LIVEABOARD ROUTE

Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands & Fathers Reefs

Explore Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs aboard MV FeBrina on this 9-night voyage departing from Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay.
Vessel MV FeBrina
Country Papua New Guinea
Duration 9 nights
Embarkation Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay
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Route at a glance

Explore Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs aboard MV FeBrina on this 9-night voyage departing from Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay.

Trip style
Diving cruise
Starts in
Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay
Ends in
Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay

Route areas

  • Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs
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The route

Route Overview

Explore Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs aboard MV FeBrina on this 9-night voyage departing from Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay.

The journey brings coral-rich bays and offshore reef formations in Papua New Guinea into one expedition. Each area adds a different underwater setting, from the shape of the reef to the animals that live around it.

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Route & itinerary

Open each section to explore the programme and its diving areas. Day-by-day plans are indicative; the captain may adjust stops and timing for conditions, safety and park access. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

MV FeBrina explores the areas below on this 9-night expedition departing from Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay. These sections describe the route’s settings and character; they do not assign unconfirmed stops to particular days.

Programme outline

Indicative programme for the standard Signature itinerary. The captain sets the order of the diving areas and sites to suit sea conditions; confirm the detailed programme and boarding arrangements for your chosen departure.

Days 2–8: Diving in Kimbe Bay, the Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs / the north coast of New Britain, with the sequence determined on board.

Day 9: Final morning diving, finishing before lunch; return to port after lunch and spend the final night on board.

April–June and September–November offer favourable conditions for the Signature circuit. The itinerary available on a particular date is confirmed with the operator.

Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs

This Bismarck Sea journey combines the reef environment of Kimbe Bay with the more offshore settings of Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs. The passage between areas is part of the route, with sheltered and exposed sites offering different experiences. Sea conditions influence the balance of time between the three sectors rather than a fixed allocation being guaranteed every trip.

Life between the dives

Site briefings, equipment preparation and surface intervals give each diving day its rhythm. On a crossing, some of that time is spent travelling between island groups; a sailing day is not automatically a full diving day. The final dive schedule is coordinated with the return passage and the onward travel arrangements for the selected departure.

Diving profile

Diving Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands & Fathers Reefs

Underwater highlights & dive areas

The profiles below explain the underwater environments and the representative sites associated with this route. Site access and the daily selection follow the cruise programme.

Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs

Coral reefs, reef slopes and seamount-like formations give the diving its structure. Fish life gathers around the more exposed reef features, while the bay provides a contrasting setting. It is a route for divers interested in the reef landscape as a whole, with both broad scenes and smaller details to explore.

Conditions and experience

Offshore reefs can have different current and surface conditions from the bay. The captain selects the sequence for the weather window.

Underwater photography

A wide-angle lens suits coral structures and schooling fish. Keep a macro option for the smaller reef inhabitants.

Representative dive areas

  • Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and Fathers Reefs

Listed sites are representative and cannot be guaranteed for a specific departure.

Marine highlights

  • Coral gardens and sea fans
  • Schools of reef fish
  • Seamounts and offshore reefs
  • Macro subjects

Wildlife encounters are natural and are never guaranteed.

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THE VESSEL

MV FeBrina

A traditional Papua New Guinea liveaboard with seven ensuite cabins, normally hosting 10 FIT guests and offering up to five dives a day.

MV FeBrina is a traditional liveaboard based at Walindi Plantation Resort in Kimbe Bay. Its seven below-deck cabins have private bathrooms and individually controlled air conditioning.

Standard FIT departures normally accommodate 10 guests. The vessel can take up to 12 when the two larger single cabins are used for two guests each, subject to the operator’s confirmed arrangement.

Accommodation comprises one double cabin, two twin/double cabins, two larger single cabins and two smaller single cabins. Cabins are reached by ladder-style stairs. Diving is from the water-level stern platform, with up to five dives a day; diving finishes before lunch on the last diving day.

Operated by MV FeBrina

Vessel type Traditional motor liveaboard
Length Approximately 23 m
Guest capacity 12
Cabins 7

Shared spaces

Indoor saloon, dining tables and a shaded outdoor sun deck.

Dive deck

Diving takes place from the water-level platform at the stern. The daily programme normally offers four or five dives, including a night dive.

ON BOARD

Vessel gallery

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Photography: Peter Lange — vessel hero, card, vessel gallery images 1–3 and 6–10, and all included FeBrina cabin photographs. Steve Jones — vessel gallery images 4–5 (saloon). Images supplied by MV FeBrina.

ACCOMMODATION

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MV FeBrina

Dates, cabins and prices

Departures & Cabin Options

Choose a departure and the exact cabin or berth mix you need. You can request several cabins, individual berths and different guest allocations in one enquiry; availability and final allocation are confirmed by the independent liveaboard operator.

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Double bed and interior of cabin 7 aboard MV FeBrina. Photo: Peter Lange.

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Cabin details

MV FeBrina — Double Cabin

Total cabins of this type
1
Bed configuration
One double bed
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower deck, forward
About this cabin
Forward double cabin for two guests, with ensuite bathroom and individual air conditioning. Photography: Peter Lange.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

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Lower double bed and upper bunk in twin cabin 3 aboard MV FeBrina. Photo: Peter Lange.

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Cabin details

MV FeBrina — Twin / Double Cabin

Total cabins of this type
2
Bed configuration
One double bed and one single upper bunk
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower deck, aft
About this cabin
Aft cabin for two guests, with a double bed, single upper bunk, ensuite bathroom and individual air conditioning. Photography: Peter Lange.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

Selections are added to your enquiry.
Bed configuration in large single cabin 5 aboard MV FeBrina. Photo: Peter Lange.

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Cabin details

MV FeBrina — Large Single Cabin

Total cabins of this type
2
Bed configuration
One double bed and one single upper bunk
Maximum capacity
2 guests
Deck location
Lower deck, forward
About this cabin
Forward cabin normally sold for one guest; two-person use is available by arrangement. Ensuite and individual air conditioning. Photography: Peter Lange.

Availability and the final cabin allocation must be confirmed by the liveaboard operator. An enquiry does not reserve a cabin.

Selections are added to your enquiry.