Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in New Ireland Province
Ready to check out the best sites in New Ireland Province for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in New Ireland Province to suit your needs.
#1 - Albatross passage
Papua New Guinea, New Ireland
At an incoming tide this narrow passage is like fish soup. Eagle Rays, Mobula Rays, big Dogtooth Tunas, Barracudas, plenty of Grey Reef Sharks and loads of other fish can be seen here on almost every dive. The wall itself is overgrown with big fan corals, black corals and sponges and this is the home for small creatures like Nudibranchs, Leaf Scorpionfish and Pygmy Seahorse. In our opinion Albatross is the best dive in the Kavieng area and a must for every visiting diver (www.lissenung.com)
#2 - Lemus Island
Papua New Guinea, New Ireland
Drift around the southern point of the island.
Better starting on the left side and ending on the right side at about a nice small white sand beach breaking through the reef.
Lots of fish and fan corals.
Access by boat, 20-25 min. from Kavieng
#3 - Matrix
Papua New Guinea, New Ireland
This is probably the most beautiful drift dive in Kavieng. Fantastic hard corals in the shallows and huge fan corals from 20m (65ft) downwards make a beautiful scenery. And as you drift along you may see Mobula Rays, Turtles, Sea Snakes and of course some Sharks (www.lissenung.com)
#4 - Lissenung Island House reef
Papua New Guinea, New Ireland
Surrounding about 2/3 of Lissenung Island, this reef is an ideal spot for photographers and for night diving. You may encounter Seahorse, six different species of Clownfish, Cockatoo Waspfish, Crocodile Fish, all up almost 175 different species of fish call our small house reef their home. Off the island is also the wreck of a small yacht, which was sunk in the 70ies. Source: lissenung.com
Access from Kavieng 20 minutes by boat