Where to Stay in Fathers Reefs (between New Britain & New Ireland)

    Resorts, hotels, and accommodation options in Fathers Reefs (between New Britain & New Ireland)

    Accommodation Overview

    There is no land-based accommodation at the Fathers Reefs; the only way to dive them is on a liveaboard such as the MV FeBrina, which departs from Walindi near Kimbe and typically combines the reefs with Kimbe Bay and sometimes Witu or New Ireland. Cabins are compact but comfortable, with a dedicated dive deck, rinse tanks, and a crew experienced in timing the seamounts to slack water. Divers should plan a multi-day trip to make the long transit worthwhile and to catch the hammerhead season.

    Recommended Areas

    MV FeBrina (liveaboard)

    The floating base for Fathers Reefs diving, with cabins and a dive deck; the only practical lodging.

    Advanced divers
    Liveaboard divers

    Walindi (embarkation)

    The mainland resort where liveaboards embark; full board before and after the trip.

    Transit
    Liveaboard divers

    Kimbe (logistics)

    Airport and services supporting the liveaboard schedule.

    Transit travellers

    Featured Hotels & Resorts

    MV FeBrina

    Liveaboard (Kimbe-based)

    Walindi Plantation Resort

    Kimbe Bay

    Rapopo Plantation Resort

    Kimbe

    Kimbe Bay Hotel

    Kimbe