Papua New Guinea is a land that time forgot. 850 different languages and cultural groups. You walk down the road and find a clan with a different way of life to the one you just left. You ask “how do you say thank you in your language?” They say, “in which language?” There’s hardly any roads, cars, scooters or bikes. Most people never travel far from their village. People don’t have ‘jobs’. They live in their villages, work in their gardens, go fishing, build houses from scratch, care for their family. Wealth is communal. There’s no garbage collection, because there’s hardly any waste. Canoes are carved from trees and when it’s been dry, you drink coconut water instead.
They live more ‘sustainably’ than our gadgets, money and good intentions ever could. If you need to shake up your perspective, this is the place.
An experience money truly can’t buy. You just have to come and live it.
All whilst you're diving deep into your ocean capabilities as a freediver in a location most have never explored.
🐚 Like to explore beyond the beaten track
🐚 Want to fully immerse yourself within a rich, vibrant culture
🐚 Enjoy authentic accomodation & food
🐚 Want to continue freedive depth training or you are keen to learn!
🐚 Are happy to explore hard and sleep early
🐚 Enjoy shared accomodation
🐚 Have an open mind and heart to share a life changing week with a new group of people...
17th of July | DAY ONE | Arrival Day
Land in Kaveing late evening
Boat Transfer & check in to Nusa Island Retreat
First night Group Dinner
18th | DAY TWO | Dive Day 1
Breakfast
Freedive course theory & breath work
Lunch at the resort
Afternoon at Nargo Island practicing shallow water freediving
Dinner
19th | DAY THREE | Dive Day 2
Breakfast
Morning Line Dive out in the blue, shallow reef snorkel to finish
Lunch at the resort
Basket Weaving with the local island ladies
Dinner
20th | DAY FOUR | Cultural Day
Breakfast
Boat transfers to Kaveing
Explore the incredible local market
Visit a stunning hidden water hole
Lunch with the eels
Beers at the Kaveing Pub
Dinner back at the resort
21st | DAY FIVE | Dive Day 3
Breakfast
Morning Line Dive & Fun Snorkel
Lunch back at the resort
Arvo off
Dinner
22nd | DAY SIX | Dive Day 4
Breakfast
Morning Line Dive & Fun Snorkel
Lunch back at the resort
Arvo walk around our sister island
Dinner
23rd | DAY SEVEN | Dive Day Off
Breakfast
Morning to do your own thing
Lunch
Arvo spent on Nusalik Island
Dinner
24th | DAY EIGHT | Last Dive Day
Breakfast
Morning Line Dive
Lunch
Sunset Drinks on Remote Island
Final Group Dinner
25th | DAY NINE | Departure Day
Breakfast
Early Morning Departures to catch your flight out of Kaveing, home.
Cultural Extension Group leave for their next adventure
8 nights Accommodation at secluded Nusa Island Retreat
Airport Transfers to and from Accomodation
5 Private Charter Boat Days
1 Full Day Village Tour
Secluded Island Sunset Tour
Three meals a day at Nusa Island Retreat
Cultural Activities
Daily Comprehensive freedive training with an instructor by your side 24/7
Choose between a Wave 1 or 2 Freedive Course or just come to train!
GoPro Videos of your dives
Professional Photographs
Intimate chats and personal connections with your hosts.
Small group sizes, you’re family!!
Flights. We have recommendations for these in our FAQ’s on our website.
Visa into PNG is around $50AUD
Travel insurance, this is mandatory for a PNG trip....
Dive Gear (Note: dive weights are included)
Wifi/data - There is starlink available at our accomodation but we also reccomend Global roaming or local SIM if you want to be connected beyond our home base.
All Beverages; including smoothies, machine made coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.
Additional Resort Services such as laundry, massage, additional activities.
Money for souveneirs
Nusa Island Retreat has a style and charm that is a fresh and a welcome change from your conventional holiday destination. Located on the outer reaches of the Niugini Islands, New Ireland is considered one of the safest and most relaxed provinces in Papua New Guinea with welcoming Melanesian hospitality. The Retreat is situated only a couple of minutes boat ride from the capital of Kavieng, making it perfectly positioned to the conveniences of town, yet far enough to be a world away!
The Retreat is set on a sheltered white sandy point which offers safe swimming and encompasses picturesque views back across the aqua blues of Kavieng Harbour. It exudes a relaxed and easy going feel from the moment you set foot on the beach and bury your toes in the sand.
Room Layout: choose between a quad share, twin or private room.
Accommodation is in the form of high quality, comfortable, free-standing, traditional “island style” bungalows which are both sympathetic and blend into the natural environment.
All rooms are equipped with mosquito netting, quality mattresses, bed linen & towels.
Bungalows offer private ensuite with dry compost toilet & cool shower bathroom facilities
✅ This expedition is centred around your freedive course or training.
✅ You will eat like an absolute queen!
✅ But you will have to enjoy cold showers..
✅ We are in PNG to connect with the local people, the more you engage the more you will feel!
✅ And we can most certainly promise that you will leave a trip like this with a full heart of gratitude for all that is life on this planet.
If you think you can cope with those expectations, then we'd love to have you join us!
WOMEN ONLY EXPEDITION 2027
July 17th - 25th
Quad Share | $5990pp
For solo travellers who are happy to share sleeping and bathroom quarters.
Double or Twin Upgrade | $6350pp
For a duo that knows each other and wants to share a room together.
Private Solo Upgrade | $7190pp
For the solo traveller that needs their own space in between adventures.
*With the option of an additional cultural extension;
KONO VILLAGE CULTURAL IMMERSION
25th - 28th of July | $2200pp
(Only 4 spaces for this)
For more information send us a message via email or instagram or visit the link below;
It's a long heartfelt one, so take the time to listen if you're unsure :) Or even if you just want to smile.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NINA - PNG 2026
"In my 14 years as a travel writer, I’ve rarely come across an experience this special. I went from being terrified to duck dive beneath the surface to dancing below 12 metres, something I never imagined I’d be capable of.
Liv and Georgie created the perfect environment for that transformation: incredibly safe and supportive, while also helping us understand the poetry and joy of freediving - less a sport, to me, than an artform. Woven through it all was a genuine commitment to culture, community and earth stewardship, which made the experience so much richer.
I also joined the second-week extension to Kono Village, which was just as special. We worked the land alongside community members, learned about the environmental pressures they’re facing, and sat together to brainstorm ways we might be able to support their efforts. We were also welcomed into traditional dances and cultural practices in a way that felt genuine and uncontrived. It was a privilege to be introduced to Kono through Liv and Georgie, whose relationships with the community feel thoughtful, reciprocal and built for the long term.
I came away expanded in body, mind and soul, much more connected to the ocean, and reminded that we’re all capable of so much more than we think."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MADDIE - PNG 2026
"As a mother with two very small kids, deciding to spend 10 days overseas away from my family, requires a whole lot of faith in the people I choose to travel with. Liv & George absolutely delivered, over and over again. George & Liv have beautifully curated an experience where skills are nurtured, rest is rewarded, safety is paramount, connection to culture is fundamental, and nature, the ocean in particular, is sacred. Their incredible commitment and preparation shows. I had little to no understanding of what to expect from freediving, only that the Netflix version wasn’t it. Freediving with Liv for the Sea is blissful, safe, liberating, transformative and addictive. If I could give this 100 stars, I would."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LAURA - PNG 2025 & 2026
"I recently did my second Papua New Guinea trip with Liv for the Sea, having loved PNG the first time. I absolutely recommend this trip, PNG is a magical place to explore and the accommodation quality and location is set up really well for freediving. This time I also did the cultural immersion extension which was a memorable additional phase to the trip and I really appreciated getting to know New Ireland a bit deeper and to be able to spend time with the local people. Liv and Georgie and the whole group were a pleasure. Definitely consider this trip!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CAZ - PNG 2026
"As a 60yr old women far more comfortable above the water than below, I never thought in my wildest dreams I would achieve anything like a 12m dive. Tears of elation washed away by the ocean any lack of confidence and disbelief. In combination with immersion in a unique remote culture of such beautiful indigenous peoples made PNG a trip of a lifetime.
The trust, encouragement and professionalism of Liv and Georgie was exceptional. Managing people of all ages and capabilities with genuine care and kindness. Ive learnt not to let the self doubt both physically and emotionally that creep in as you age limit any hopes and dreams for the future."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ JEN - PNG 2026
"We have just experienced a once in a lifetime trip to Papua New Guinea. This was the holiday destination we didn't know that we needed to see. Liv for the Sea organised a dream come true island getaway with authentic experiences with the locals, comfortable eco-resort accommodation and some of the best seafood I've ever eaten, and the bluest deep blue water at a balmy 29 degree water temperature. The first thing I did when I got home was get on the waitlist for next year.
Liv and Georgie truly are the most wonderful dive coaches, holiday guides, marine experts, and fun mates with which to explore the path less travelled. We had no safety concerns, nothing but full froth fun and smiles from ear to ear. Georgie makes a mean pina colada too..... Can't wait for our next adventure with Liv for the sea xx"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ NIKKI - PNG 2025
"Liv For The Sea X PNG was phenomenal beyond words. Liv and Georgie are an absolute dream to travel and dive with. They created the trip of a lifetime for all of us. These two are gorgeous humans with massive hearts who care so much about creating amazing experiences in and out of the water for everyone.
I dived under Georgie’s guidance for the week, and she was so thorough in her teaching and support. She spent time one-on-one with each of us, connecting with our goals and helping us overcome any obstacles to getting there. I was fairly new to freediving and still mastering some of the basics, and Georgie took me aside before we went out to practise equalising so I could nail it in the water. Thanks to her, I built so much confidence as a freediver on this trip.
The vibes were immaculate. Everyone was thriving in the water, PBs were happening left, right and centre, and we were all truly having the time of our lives.
This trip was also incredibly special because of the time dedicated to connecting with the community and the land. My heart is so full of appreciation for all of it.
This is so much more than a Freediving trip."