Dive Sites

Here's a sample of what's on offer...........

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President Coolidge...

Drawing of Wreck The largest most accessible wreck dive in the world and considered by many the best wreck dive in the world. 22,000 ton, 200m x 25m (654' x 81'). The President Coolidge was a luxury passenger liner converted to troop carrier during W.W.II. While entering the Santo harbour she hit two American sea mines on the 26th October 1942. Almost completely intact you can swim through the many holds and decks viewing the many reminders of war. You can see the famous "Lady", an Elizabethan statue that sits above the fire place and a reminder of the ships former grandeur. Diving on the Coolidge is broken up into many different sites with dives to suit all experience and interests. All dives are guided by experienced professional dive guides and Divemasters. The Coolidge is also home for many corals and fish, schools of barracuda, trevally, sharks and reef fish are permanent residents. Not to forget Boris the 200kg (440 pounds) grouper that lives on the wreck and can be hand fed. depth 18m - 70m.

TUTUBA POINT.....

One of the best visibility areas, 40m - 50m (130' - 160') is not uncommon. This locations main attraction is the geography. Caves, swimthroughs, chasms, crayfish, all with an abundance of spectacular hard and soft corals that seem to go on forever..... depth 5m - 30m.

MILLION DOLLAR POINT......

At the end of W.W.II, thousands of tons of US Military equipment was dumped into the sea. Now named because of its worth, Million Dollar Point attracts an abundance of fish life. it is quite unique swimming over bulldozers, cranes, fork lifts, trucks and a pile of various military hardware. depth , 0m - 40m. For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article Million $ Point.

FANTASTIC......

A photographers paradise !!! A field of gorgonian fan corals stand upright on a small isolated reef. Large schools of small bait fish including fusiliers hug tight to the reef. Large Spanish Dancers are often found in this area. Also seen here are small schools of Dog Tooth Tuna. depth 24m - 40m

USS TUCKER.....

The Tucker was a US Destroyer also sunk by mines. Fairly open after salvage attempts, the Tucker allows easy entry for exploring. Many fish inhabit the wreck including Hump head Maori Wrasse. The USS Tucker was the first ship to fire against the Japanese during the attack on Pearl Harbour. Much of the ship was made of stainless steel. depth 12m - 21m. For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article A Mother of a dive - USS Tucker.

TUBANA.....

One of those typical wall dives decorated with gorgonian fans and black coral. One of those really great dives if your into "Wall Diving". depth 3m - 70m

MV HENRY BONNEAUD....

A 45m coastal trading tramp sunk intentionally in 1989 for the purpose of diving on. Now the Henry acts as an artificial reef attracting an incredible amount of fish life and coral growth. The Henry Bonneaud makes the perfect introduction to wreck diving. If your into night diving, this wreck is a must; hundreds of "Flashlight fish" swarm about the wreck like stars.... depth 30m - 42m. For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article SS Henri Bonneaud - Another Santo Wreck.

SHARK FEEDING.....

Open Letter of Apology to Mr. David Court, Bokissa Island Resort LTD

If you're into excitement and adrenaline rush, then this is a must do dive. Watch Gray Reef Sharks feed right in front of your eyes. If this doesn't excite you, you will need to check your pulse. Schools of Barracuda and giant Dog Tooth Tuna are often seen in the area.... depth 10m - 21m....For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article The Second Most Exciting Thrill!

Open Letter of Apology to Mr. David Court, Bokissa Island Resort LTD

CAVE DIVING....

A recent discovery has uncovered world class fresh water"Cave Diving". Santo now offeres a variety of caverns, sinkholes, and cave dives. 12 holes have already been found with oportunity to find many others. Currently only a hand full of Divers have dived in this area. This whole area has only been open since 1994, and diving only started with exploration in 1996. These caves have been graded and maped by experienced cave diving teams, and has been declared "world Class". Depths can vary from maximum depths of only 14m (46') to 54m (180') Penitrations from 10m to 1200. Divers wishing to dive these areas must book in advance obtain the relevent qualification for cave diving prior to arrival, (log books will be required) For divers not qualified in cave diving, guided tours can be arranged for some of the sites . As the whole area has only recently been discovered, we will update these pages with dive site profiles, drawings and photographs. For more information on cave diving in Vanuatu contact Email [email protected]

These sites are just a few of the many different dives available. More new locations are always being found so running out of dive sites is never a problem.

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President Coolidge...
Drawing of Wreck	The largest most accessible wreck dive in the world and considered by many the best wreck dive in the world. 22,000 ton, 200m x 25m (654' x 81'). The President Coolidge was a luxury passenger liner converted to troop carrier during W.W.II. While entering the Santo harbour she hit two American sea mines on the 26th October 1942. Almost completely intact you can swim through the many holds and decks viewing the many reminders of war. You can see the famous "Lady", an Elizabethan statue that sits above the fire place and a reminder of the ships former grandeur. Diving on the Coolidge is broken up into many different sites with dives to suit all experience and interests. All dives are guided by experienced professional dive guides and Divemasters. The Coolidge is also home for many corals and fish, schools of barracuda, trevally, sharks and reef fish are permanent residents. Not to forget Boris the 200kg (440 pounds) grouper that lives on the wreck and can be hand fed. depth 18m - 70m.
TUTUBA POINT.....
	One of the best visibility areas, 40m - 50m (130' - 160') is not uncommon. This locations main attraction is the geography. Caves, swimthroughs, chasms, crayfish, all with an abundance of spectacular hard and soft corals that seem to go on forever..... depth 5m - 30m.
MILLION DOLLAR POINT......
	At the end of W.W.II, thousands of tons of US Military equipment was dumped into the sea. Now named because of its worth, Million Dollar Point attracts an abundance of fish life. it is quite unique swimming over bulldozers, cranes, fork lifts, trucks and a pile of various military hardware. depth , 0m - 40m. For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article Million $ Point.
FANTASTIC......
	A photographers paradise !!! A field of gorgonian fan corals stand upright on a small isolated reef. Large schools of small bait fish including fusiliers hug tight to the reef. Large Spanish Dancers are often found in this area. Also seen here are small schools of Dog Tooth Tuna. depth 24m - 40m
USS TUCKER.....
	The Tucker was a US Destroyer also sunk by mines. Fairly open after salvage attempts, the Tucker allows easy entry for exploring. Many fish inhabit the wreck including Hump head Maori Wrasse. The USS Tucker was the first ship to fire against the Japanese during the attack on Pearl Harbour. Much of the ship was made of stainless steel. depth 12m - 21m. For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article A Mother of a dive - USS Tucker.
TUBANA.....
	One of those typical wall dives decorated with gorgonian fans and black coral. One of those really great dives if your into "Wall Diving". depth 3m - 70m
MV HENRY BONNEAUD....
	A 45m coastal trading tramp sunk intentionally in 1989 for the purpose of diving on. Now the Henry acts as an artificial reef attracting an incredible amount of fish life and coral growth. The Henry Bonneaud makes the perfect introduction to wreck diving. If your into night diving, this wreck is a must; hundreds of "Flashlight fish" swarm about the wreck like stars.... depth 30m - 42m. For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article SS Henri Bonneaud - Another Santo Wreck.
SHARK FEEDING.....
	Open Letter of Apology to Mr. David Court, Bokissa Island Resort LTD If you're into excitement and adrenaline rush, then this is a must do dive. Watch Gray Reef Sharks feed right in front of your eyes. If this doesn't excite you, you will need to check your pulse. Schools of Barracuda and giant Dog Tooth Tuna are often seen in the area.... depth 10m - 21m....For more infomation see Michael McFadyen's article The Second Most Exciting Thrill! Open Letter of Apology to Mr. David Court, Bokissa Island Resort LTD
CAVE DIVING....
	A recent discovery has uncovered world class fresh water"Cave Diving". Santo now offeres a variety of caverns, sinkholes, and cave dives. 12 holes have already been found with oportunity to find many others. Currently only a hand full of Divers have dived in this area. This whole area has only been open since 1994, and diving only started with exploration in 1996. These caves have been graded and maped by experienced cave diving teams, and has been declared "world Class". Depths can vary from maximum depths of only 14m (46') to 54m (180') Penitrations from 10m to 1200. Divers wishing to dive these areas must book in advance obtain the relevent qualification for cave diving prior to arrival, (log books will be required) For divers not qualified in cave diving, guided tours can be arranged for some of the sites . As the whole area has only recently been discovered, we will update these pages with dive site profiles, drawings and photographs. For more information on cave diving in Vanuatu contact Email [email protected]