Santo, Vanuatu 17-22 Jun 2014 – TRIP FULL!

Santo boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Powdery white sand with invitingly warm, crystal-clear water fringed by magnificent shady palm trees. This is a diving destination that every diver should visit……and you may even find that you want to return time and time again like we do!

SS President Coolidge: Sunk by a friendly mine in 1942, the ship lies in clear, calm water and offers divers the chance to explore the remnants of a World War II troop ship, which was formally a luxury liner. The ship is so big that even if you dived it ten times in different locations, you would still only view a part of it. As most of the dives are over 30 meters, decompression stops are necessary. These stops are made on the coral garden where you can see a colourful array of hard corals and fish life. Max Depth: 20-70m

Million Dollar Point: This fascinating dive shows you coral encrusted war equipment as well as a small island trader and the salvage vessel the El Retiro. There is easy access from both shore and boat and the excellent marine life and coral growth warrants a visit. After WWII, hundreds of tonnes of US equipment were dumped here – from bulldozers and aero engines to trucks and jeeps. After the war, American efforts to sell the equipment were unsuccessful – so rather than give it to the then Condominium government, the Americans dumped the lot. Max depth: 40m.

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Includes:

Return flights Ex. Brisbane to Santo flying with AirVanuatu Based on special group airfares*

Return airport transfers in Santo

Continental breakfast daily at Coral Quays Resort

8 Shore dive package with Coral Quays Dive. Includes the use of tanks, weights, belts & dive guide services

Australian departure and applicable airline taxes (approx. $245 &subject to change)*

Does Not Include:

Travel Insurance
Meals other than specified

We recommend:
A minimum of deep diver certification to explore many of the famous parts of the wreck which are beyond 30m. Wreck certification woudl be advantageous and may be combined with this trip on request. Technical diving certifications are ideal for this trip.

It is strongly recommend that divers have current Divers Alert Network (DAN) membership in addition to travel insurance.

*Conditions Apply – Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rates
*A non refundable deposit of $300 is required to secure a spot on this trip *
*Airfares subject to change and availability at time of booking *