Vessels
Star Dancer
Star Dancer (Peter Hughes Diving)
Decked out in the now famous blue and white Dancer livery, Star Dancer carries a maximum of 16 passengers in 8 staterooms each with private head and shower. The two Master Staterooms have a queen size bed, private head, bath and shower and picture window views. The five Deluxe Staterooms on the Main Deck have two single beds or one king size bed, private head and shower and picture window views. The Owner’s Suite on the Dolphin Deck has one queen size bed, private head, bath and shower and porthole views from either side of the cabin. Towelling robes are provided for your stay on the boat. Clean towels are provided daily and clean sheets are provided mid-week. Complimentary toiletries are placed at the wash basin and each cabin has a built-in hairdryer. Eight crew offer superb service at all times, from morning coffee in your room to taking your tank at the dive platform on your return to the boat or providing hot towels at the end of a night dive.
The dive deck features a water fountain, mask defogging station, weight belt area, two showers, and a supply of fresh towels. Special rinse tanks for cameras are situated on the dive deck. Dive information is displayed on a large board which shows depth and marine life information. For safety and convenience a special hanging bar is raised and lowered from the dive platform and is maintained at a constant 5 metres below the boat during dives. Of special interest to underwater photographers is the spacious multi-tiered, carpeted photo-table complete with cleaning materials. A full camera and video rental service is available at daily or weekly rates. The boat has a photo pro on board who will assist you with your photography and also, if you wish, take a customized video of your diving holiday. Star Dancer offers Nitrox facilities at an extra charge and a range of courses including PADI Advanced Open Water certification and Paul Humann Fish and Creature Identification. A full range of diving equipment is available for rental.
After diving most people head for the sundeck where they can relax (either in or out of the sun) and help themselves to iced drinks and delicious snacks. Freshly baked breads and biscuits show up in the morning and appetizers are served in the afternoon. Beverages and snacks are available at all times in the salon (along with a well-stocked bar). Meals are one of the highlights of the day. Hot breakfasts are cooked to order. Lunch is usually a buffet-style spread and dinner is waiter served. Wine is served with dinner and after dinner drinks are always offered.
Star Dancer offers a series of 8-10 nights cruises throughout the year out of Driftwood Resort in Alotau on the eastern tip of maniland Papua New Guinea.
$2995 for a 10 nights cruise. Includes: airport transfers; 10 nights cruise on Star Dancer on a twin/share basis in a Deluxe Cabin, Owners Cabin or a Master Cabin with full board, including soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits; 8 full days of diving (up to 4 or 5 dives per day, including night dives) plus one or two dives on the last day. Reductions for divers 65 or over, non-divers and extra cruises. In addition, there is a port charge of $75 and an environmental and recompression chamber support fee of $5per night (subject to change) which must be prepaid. Single Occupancy Supplement: 65% of the cruise cost (but you can avoid paying the supplement if you are willing to share a cabin).