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M/Y Spirit of Niugini

Our guests will find complete facilities for the serious and discerning divers ranging from roomy dive decks to an easily accessible dive-platform.

Amenitiesde fresh towels daily, coffee/tea making station, individually controlled air-conditioning in each stateroom.

The vessel is crewed by experienced local and international staff and her operations managed by people with extensive experience in cruise ship and hotel mana and facilities inclugement who are dedicated divers themselves.

Spirit of Niugini has accommodations for 16 passengers in 8 staterooms. Two double and two twin cabins on the main deck, 2 twin cabins on the forward lower deck and 2 more twin cabins on the aft lower deck. All have private head and shower. Each room is fitted with standard queen or twin sized beds, carpeted and tastefully furnished. Facilities include piped-in music, reading lights, wardrobe, hair-dryer and plenty of storage space.

Diving

• The Dive-Deck:
The Dive-deck on Spirit of Niugini is thoughtfully laid out to provide spacious dressing and individual storage areas. The twin staircases that lead down to the diving platform are easy to negotiate and make your dive entry easy.

At the end of each dive, divers are treated with hot towels. Four fresh water showers and a head are conveniently located on the dive deck and dive platform.

• Nitrox Capabilities:
Diving activities on board are supported by two electric Bauers air-compressors, 4500-psi air bank storage system and hyperfiltration system producing grade "D" breathing air with 4 fill hoses and two 4.70 meters R.I.Bs with 40 H.P outboards. Nitrox, through a DNAx system (32% 02Mix), is available as an option to qualified divers.

• Photographic Facilities:
Spirit of Niugini is dedicated to underwater photographers and videographers.

• Insurance and Emergencies:
Spirit of Niugni staff is certified to carry out first-aid treatment and the vessel carries comprehensive first-aid facilities including DAN approved oxygen kits. SSB radio, cellular and satellite telephone systems ensure the vessel is in permanent contact with mainland emergency service.

All divers are, however, are encouraged to take up their diving and emergency evacuation insurances.