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Rapopo Plantation Resort, located on Gazelle Peninsula on the Island of New Britain, is situated ten minutes from the airport and five minutes from the township of Kokopo. The Resort has an absolute beachfront with stunning views of Tavurvur volcano overlooking the crystal-clear waters and islands of Rabaul. Looking across Simpson Harbour, the rim of an ancient volcano to Rabaul, the area is a wonderland above and below water.

The resort offers three classes of accommodation: Garden Bayside Rooms, Premier Poolside Rooms, and Executive Suites. The Bayside rooms feature a balcony with garden and sea view, polished local timber floors, private bathroom with bathtub, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and ceiling fan, desk, and cable TV. The Suites also feature timber dining table and chairs, leather furniture, two LCD Flat Screen TV, and a Nespresso machine with complimentary coffee capsules.

Contact us about discounted package rates for this fabulous resort...!

Rabaul-Kokopo Dive PADI Center is an independently owned dive operation that operates out of the Resort. Rabaul-Kokopo Dive prides on a safety-first operation and offers world-class diving in a rich and diverse underwater eco-system. Explore the rich history and WW2 wrecks East New Britain has to offer, both on land and underwater.

The liveaboard diving yachts Scubaspa Ying and Scubaspa Yang have been designed to accommodate up to 40 guests. The ships feature 10 cabins and nine suites on each yacht, and are tastefully decorated, all with panoramic sea view or port lights. The cabins are configured with queen, king or twin bed combinations. One suite and one cabin sleep up to three people. All cabins have air conditioning, en suite bathrooms with shower, personal safe, and mini-fridge.

Diving takes place from a tender. Approximately 20 meters in length, the dive boat carries all the equipment, including air compressors and state-of-the-art nitrox; purpose-built for comfort, each has adequate seating, multiple entry points, stern platform, and on-board toilet facilities. Both yachts are the only vessels in the Maldives awarded PADI 5 Star Dive Resort status. Nitrox is available but Scubaspa does not support technical diving or rebreathers. 

Contact us today to book an amazing dive and spa retreat holiday to the Maldives and get our 10% DISCOUNT. 

The Bilikiki has 10 deluxe cabins, eight with a double bed and single bunk and two with twin single beds and no bunk. All cabins are air-conditioned and have their own ensuite bathroom. The ship has a large sundeck, comfortable lounge, camera area, and spacious dive deck. Her large size and a steel hull that was built for South Pacific seas are two main reasons why you will find this ship one of the most spacious and comfortable vessels that you have experienced.

Our unique package offers 11-nights deluxe cabin accommodation on the fabulous Bilikiki liveaboard where we will visit the Russell Islands, Mary Island, and the Florida Islands to dive the stunning reefs of these areas, and we also visit the Marovo Lagoon area of the Western Province. On this unique adventure, we will stop at villages to experience native singing and dancing and get a taste of the traditional customs and life. We will also see the famous wood carvings of the area, and have an opportunity to buy hand-made carvings and other traditionally made items. 

This adventure includes deluxe cabin accommodation, 3 meals a day (plus snacks, water, coffee, espresso, tea), nitrox for certified divers, and unlimited diving with the dive day built around five daily dives.

Cost: $6,930 per person double occupancy includes standard package, nitrox, and taxes. Ask for our agent special offer...!