Activity Papua New Guinea

5-Day Island Adventure in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

5.0 (2 reviews) 5 days Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

What Sets Our Transportation Apart?

Door-to-Deck Transfers: Free private shuttle bus pickup/drop-off anywhere in Alotau (Gurney Airport, Port, or hotels).

Dual-Tender Speed: MV Tiata serves as your stable mothership while dual high-speed tenders run simultaneous fishing and sightseeing runs with zero wait times.

Island-Hopping Freedom: Access remote volcanic islands and reefs larger ships can't reach.

5-Day Signature Safari Highlights

Untouched Paradise: Crowd-free island-hopping in PNG’s stunning D'Entrecasteaux archipelago.

World-Class Diving: Pristine coral walls and cave diving with a dedicated Dive Master.

Water Sports & Culture: Scuba diving, sport fishing, spear fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, beach sports, and authentic tribal immersion.

Premium Dining: Fresh local lobster, mud crab, and a traditional pig Mumu feast.

Great For: Divers, adventure seekers, sports fishermen/women, spear fishermen/women, hunters, off-grid campers, couples, and retirees.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Sunrise Adventure Cruises

Ages: Youth (10–18 years) · Adults (19–59 years) · Seniors (60–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Snacks
Not included: Use of SCUBA equipment

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 hours

Kaluwana Island, near Sanaroa Island

*Set up camp on Kaluwana Island, the biggest uninhabited island on the eastern side of the inhabited Sanaroa Island. However, the liveaboard will be anchored just off the island and guests are free to also spend time on the vessel.

*Use the first moments of the day to snorkel/scuba dive/spear fish around Kaluwana Island

*First trip of day will be to Deidei geothermal hotsprings and Dobu Island to visit the Methodist Church built in 1891 whilst fishing and sightseeing along the way
Stop 2

2 hours

Fergusson Island

*Visit famous Deidei geothermal hotsprings known for their boiling hot spring water whilst sightseeing and fishing all the way there

*Bath in warm mineral rich hot springs, rub mineral mud on your body and relax in natures spas
Stop 3

2 hours

Dobu Island

*Visit Dobu Island and its famous Methodist Church built in 1891 by Dr. William Bromilow whilst sightseeing and fishing all the way there

*Hike extinct volcano which forms the main Dobu Island or visit parts of the island
Stop 4

one day

Kaluwana Island, near Sanaroa Island

*Continue camping on Kaluwana Island, sleeping in tents on the sand

*Fish, spear fish, snorkel or scuba dive around Kaluwana Island as you wish

*Island hop and bird watch around Kaluwana Island to nearby 7 uninhabited islands using the speed boats and to the main Sanaroa Island to visit attractions such as a waterfall and geothermal hotsprings.

*Kayak around Kaluwana Island and even as far as Sanaroa Island's Maiaru Point
Stop 5

one day

Sanaroa Island

*Sightsee around Sanaroa Island by walking with a tour guide or in a speed boat

*Visit local villages and interact with locals with their pre-planned cultural activities

*Experience local cultural performances from the locals and partcipate in ceremonies including sago making, feasting, weaving and cooking
Stop 6

one day

Sanaroa Island

*Play a volleyball game with the locals in a friendly match

*Learn to cook mona, a local ceremonial dish and other final day local party dishes

*Party with locals feasting on the food you helped prepare

*End the camping adventure on a high note with as much fun as possible by intermingling with the locals or retreat to Kaluwana Island for some final time alone by the beach

*Board MV. Tiata, your liveaboard by 6pm in preparation for depature for Alotau to catch your flight home

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Gurney Airport
Napatana Lodge
Masurina Lodge
Alotau Waterfront Lodge
Alotau Bay Hotel

If you are at a location outside of town, you must let us know 2 or more hours in advance so we can arrange transport to pick you up.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.