Diving in Vanuatu

Explore diving in Vanuatu

Vanuatu is made up of 83 islands and is world-renowned for its diving. Whether you’re interested in beautiful corals, large fish or incredible historic wrecks, Vanuatu offers divers a wealth of incredible experiences.

The huge caverns and drop-offs, abundance of marine life, beautiful bright corals, stunning sea fans, as well as its world-famous wrecks have all helped in giving Vanuatu its incredible underwater reputation.

Vanuatu is also one of the best places for divers to see dugongs, many divers travel here in hopes of seeing these timid and gentle creatures. With so many incredible experiences waiting for you both on land and underwater you will fall in love with Vanuatu. You will definitely be planning your next trip back.

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International travelers arrive via Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, with direct flights from Australia, New Zealand, and select Pacific hubs. From Port Vila, dive operators offer easy access to nearby reef systems and wreck sites, while domestic flights connect divers to Espiritu Santo, home of the SS President Coolidge wreck dive. Well-established dive centers provide guided dives, training, and equipment rental, making Vanuatu a top destination for South Pacific scuba diving adventures.

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone

+678

Currency

VUV

Voltage

230 V

Pressure

Bar (bar)

Plug

C, G, I

Languages

Bislama, English, French

1st Stage

INT / Yoke / K

International airports

Port Vila Bauerfield (VLI)

Hyperbaric chamber

Port Vila

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