Plongée à Vanuatu — Vanuatu

Vanuatu offers volcanic reef diving, WWII wrecks, and vibrant Melanesian culture. Port Vila's reefs are accessible and healthy, while Espiritu Santo hosts the SS President Coolidge — one of the world's largest accessible wreck dives. Active volcanoes add a dramatic topside element that few dive destinations can match.

Score
54.5
Visibilité
9–30m
Température
25–29°C
Meilleurs mois
April, May, June
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Vanuatu
VanuatuPacific
54.5

SCORE

-17.7333°N

168.3167°E

Vanuatu offers volcanic reef diving, WWII wrecks, and vibrant Melanesian culture. Port Vila's reefs are accessible and healthy, while Espiritu Santo hosts the SS President Coolidge — one of the world's largest accessible wreck dives. Active volcanoes add a dramatic topside element that few dive destinations can match.

Melanesia's Volcanic Dive Frontier

Visibility9–30 m
Temperature25–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsApril, May, June, July
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML26.0CH31.0VIS70.0SV57.0TMP71.0DA62.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL58.0CRD57.0SP57.0

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
70.0
Dive Site Variety
57.0
Water Temperature
71.0
Depth & Access
62.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
58.0
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

Mount Yasur active volcano trek (Tanna)blue holes swimmingzip-lining in jungleland diving (Nagol) viewing (Apr-Jun)snorkeling

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Chief Roi Mata's Domain (UNESCO)
  • Port Vila Cultural Centre
  • Ekasup Village

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber10 km — ProMedical Hyperbaric Chamber, Port Vila
Nearest Hospital5 km

Chamber in Port Vila; outer islands require domestic flight; reasonable hospital in Vila

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Big Blue Vanuatu

PADI

4.7
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