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Scuba diving in Papua New Guinea: only operators with a confirmed program

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About this list

When you look for scuba diving in Papua New Guinea, the first problem is telling whether an operator actually runs it. This page lists only the 11 operators in Papua New Guinea on Maptlantis whose structured activity data confirms a scuba diving program. Operators that turned up only because a word in their name or description happened to match are left out. They span 9 regions, including Bismarck Sea liveaboards, Kavieng, Kimbe Bay, Milne Bay, Port Moresby & Bootless Bay and Port Moresby & Loloata. 7 of the 11 operators (64%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Mar–Dec, Dec–Mar and Jan–Apr (peak Jan) among them. There is no single season for Papua New Guinea, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. 6 are listed as open to beginners. Operators with structured encounter data list coral, fish, barracuda and shark as target species. Ways to meet them: scuba diving. 11 operators are backed by an official source or a government registry. Each operator page shows the address, opening hours and source links, and how to contact the operator.

11 listed operators

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Frequently asked questions

How many operators run scuba diving in Papua New Guinea?

11 are listed now. Only operators whose scuba diving program is confirmed by the structured activity classification are included; ones that merely mention the word in their description are not.

Can I see prices for scuba diving in Papua New Guinea before I book?

7 of the 11 operators (64%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown.

When is a good time for scuba diving in Papua New Guinea?

Operators list different seasons, Mar–Dec, Dec–Mar and Jan–Apr (peak Jan) among them. There is no single season for Papua New Guinea, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.

Where in Papua New Guinea can you find scuba diving?

Operators are listed in Bismarck Sea liveaboards, Kavieng, Kimbe Bay, Milne Bay, Port Moresby & Bootless Bay, Port Moresby & Loloata, Rabaul & Kokopo and Tufi, 9 regions in all. Each region page shows only that region's operators.

Can beginners or children join?

On record, 6 accept beginners and 0 accept children. Age limits and requirements differ by operator, so check before you book.