Vanuatu - Espiritu Santo The Vanuatu trip is scheduled for Sept. 11-27 where you will be diving near Espiritu Santo Island. The minimum certification level for this trip is Advanced Open Water
11 days/ 10 nights ex. Brisbane ($2746 / $2596 Dive Club members) Includes:Return Flights ex. BrisbaneReturn airport transfers in Santo10 nights twin share acc. at Water View Bungalo at Beach Front Resort - Sanro12 dives including tanks, weights, belts, & dive guide (diving with Aquamarine)Bunos Nightdive (reef dive outside the dive shop on an old WWII pier)1/2 day Riri River Trip - SantoGolden Beach / Blue Hole Full Day TourWWII History 1/2 day tourPekoa Beach Chillout 1/2 dayAustralian & Vanauatu departure taxes ($250 but subject to change)Not Included: Travel Insurance, personal expenses, Travel to/from BrisbaneDeposit Required: $500 to reserve your spot on this great trip.
The warm clear waters of the untouched island paradise of Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu are host to a variety of world famous wrecks and beautiful coral reefs. Some interesting dive sites at Espiritu Santo: PRESIDENT COOLIDGE: The largest 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. 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. 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. SHARK FEEDING: 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 | 
