picture if you will the stark but …
A Guide to Diving Port Moresby
Diving Port Moresby… Simply stated, the capital city of Papua New Guinea has a terrible reputation and is often cited as being one of the more dangerous cities in the world. Rightly or wrongly, that reputation often means divers considering a trip to PNG will either opt to go …
The B-17F Black Jack Wreck
The B-17F Black Jack, arguably the most impressive aircraft wreck in Papua New Guinea, lies undisturbed on a sandy seabed in deep water just off the fringing reef near the remote village of Boga Boga, on Cape Vogel. With serial number 41-24521, Black Jack was among the first B-17F Flying Fortress …
PNG Recompression Chamber
Port Moresby Recompression Chamber… If you have ever been on a dive trip to Papua New Guinea you will noticed the line item at the bottom of your bill. It says something like “Environmental & Safety Fees” and you probably wondered what they actually were, but just paid it anyway and …