The Undersea Explorer
PGLUE
ABOUT THIS LIVEABOARD
*EXCLUSIVE CHARTER*
The Undersea Explorer is a liveaboard based in the Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea. Superbly refurbished, the Conflict Islands is offering charter trips on her vessel, in conjunction with Pelagic Dive Travel.
Departing from Alotau, on this nine-night itinerary & travelling around the Milne Bay area of Papua New Guinea, will visit areas of pristine diving conditions. The vessel will visit areas which are rarely dived & visit new areas on the way to the Conflict Islands. See massive gorgonian fans, Green Turtles & coral coverage which covers as far as the eye will see. These areas are amazing, so full of life and colour!
These trips will leave you wanting more, a place that every diver must visit at least once in their life!
BOAT FEATURES
Boat Specifications
- Length: 24 meters (80ft)
- Beam: 6.2m (18ft)
- Cruising speed 8 Knots
Boat Fixtures
- Two Cummings diesel engines
- Full-service galley, freezer, & refrigerator storage
- 2x 80KVa generators
Other Features
- Five main deckheads (toilets)
- Freshwater dispenser
- Freshwater showers on the dive deck + deck towel
Dive Facilities
- Bauer Mariner air compressor with storage banks
- Two dive tenders with an outboard motors
- Weights, weight belts, 12L (80Ft) aluminium tanks with standard yoke valves included (some DIN available please request on booking).
- Scuba diving equipment - Aqualung / Scubapro - BCD, regulators, mask, fins, snorkel, underwater torches, & computers for hire. Surface Marker Bouy, included, at no charge. (NO wetsuits).
- Personal Item Storage on dive deck
- Indoor camera charging station - 220V 50 cycle, Australia style, 3-prong outlets (recommend you bring your own adapter).
- Two separate rinse tanks, one for cameras & one for your equipment.
- Wetsuit hangers & freshwater equipment rinse tanks
Boat Amenties
- Indoor Lounge
- Large, air-conditioned media room/ lounge
- Sundeck (un-shaded) - Top deck
- Indoor dining area
- Outdoor Shaded Area - Dinning & relax area - Upper Deck
- Cushioned loungers
- Outdoor Dining area
BOAT SAFETY
- Complete First Aid Kit & medical supplies
- Emergency Oxygen System with 100% demand regulator
- Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
- Fire & Smoke Detection Systems
- Fire extinguishers & Fire Fighting Equipment
- EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
- EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
- Life rafts & life rings
- Life jackets for all passengers & crew
- Full Complement of Safety & Rescue Equipment
- Emergency flares
- Radar
- Magnetic Compass
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Multiple VHF radios
- Satellite Phone (where necessary)
- CB Radios
- Two dive tenders for in-water rescues
- Depth sounders
BOAT INCLUSIONS
General Inclusions
Air-conditioned cabin with share facilities, towels, & linen.
Local tax (on booking cost only)
All meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner + snacks
Accommodation based on two people sharing (twin or double cabin) or single use (at surcharge).
Dive equipment - Surface Marker Bouy, 12L aluminium dive tank (yoke valves), weights & weight belt - all other equipment is available for hire (except wetsuits).
Transfers to & from Alotau airport (IATA code GUR) to the departure marina, on the day of embarkation and disembarkation only.
Several land excursions are available, this will depend on location & itinerary.
Our Exclusive Inclusions
Type of Meals
The vessel has a chef who will prepare with a range of international & local cuisine served in a buffet-style in the air-conditioned dining area. The vessel can cater to special dietary requirements (within reason), please inform on booking about your requirements, well in advance. Also, a selection of fresh fruit and some tasty treats are readily available, should you feel peckish in-between meal times.
Drinks
A range of carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices, black, green & herbal teas are available at all times, as well as instant and freshly brewed coffee. Guests may also select beer, wine or spirits from the bar for an additional fee.
BOAT EXCLUSIONS
General Exclusions
No Visas (responsibility of traveller)
Any Optional Activities which may include but not limited to: Dive Courses.
Rates & local taxes subject to change.
All alcohol is NOT included - local beer, wine, spirits & cocktails all at extra cost.
Travel & Diving Insurance is for the traveller to organize before travel - Your diving insurance is mandatory & must cover all of your scuba diving & snorkelling activities, including the costs for recompression chamber treatment & emergency air evacuation,(must be shown on board).
All rental diving equipment is for hire - BCD, regulator with Occy & pressure gauge, mask, fins, snorkel, dive computer, underwater torch - pre-book possible when booking, payment on board. All Aqualung products - make and model will vary. NO Wetsuits are available.
Any Extra Services which may include but not limited to: onboard calls, laundry, special services.
Satellite Internet/ Wifi is not available. (Please be aware that this area is remote & mobile roaming will be very limited).
PADI medical statement will need to be signed, any "yes" answers will need a medical certificate - any medical costs associated are to be covered by the traveller & should be done in your home country as there will not be a local dive doctor available + Liability release & express assumption of risk agreement, to be signed.
Marine Port & Park fees are paid directly on board (Called "Kastom Fees" which go to the local communities that are visited).
No International or domestic flights are included
Taxes and Surcharges
All payment for extra services or optional activities is preferred in cash (USD, PGK, AUD), however, if by credit card (Mastercard or Visa) it will incur a 3% surcharge.
Marine Park & Port Fees (Kastom Fees) - AUD - 7 Nights itinerary's $175, 10 nights $250, per person, payable onboard. ( Kastom Fees" go to the local communities that are visited).
VESSEL IMAGES
REVIEWS
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Departure and Return Date
02/11/2020 - 11/11/2020
Length Of Cruise
9 nights, 10 days
Destination Description
Milne Bay & the Louisiades
Diving Description
The UE offers up to four dives per day including night dives. All dives are guided or with your own buddy. Each group will be a maximum of six divers per guide. You can choose your own buddy on board or one will be allocated to you by the dive crew. Diving will be from the dive tenders. Dive computers & Surface Marker Buoy's (SMB) are both mandatory. 12L (80 cubic ft.)tanks, SMB's, weight belts & weights are provided. Rental equipment is available onboard at an extra cost. All diving onboard should be within the limits and standards of the training agency that certified you. All dives should be planned no-decompression dives.
Diving Weather Temp
Water temperature will be in the comfortable 26C - 30C (78F to 85F) range all year round. Even so, you may feel chilly after multiple dives per day, so bring suitable thermal protection. A 3mm or 5mm full wetsuit is recommended. Visibility is usually 25-40m (75-125ft) but can be less sometimes due to the channel or drift diving. Please note: NO wetsuits available for rent.
Diver Level
Advanced Open Water & higher