Papua New Guinea · Kimbe Bay

South Emma

Best time to dive

May to June; September to November; December to April

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible
  • Grey reef sharkLikely

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

Not a snorkel site - Not documented; seamount profile with near-surface bommie could suit surface snorkeling but not confirmed

Safety notes

Current exposure typical of seamount diving; remote location relative to shore support

Permits & fees

Walindi Plantation Resort charges a US$9 per diver, per day Environment & Safety (E&S) fee supporting the local hyperbaric chamber and marine biodiversity programs (not insurance - separate evacuation insurance recommended)

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.