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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), Efate (fringing reef near Port Vila), Efate (Port Vila Harbour), Espiritu Santo (eastern point of Tutuba Island, Segond Channel entrance), and Espiritu Santo (off Aore Island). Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.

Public sites
9
Indexed destination pages
Regions
8
Browsable areas
Rating
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Common access
Shore
9 dive sites

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 dive sites in Vanuatu

Showing 19 of 9

Map of Tutuba Point

Tutuba Point

Espiritu Santo (eastern point of Tutuba Island, Segond Channel entrance) ·

Shore entry
Map of Cindy's Reef

Cindy's Reef

Espiritu Santo (off Aore Island) ·

Shore entry
Map of USS Tucker

USS Tucker

Espiritu Santo (off Malo Island, Segond Channel approaches) ·

Shore entry
Map of The Cathedral

The Cathedral

Efate (fringing reef near Port Vila) ·

Shore entry
Map of Mele Reef

Mele Reef

Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila) ·

Shore entry

Plan a dive in Vanuatu

Choose the right area

Popular starting points in Vanuatu include Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila), Efate (fringing reef near Port Vila), Efate (Port Vila Harbour), Espiritu Santo (eastern point of Tutuba Island, Segond Channel entrance), and Espiritu Santo (off Aore Island). 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

Common questions about diving in Vanuatu

Where are the best places to scuba dive in Vanuatu?

Start with Efate (Mele Bay, off Port Vila), Efate (fringing reef near Port Vila), and Efate (Port Vila Harbour). 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.

Is Vanuatu good for beginner divers?

Vanuatu may still have suitable dives for newer divers, but PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize that confidently. Use site difficulty, depth, access notes, and local operator advice before planning.

Are there advanced dive sites in Vanuatu?

Yes. PickADive currently marks 1 dive site in Vanuatu as advanced or expert level. 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. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.