Swimming lets you enjoy the waters, but diving lets you see the beauty beneath its surface. It’s not just an activity involving jumping into deep waters, but also seeing astounding coral reefs, interacting with micro and macro marine life, and discovering hidden historical wrecks.
For divers, finding a single place that has spots for muck, wreck and scuba diving is difficult. You have to travel from one place to another to experience these. But that was then, as the remote island of Papua New Guinea came into the light and has continuously gained popularity throughout the years. Currently, Papua New Guinea is one of the top favorite spots of divers as its untamed beauty of the underwater wilderness keeps on attracting tourists and adventurous wanderers. But what it is like to dive in PNG? Come, watch these videos and have an idea of just how marvelous it is.
Papua New Guinea
A country located in Asia Pacific's Coral Triangle. Papua New Guinea lies south of the equator and experiences a climate of hot and humid throughout the year – perfect for travelers who would like to experience summer any time. Surrounded by blue waters, tropical jungles, and mountain ranges, PNG brings you very close to nature. The numerous resorts and liveaboard options are perfect for divers like you who desire to see impressive flora and fauna, interact with rich marine life, and experience exotic cultures.
Where to Dive
Wreck, muck and scuba diving in Papua New Guinea are centered on Milne Bay. The area is usually flocked by divers and underwater photographers as waters are complete with coral atolls and walls, World War II wrecks, barrier reefs, animals and many other wide-angle and macro photography underwater subjects. A single place that can cater to any type of diver!
What to See
One dive in Papua New Guinea can already expose you to a diverse marine life. You can see numerous species in their natural habitats. This includes species of frogfish, pipefish, seahorses, exotic nudibranchs, flatworms, cuttlefish, mandarin fish crabs, shrimps, critters, pelagic sharks, fish schools, turtles, sea snakes, and even marine mammals. There are also a wide variety of historical World War II wrecks for you to shoot such as ships, aircraft, and submarines.
What to Do
Aside from wreck, muck and scuba diving, Papua New Guinea still has a lot to offer. It has waterfalls, mountains, rainforest and caves which are home to land, water and aerial animals. You can go sight-seeing, hiking, and spelunking. Aside from that, the locals of PNG also have a culture that you would want to be a part of! You can join them in their festivals, wear their costumes, taste their food, and even learn their language. The tourist guides of premium resorts in PNG are also very hands-on and know the best place for you to get closer to nature, take breathtaking photos, and experience a their rich heritage.
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