Lissenung Island Resort

A small private-island dive resort near Kavieng with intimate bungalows, free daytime house-reef diving and varied PNG sites.

At a glance

Overview

Lissenung Island Resort is a small private-island operation approximately twenty minutes by boat from Kavieng.

Its dive programme spans reefs, channels, walls, wrecks and macro sites, normally with guide groups of no more than six divers and DAN oxygen carried on every boat.

The resort combines eight simple bungalow rooms, all meals, free daytime house-reef access and a broad range of cultural, conservation and nature experiences.

Highlights

  • Small island stays, varied reefs and wrecks, current diving, macro, pelagics, underwater photographers, repeat divers and mixed diver/non-diver couples
Location
Lissenung Island, approximately 20 minutes by boat from Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
Nitrox
Nitrox is not available because a reliable oxygen supply cannot be guaranteed.
Dives per day
Two or three guided boat dives per diving day, plus free unguided daytime house-reef diving until 18:00
Dining
All meals are included in the published accommodation rates. Dietary requirements shoul...
Languages spoken
English
The resort experience

About Lissenung Island Resort

Dining and meal plans

All meals are included in the published accommodation rates.

Dietary requirements should be supplied in advance for island provisioning.

Beyond diving

Snorkelling, surfing, fishing, village and island visits, turtle-conservation experiences and mainland or Kavieng excursions can be arranged.

Availability, community timing, boat space and price are confirmed in the tailored itinerary.

Getting there

The resort is reached by a combination of local road and approximately twenty-minute boat transfer from Kavieng.

The published return airport transfer is approx. €38.98 per person; flight times and boat movements must be coordinated in advance.

Underwater experience

Diving from Lissenung Island Resort

Dives per day

Two or three guided boat dives per diving day, plus free unguided daytime house-reef diving until 18:00

Dive programme

Kavieng offers a mix of current-influenced reefs, walls, channels, wrecks, pelagic encounters and macro sites. The selected route follows tide, weather and guest experience.

Guide groups are normally one guide to six divers, and the minimum diving age is twelve.

Recommended structures include seven nights with five dive days, ten nights with eight dive days, and fourteen nights with up to ten dive days.

Nitrox

Nitrox is not available because a reliable oxygen supply cannot be guaranteed.

House reef

Unguided daytime house-reef diving is free for eligible buddy teams until 18:00. Night house-reef diving is available at an additional guided or unguided charge.

Photography facilities

The destination is well suited to underwater photography, from pygmy seahorses and gorgonians to wrecks, reef scenes and pelagic schools.

Twenty-four-hour power supports charging; a dedicated camera-room specification was not confirmed and should be checked for specialist groups.

Where you will stay

Rooms & rates

Four island bungalows contain eight rooms: six Standard rooms with private ensuite facilities and two Budget rooms using shared bathrooms.

Rooms use ceiling fans, flyscreens and mosquito nets and include desk, cupboards and veranda access. The island has 24-hour power and Wi-Fi suitable for general guest use.

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Standard Ensuite Room

From approx. €147.25 per person / night
Published double or twin occupancy price including accommodation and all meals
Island bungalow room with private ensuite, veranda and natural ventilation.
  • Ceiling fan
  • Flyscreens
  • Mosquito net
  • Desk
  • Cupboards
  • Private ensuite
Not separately published
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Budget Room — Shared Facilities

From approx. €129.93 per person / night
Published double or twin occupancy price including accommodation and all meals
Value-focused bungalow room using shared bathroom facilities.
  • Ceiling fan
  • Flyscreens
  • Mosquito net
  • Desk
  • Cupboards
  • Shared bathroom
Not separately published
Rooms
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Guests
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Operator options

Available resort options

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Dives per diving day

Transfer

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Learn while you dive

Courses & Training

Add recreational training or a specialty course to your stay. Select one or more courses here; prerequisites, instructor availability, materials and final prices are confirmed by the resort before quotation.

PADI Advanced Open Water

Request PADI Advanced Open Water during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

PADI specialty course — confirm exact title

Request PADI specialty course — confirm exact title during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

Not sure — recommend suitable training

Tell us your current certification and goals and we will request the most suitable recreational training option.

Your selected course or courses will be included automatically in the availability request. No training is booked or confirmed until the resort accepts the final programme.

Enhance your stay

Optional activities

Add land excursions, snorkeling, wellness and other non-diving experiences to your stay. Schedules, availability and current prices are confirmed for your requested dates.

Nature & Conservation

Turtle Conservation Experience

Learn about Lissenung's turtle conservation work and seasonal island activity.
Flexible; conservation activity is seasonal None
Culture & Excursion

Village and Island Tour

Half- or full-day cultural and island excursion arranged from Lissenung.
Half day or full day None

Check availability at Lissenung Island Resort

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