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Vanuatu Dive Resorts

The best variety of wreck & reef diving in the South Pacific...

Vanuatu !

The best dive trips, liveaboards ,resorts, tour & dive operators in Vanuatu are represented here in the On-line Vanuatu Discovery Travel Catalog:

Vanuatu has been one of the southwestern Pacific's best kept secrets. Nestled in between Fiji and the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu has 83 islands stretching some 450 miles in a long Archipelago from 12deg to 20deg south of the equator and 168deg east. The climate is warm and tropical with only one season, summer. The population of around 180,000 people are very friendly. In remote islands and villages the villagers are often shy. Vanuatu holds tradition and customs very closely. Many villages reject modernization or change and choose to remain in the traditional lifestyle known to them for thousands of years. Traditional dress and hunting is considered everyday life rather than a performance for tourists.

There are two main regions to dive in Vanuatu. The first, Port Vila is the capital and the start of your journey back in time. Port Vila has a very cosmopolitan atmosphere as prior to 1980 Vanuatu was known as the "New Hebrides" and had a British/French condominium government rule. The second, Espiritu Santo was the largest WW11 US base in the South Pacific. The famous author James Mitchener was based in Santo during the war and went on to write "Tales Of The South Pacific", it was all based on his adventures while on Espiritu Santo. Bali Hai can be seen from the shores of Santo.

To the south lies Tanna Island and the most accessible volcano in the world, Mount Yasur. This is a primeval adventure that reminds you of the earth millions of years ago as you stand on the craters edge looking into spurting molten larva bursts. On Tanna you can also visit and swim with the local Dugong. Tanna is rich in local customs and traditional villages and often celebrate with traditional dancing and large feasts. There is no scuba diving offered in Tanna, however, the volcano and custom villages are well worth the trip.

Ever Been bungy jumping? Well that all started in Vanuatu with the Pentecost Jump. Pentecost Island is world famous for its land diving. Tall scaffolding like structures made only from trees and vines are erected where men and boys celebrate their customs and leap from the top with only native vines tired to their feet. The jump is only made during April & May to celebrate the Yam season and when the vines are at the right strength and elasticity. Custom dancing and dress are all part of the celebration.

Air Vanuatu flies direct from Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia. Flights can be arranged for any itinerary and flights normally connect from other countries. Domestic flights from Port Vila to outer islands are made three times per day.

The following pages contain a sample of our most popular island diving destinations in Vanuatu. Be sure to contact us for any and all information in regards to this exotic destination, including our current rates and schedules.

Vanuatu Dive Resorts