Diving Adventures in Papua New Guinea: Mike Ball Paradise Sport

Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, using the world renowned Paradise Sport offers you one of Papua New Guinea's best diving holiday experiences. Mike Ball expeditions are suited to the adventurous diver seeking pelagics, deep walls, shark action, wreck diving and some of Papua New Guinea’s most famous dive sites.

Paradise Sport is Papua New Guineas newest and best-equipped liveaboard… adding ease and comfort to diving in one of the world’s most remote regions. Accommodations are twin or king, all with ocean views and ensuite facilities. Throw in unlimited diving, Nitrox diving, Solo diving, fascinating cultural experiences and 5 star services by professional, experienced and hospitable crew and you have the diving experience of a lifetime.

Paradise Sport ventures to the following destinations:

MILNE BAY
Between the Coral Sea and the Solomon Sea lies a beautiful and intricate chain of pristine volcanic peaks, coral islands and reefs. The two seas surge back and forth causing a frantic profusion of marine growth. Humans are few and live in harmony with bountiful nature. Incredible creatures have evolved and recent scientific studies show the marine biodiversity to be the highest ever measured.

This diver’s paradise is called Milne Bay Province, at the south- east corner Papua New Guinea.

7 Nights – unlimited diving
Embark: - Friday, Alotau
Disembark: - Friday, Alotau

10 Nights: - unlimited diving
Embark : - Friday
Disembark: - Monday

KAVIENG
Kavieng, PNG's pelagic capital for world class big fish and shark dives. You will enjoy a unique combination of spectacular marine life, wrecks, shark action, nautilus dives (nautilus safely returned to deep water), and fascinating cultural experiences. Experience breathtaking views of palm fringed islands with perfect white sand beaches as you fly into Kavieng.

Departs: July - September
All Departures from Kavieng on Friday September - April

KIMBE BAY
Kimbe Bay is at New Britain, a mountainous volcanic island off the north-eastern coast of Papua New Guinea. The bay is 2-3,000 metres deep and 100 miles wide.

Underwater, this sheltered bay showcases, sheer walls, overhangs and caves creating a spectacular underwater landscape. Many mid-bay reefs are volcanic pinnacles that thrust up from the depths with sensational drop-offs. These seamounts are alive with creatures big and small while the seascapes are decorated with red sea whips, giant pink fans, huge barrel and elephant ear sponges.

This area is famous for encounters with whales, orcas and dugongs. Spinner dolphins can be seen in large pods passing between islands and reefs. Ocean currents from the deep Bismarck Sea bring excellent visibility, normally 30-40 metres. It is, for many serious divers and underwater photographers, the supreme diving mecca. Considerable effort has been made to keep these reefs as pristine as possible.

7 Nights – unlimited diving
Depart: Friday, Walindi Resort
Return: Friday, Walindi Resort

10 Nights - unlimited diving
Depart: Friday, Walindi Resort
Return: Monday, Walindi Resort

Vessel Specifications:
Length 30m (100ft)
Beam 10m (33ft)
Speed 15 knots
Passengers average = 16 (22 max) Crew –12.

For more information on any of our Great Diving Adventures & Dive Travel Vacations in Papua New Guinea, contact us today!

Photos are courtesy of Mike Ball Dive Expeditions