Carl's Ultimate

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Dogtooth tunaLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Hammerhead sharkPossible
• Manta rayPossible
• Whale sharkPossible

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; liveaboard-only remote site not typically offered for snorkeling

Safety notes

Extreme remoteness (no medical/chamber support nearby), current, and weather-dependent access - expeditions have been forced to abort early due to wind/swell

Permits & fees

No specific PNG government permit fee documented in sources found for Eastern Fields; access is via Coral Sea liveaboard charter rather than a fixed marine park entrance fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Port Moresby