Customer review from Liveaboard.com
“I will be doing it again. It was a wonderful time, great boat, crew and food. Could not ask for a better group of divers to be out with. New Guinea in country flights are hectic. Give yourself time and patience. But the New Guinea people are lovely.”
Recommended for: Corals were amazing, abundance of fish. Wonderful staff. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating. Long dives and never saw another dive boat.
Customer Review By Joy H, from: United States scored the Oceania 9.6 out of 10; Review courtesy of Liveaboard.com, for all 6 reviews and information click here: Oceania .
All Papua New Guinea Discounted Liveaboard Deals & Last Minute Discounts
Oceania Boat Features
The Oceania liveaboard scores 43% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for boat features, as it has 7 of 16 total boat features (see below). The Oceania liveaboard has an air conditioned saloon so you can stay cool between dives. In addition, it has a sun deck for those who love to sunbathe after each dive and to build that sun tan.
- • Air conditioned saloon
- • Audio & video entertainment
- • Available for charter
- • Charging stations
- • Dedicated local & international crew
- • Indoor saloon
- • Sun deck
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The boat features that are not found on the Oceania include the following: WIFI Internet, Boutique / Souvenir Shop, Budget friendly, Dedicated Local Crew, Family Friendly Cruise, Leisure deck, Nearly 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, Observation deck, Smart Voyager accreditation.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Airport transfer
- • Beach towels
- • Deck towels
- • Hotel transfer
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Oceania Cabin Features
The Oceania liveaboard scores 54% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for cabin features, as it has 6 of 11 total cabin features (see below). The Oceania liveaboard includes seaview cabins so you wake up to an ocean view. In addition, it has en-suite bathrooms, which adds hotel-style convenience to life on board.
Cabin Types Available
- 3 Double Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- 5 Twin Cabins with ensuite bathroom
- • Aircon cabins
- • Daily housekeeping
- • En-suite bathrooms
- • Laundry service
- • Non-smoking rooms
- • Seaview cabins
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The cabin features that are not found on the Oceania include the following: Family cabins, Hair Dryer in Cabin, Rooms with balcony, Safe Box in Cabin, TV in cabins.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Cabin towels
- • Complimentary toiletries
- • Laundry service
Oceania Diving Features
The Oceania Liveaboard scores 66% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for diving features, as it has 14 of 21 total diving features (see below). The Oceania Liveaboard offers a spacious dive deck for easy kitting up and water entry, or for getting your kit ready before transferring to a tender for your next dive. In addition, it offers scuba diving courses, so you can progress your skills at the same time as building your dive experience at an additional charge. What’s more, it was custom built for diving, which means it is ideally suited for scuba divers. You’ll also find it has nitrox available as a paid extra so you can extend bottom times if you choose.
- • Camera station
- • Charging stations
- • Custom built for diving
- • DIN adaptors
- • Dive deck
- • Gear rental
- • Nitrox (Paid)
- • Nitrox course
- • Outside showers
- • Scuba diving courses
- • Separate rinse for u/w camera
- • Shaded diving area
- • Tenders for diving
- • Warm water showers
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The diving features that are not found on the Oceania include the following: Camera room, Rebreather support, Rinse hoses, Sidemount diving, Sidemount diving – Single Tank Only, Tech diving, Underwater scooters.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Diving package
Oceania Food & Dining Features
The Oceania liveaboard scores 64% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard food & dining features, as it has 9 of 14 total food & dining features (see below). The Oceania liveaboard offers options for specific dietary requirements; add these in special requests on step 2 of the booking form (limit to religious beliefs or food allergies). It also includes vegetarian and vegan choices on the menu. In addition, it has the benefit of fully inclusive meals, which includes breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
- • Buffet style
- • Dietary requirements
- • Full-board option
- • Local food
- • Set menu dinner
- • Snacks all day
- • Vegan options
- • Vegetarian options
- • Western food
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The onboard food features that are not found on the Oceania include the following: Al fresco dining, Beach BBQ, BBQ area, Fine cuisine, Half-board option.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- • Snacks
Oceania Drink & Refreshment Features
The Oceania Liveaboard scores 42% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for onboard drink & refreshment features, as it has 3 of 7 total drink & refreshment features (see below). The Oceania Liveaboard has beer and wine which are included in your cost of the trip. In addition, it includes a free wine with dinner as part of the cost of the trip. In addition, the cost of your liveaboard includes drinking water, tea & coffee, and wine with dinner.
- • Beer available
- • Free wine w/dinner
- • Wine available
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The onboard drink features that are not found on the Oceania include the following: Bar, Fine wines selection, Free soft drinks, Welcome cocktails.
Included in the price of the liveaboard trip:
- • Drinking water
- • Tea & coffee
- • Wine with dinner
Oceania Other Recreational Activities
The Oceania liveaboard scores 11% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for other recreational activities, as it has 2 of 17 total recreational activity features (see below).
- • Naturalist itineraries
- • Non-diver (snorkeler) friendly
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The other onboard activities that are not found on the Oceania include the following: Fishing, Glass bottom boat, Jacuzzi / hot tub, Jet ski, Kayaks on-board, Library, Massage, Naturalist guide, Sauna, Snorkel equipment, Spa, Stand up paddleboard, Wakeboarding, Water ski, Yoga.
Oceania Included in the Price
When you book the Oceania dive liveaboard, your cruise price includes everything you need for an amazing dive safari in Papua New Guinea. All your meals are included, so you can focus on diving without worrying about additional meal costs.
These inclusions provide excellent value and ensure a hassle-free dive cruise experience. This is everything included in your Oceania Liveaboard booking price.
- ✓ Airport transfer
- ✓ Beach towels
- ✓ Cabin towels
- ✓ Complimentary toiletries
- ✓ Deck towels
- ✓ Diving package
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Full-board meal plan (All meals)
- ✓ Hotel transfer
- ✓ Laundry service
- ✓ Snacks
- ✓ Tea & coffee
- ✓ VAT
- ✓ Wine with dinner
Oceania Optional Paid Extras
Enhance your Oceania dive charter experience with these optional services and upgrades available for an additional cost. Nitrox diving allows you to extend your bottom time and enjoy longer dives at the incredible sites around Papua New Guinea.
These optional extras allow you to customize your dive liveaboard experience to suit your preferences and diving goals. This is everything available as optional extras for the Oceania Liveaboard.
- + Alcoholic beverages
- + Gratuities
- + Nitrox course
- + Rental gear
- + Scuba diving courses
- + Soft drinks
Oceania Required Paid Extras
Please note that some essential costs are not included in the base price of your Oceania dive cruise and must be paid additionally.
These required extras help support local marine conservation and dive tourism infrastructure. Budget for these mandatory costs when planning your Oceania Liveaboard dive trip.
- ! Environment tax
Vessel Details
- Length: 27.0m (88.6ft)
- Beam: 9.0m (29.5ft)
- Max guests: 16
- Cabins: 8
- Bathrooms: 9
Boat navigation and safety
Navigation and safety aboard the Oceania are built around dependable positioning and rapid response.
This is the full list of navigation and safety features for the Oceania. Oceania liveaboard scores 100% on the SDE Liveaboard Rating for navigation & safety, which means it has 17 out of the 17 navigation & safety features (see below for the features that are missing from this liveaboard).
- • Bilge Pump Alarm
- • Crew Trained in First Aid
- • Depth Sounder
- • E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
- • Emergency Flares
- • Emergency Rafts
- • Engine room CCTV
- • Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
- • First Aid Kits
- • Fishfinder
- • GPS
- • Life Vests
- • Oxygen
- • Radar
- • Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
- • Satellite & Mobile Phones
- • Search light