The 10 Best Scuba & Snorkeling in Vanuatu, Vanuatu

January 30, 2022 Agatha Simes

Vanuatu (English: /ˌvɑːnuˈɑːtuː/ ( listen) VAH-noo-AH-too or /vænˈwɑːtuː/ van-WAH-too; Bislama, French IPA: [vanuatu]), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (French: République de Vanuatu, Bislama: Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is a Pacific island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is 1,750 kilometres (1,090 mi) east of northern Australia, 540 kilometres (340 mi) northeast of New Caledonia, east of New Guinea, southeast of the Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji.
Restaurants in Vanuatu

1. Island Time Kayaking Tours - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 158 reviews

Island Time Kayaking Tours - Day Tours

Based at the Bay of Islands, we offer a range of guided eco-tours including kayaks to blue holes, islands and reef, jungle rivers, and even Champagne Beach. We also hire kayaks and SUPs on an hourly, half daily, daily or overnight basis and can organise longer expeditions for the experienced paddlers.

2. Big Blue Scuba Diving

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5.0 based on 486 reviews

Big Blue Scuba Diving

Big Blue Scuba teach more people to dive than anyone else in Vanuatu. We have local instructors and dive masters with great local knowledge. They love to share their dive sites with divers of all levels and experience, with multiple boats and dive sites we can cater to all.

3. Dugong Divers

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Dugong Divers

Come and immerse yourself in the magical underwater world of Port Vila, Vanuatu with Dugong Divers.

4. Devil's Point Dive

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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Devil's Point Dive

We are the 'hottest' and most experience dive operation in Port Vila. With a fast boat and a fantastic dive crew, we quickly and comfortably get to dive sites nobody else does and offer you an experience that nobody else does. We love dive, we live diving - and it shows! Our level of service, attention to detail and passion for the ocean is unparalleled. If you want something more than anemone fish in the harbour, we are it! Offering all inclusive diving packages tailored to meet your needs that can include accommodation, cultural tours and experiences, fishing, spear fishing, food, transport - you name it we can arrange it. Ask yourself - are you evil enough deep down to dive with Devil's Point Dive?

5. South Sea Sailing Yacht Charters

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South Sea Sailing Yacht Charters

Real sailing charters out of Port Vila, Vanuatu. Day sails, remote island getaways, Christmas parties, weddings, you name it, we do it! -Friday afternoon special - sail to the Beach Bar for the spectacular fire show. Depart from the waterfront at 3pm to get front seats by 4.30. Only 3,500 Vatu bookings essential. - Day sails - 10am to 4pm. Includes pick up, snorkelling the reef, lunch.

6. Aore Adventure Sports & Lodge

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5.0 based on 284 reviews

Aore Adventure Sports & Lodge

Come and dive on Santo's premier dive boat and if you are looking for a great place to stay Espiritu Santo's newest private beach house is waiting for you.Situated on your own 200m white sandy beach in a self contained contemporary villa on Aore Island , just a short 10min boat ride from Luganville.We are a PADI dive resort and run our new dive vessel from right out front, diving the world famous SS President Coolidge and all the other local reef sites and wrecks. We also dive sites that no other operator can due to our boat capabilities. The villa sleeps 6 adults in comfort and has a fully self contained kitchen and bar b q area and there is one of the top local restaurants and bar less than 5 mins walk away.For non divers there is plenty to do with tours to caves, pristine spring fed blue holes, great beaches, jungle treks plus many other activities, or just lay around and enjoy your own private beach.Snorkel right out the front or enjoy a paddle over the reef with our complementary kayaks.

7. Okeanos Vanuatu

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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Okeanos Vanuatu

The Vaka Motu is a special sailing boat build according to traditional Polynesian design running only on solar panels and a coconut oil-power. Okeanos Vanuatu offers different activities. Sunset tour and cultural tours around Lelepa island are on the program. The Vaka and its crew’s aim will be to raise awareness as well as being a suitable way of discovering Vanuatu’s wonders. Get on board!

8. Pacific Dive

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Pacific Dive

Pacific Dive offers guided tours to the world famous dive sites of the SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point. Pacific Dive is a recreational and Technical diving facility that caters to all levels of scuba divers, From non divers to OC Trimix and Closed Circuit Rebreathers. We have our own private entry to one of the worlds best wrecks, the SS President Coolidge. We also regularly dive the amazing reefs of Espiritu Santo including Tutuba, Tuvana, Aese and Dany Island.

9. Tranquility Dive

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Tranquility Dive

Tranquility Island is blessed with an abundance of marine life. We have privileged access to the best reef diving spots off Efate, and arguably Vanuatu. With over 18 different sites, whether you’re an experienced diver or yet to blow your first bubbles. Day dive trip include 2dives with gear hire and lunch. Snorkeling – Our house reef is spread along the shore, snorkeling can be easily done just few steps away. Kayaking and SUP – We have 3 twin kayaks and 2 SUP available. The Deserted Beaches can be reached via our marked bushwalks, Or head north up to White Rock to look out for turtles and see if you can spot the elusive Dugongs. Tour our Hawksbill Turtle Conservation Project, you might able to release a tagged turtle! Too much to do in a day! We pickup from all major hotels in Port Vila everyday around 8am and drop you back around 5pm. Lunch and transfers is included in all our tours. Special rates for families.

10. Nautilus Scuba

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4.5 based on 723 reviews

Nautilus Scuba

Nautilus Watersports is the best known dive operator in Port Vila and has established itself as one of the most professional scuba diving centres in the South Pacific with over 30 years in operation.Facilities include a large training pool, gear washing and storage areas, equipment hire and servicing facilities for all your scuba diving needs. We dive from a very comfortable purpose built dive boat "COWRIE" We go out of our way to make sure you have the best possible experience right from when we pick you up from your resort. Nautilus Watersports specialises in all facets of scuba diving from introductory dive tours through to a full PADI course (Open water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster). Each dive is different to the last with coral reef drop offs, amazing fish life, a huge cavern, night diving and wrecks. You can even dive a sunken flying boat!Why not join us and "Dive in Paradise"

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