Plongée à SS President Coolidge — Vanuatu

The SS President Coolidge is a 200m WWII troopship that sank in 1942 after hitting mines. Remarkably, it's a shore entry dive — walk in from the beach at Espiritu Santo and descend onto one of the world's largest diveable wrecks. The Lady (a porcelain statue in the first-class dining room) at 40m is the iconic penetration dive.

Score
56.4
Visibilité
15–30m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Intermediate
SS President Coolidge
VanuatuPacific
56.4

SCORE

-15.5167°N

167.1833°E

The SS President Coolidge is a 200m WWII troopship that sank in 1942 after hitting mines. Remarkably, it's a shore entry dive — walk in from the beach at Espiritu Santo and descend onto one of the world's largest diveable wrecks. The Lady (a porcelain statue in the first-class dining room) at 40m is the iconic penetration dive.

The World's Largest Accessible Wreck Dive

Visibility15–30 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth73 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$90
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML26.0CH31.0VIS81.0SV56.0TMP73.0DA81.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL56.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

26.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
16
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
58
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
25
Marine Life Diversity
26.0
Coral & Reef Health
31.0
Visibility & Conditions
81.0
Dive Site Variety
56.0
Water Temperature
73.0
Depth & Access
81.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
56.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Key Species

Dive Types

wreckcavepelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Million Dollar Point snorkelingChampagne Beach swimmingblue holesWWII relics tourlocal kava ceremony

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Million Dollar Point WWII dump site
  • Nambas cultural village

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber300 km — ProMedical Hyperbaric Chamber, Port Vila
Nearest Hospital5 km

Luganville has basic hospital; chamber in Port Vila (1 hr flight)

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

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