Papua New Guinea sits within the Coral Triangle and combines extraordinary biodiversity with a treasure trove of WWII wrecks from the Pacific theater. Milne Bay is revered as the muck diving capital of the world, where mimic octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, and bizarre critters emerge from volcanic sand under your torch beam. Kimbe Bay's pristine reefs and seamounts attract mantas and schooling barracuda in waters that few divers ever reach.
WWII Wrecks and Muck Diving Capital
Visibility30–100 ft
Temperature78–84°F
Max Depth130 ft
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$150
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
Score Breakdown
Marine Life Diversity
92.0
Coral & Reef Health
88.0
Visibility & Conditions
62.0
Dive Site Variety
88.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
80.0
Operator Quality
78.0
Topside Experience
42.0
Getting There
30.0
Value & Cost
52.0
Crowding
92.0
Social Proof
80.0
Key Species
mimic octopuspygmy seahorsemandarin fishmanta rayhammerhead sharkbarracuda
Dive Types
muckwreckreefwallnightpelagic
Top Operators
Tawali Dive Resort
PADI
4.7
210 reviewsNITROX
Walindi Plantation Resort
PADI
4.8
280 reviewsNITROX
MV FeBrina Liveaboard
SSI
4.6
160 reviewsNITROX