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Papua New Guinea · Kimbe Bay

North Emma

Also known as: Ema North

Best time to dive

January to December; May to November

What you might see

  • Hammerhead sharkLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Shallow reef-flat sections plausible for snorkeling but not confirmed as a dedicated snorkel site

Safety notes

Current at the deep bommie/saddle section; depth management moving from shallow reef flat to deeper bommie

Permits & fees

No site-specific permit found; general Kimbe Bay Environment & Safety Fee (~USD 9/diver/day) applies

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Walindi

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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