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First and Foremost in Luxury Live-Aboard Dive Adventure

Star Dancer now operates exclusively in the New Britain region of PNG throughout the year and is a valuable addition to the excellent fleet of live-aboard dive vessels in PNG. As with all vessels in the Peter Hughes fleet, you can expect that little extra when it comes to complimentary on board services and facilities like fresh daily towels, bathrobes, hair dryers and spacious wardrobes in your room as well a daily personal laundry service. The cuisine on board is plentiful and delicious, the chef is always after a reason to create something special ! Complimentary alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages are offered on board. Star Dancer takes not more than 16 divers.
However, these little indulgences don't in any way compromise the dive setup and facilities on board, both of which are excellent - a Star Dancer liveaboard is the ideal way to enjoy safe & spectacular diving in a comfortable environment !

Prices

2010

Itinerary

Star Dancer operates 7 to 10 night itineraries out of Walindi Plantation Resort, Kimbe Bay, home to some of the healthiest and most pristine reef systems on this planet. Most trips cruise off the New Britain coastline into the Bismark Sea, visiting the Witu Islands and Father's Reef areas along with the many fabulous dive sites of Kimbe Bay.
The topography in this region is of an extremely volcanic nature both above and below the water surface. Consequently, most dive sites take the form of sea-mounts rising deep from the seabed, sometimes up to just 5 meters below the surface. The dive sites in the area are generally teeming with a hugely diverse range of marine life and the soft coral growth is awesome - an array of colours and textures. Claims that this area is the soft coral "capital" of the world are not unreasonable and there's something here for everyone.

South Britain Excursions
From January to March each year, Star Dancer offers exciting 10 night excursions to the truly remote and largely unexplored south coast of New Britain which enjoys it's dry season from January to March whilst monsoon conditions are usually expected on the north coast making it one of the South Pacific's most unique diving destinations at this time of year. These excursions start and finish in Rabaul.

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More information about the diving regions of Star Dancer: Kimbe-New Britain
some excursions visit: Rabaul

Vessel

Star Dancer is a very spacious vessel that offers guests a number of areas to relax in comfort. Features of the vessel include:

Aluminum Mono Hull 120ft/38m
Massive sun deck with 2 hammocks & plenty of sun chairs.
Saloon deck/dining room with outside seating area
Main deck includes dive deck & accommodation.
Lower deck with owners suite & library/quiet room (cool place!). Tender used for emergency transportation

Accommodation

16 guests are accommodated in 8 twin or double staterooms, all of which located on the main deck except for the owners suite on the deck below.
Each stateroom is very spacious and comfortable with a huge picture window that makes the rooms light and airy. 3 staterooms are fitted with queen beds, 2 staterooms can be configured with one large or two separate beds for double or twin occupancy and 2 staterooms for just twin occupancy only. The Owner Suite is located in the bow of the lower deck with a queen-size bed and two small porthole windows.
All rooms have private bathroom and are equipped with hairdryer, toiletries, independent a/c settings and fresh towels.
A daily, complimentary laundry service is provided.

Features

• Qualified Instructors and divemasters organise the diving. Thorough briefings will prepare you for the dives.
• Knowledgeable and enthusiastic local dive guides make sure that you don't miss the unique and elusive critter life.
• NITROX fills for NITROX certified divers (additional charges apply)
• PADI NITROX certification course available on board
• Lots of space to prepare your camera gear before and after dives. Underwater photographers are very well catered for !
• Digital u/w cameras for hire on board!