Salt of PNG

Rabaul & New Britain, Papua New Guinea

The team at Salt of PNG are our kind of people. They understand what makes New Britain so special, and they know how to share it. We love that they focus on the immediate Rabaul area, meaning you spend less time travelling and more time underwater. If you're coming to PNG specifically for the wrecks, or if you’re fascinated by volcanic landscapes, this is definitely your spot. We'd suggest a morning dive on one of the deeper Japanese wrecks, like the M.V. Italy Maru. The water can be a bit silty down there, but the sheer scale of the wreck, draped in soft corals, is incredible. You might feel a cold thermocline hit you at 20 metres, a chill that really brings home the depth of history here. Then, warm up with an afternoon reef dive, perhaps at South Daughter, where the visibility often opens right up. We’ve seen schooling barracuda there so thick they look like a solid wall, and the light filtering through the reef's crevices is just beautiful. Ask them about the day trips out to Duke of York Islands too, the hard coral gardens out there are something else. Salt of PNG offers a PADI Resort experience, making it a great choice for those looking to get certified in a truly unique location.