Plongée à Kimbe Bay — Papua New Guinea

Kimbe Bay's volcanic seamounts rise from deep water creating nutrient-rich upwellings that support over 860 species of reef fish and 350 coral species. Hammerheads circle the seamounts at dawn, mantas visit cleaning stations, and the coral coverage is among the healthiest in the Pacific. Remote but utterly rewarding.

Score
72.4
Visibilité
15–35m
Température
27–30°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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Kimbe Bay
Papua New GuineaAsia-Pacific
72.4

SCORE

-5.4300°N

150.1800°E

Kimbe Bay's volcanic seamounts rise from deep water creating nutrient-rich upwellings that support over 860 species of reef fish and 350 coral species. Hammerheads circle the seamounts at dawn, mantas visit cleaning stations, and the coral coverage is among the healthiest in the Pacific. Remote but utterly rewarding.

PNG's Coral Triangle Crown Jewel

Visibility15–35 m
Temperature27–30°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$150
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML90.0CH88.0VIS78.0SV82.0TMP90.0DA72.0OP80.0TS45.0GT28.0VAL52.0CRD92.0SP72.0

Marine Life

90.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
92
Megafauna Encounters
82
Reef Fish Abundance
90
Macro Life
85
Endemic Species
88
Marine Life Diversity
90.0
Coral & Reef Health
88.0
Visibility & Conditions
78.0
Dive Site Variety
82.0
Water Temperature
90.0
Depth & Access
72.0
Operator Quality
80.0
Topside Experience
45.0
Getting There
28.0
Value & Cost
52.0
Crowding
92.0
Social Proof
72.0

Dive Types

reefwallseamountdrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

This destination is primarily accessed by liveaboard — not ideal for non-diving partners. Consider planning separate shore-based activities before or after your liveaboard trip.

Activities for Non-Divers

volcanic hot springsvillage cultural visitsWWII relicsbirdwatching

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Walindi Plantation heritage

Non-Diver Score

4/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifenone

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

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Hyperbaric Chamber350 km — Port Moresby General Hospital Chamber
Nearest Hospital20 km

Remote — flight to Port Moresby for chamber; liveaboard vessels carry emergency O2

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Walindi Plantation Resort

PADI

4.8
95 reviewsNITROX

MV FeBrina Liveaboard

PADI

4.7
65 reviewsNITROX