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Vanuatu Dive Sites

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Scuba diving in Vanuatu

Vanuatu has 9 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila). Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.

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Public sites
9
Indexed destination pages
Regions
1
Browsable areas
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Building
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Common access
Shore
1 dive site

Seasonal patterns

Best months, historically in Vanuatu

Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Vanuatu— historical patterns, not a forecast.

  1. Jan91%30°C
  2. Feb78%30°C
  3. Mar87%29°C
  4. Apr87%29°C
  5. May59%28°C
  6. Jun69%28°C
  7. Jul59%27°C
  8. Aug53%27°C
  9. Sep52%27°C
  10. Oct72%27°C
  11. Nov83%28°C
  12. Dec95%29°C

From 9 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast

Best time to dive Vanuatu: full month-by-month data →

Best dive sites in Vanuatu

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Mele Reef

Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila) · —

Plan a dive in Vanuatu

Choose the right area

Popular starting points in Vanuatu include Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila). The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.

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Match depth and difficulty

Current public data shows 1 advanced dive site. Listed depths range from about 21m to 70m where available. Shore is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.

Check conditions close to the dive

PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.

How condition context works
Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila) (2)

Common questions about diving in Vanuatu

Where are the best places to scuba dive in Vanuatu?

Start with Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila). PickADive lists 9 public dive sites in Vanuatu, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages.

Are there advanced dive sites in Vanuatu?

Yes. PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Vanuatu as advanced or expert level. Listed depths in the catalog reach about 70m at the deepest sites. Review depth, access, conditions, hazards, and recent diver notes before planning those dives.

What depths can I expect when diving in Vanuatu?

The public PickADive catalog for Vanuatu currently shows listed depths from about 21m to 70m. Always check the individual site page and current local guidance before choosing a dive.

Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Vanuatu?

No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Vanuatu, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.