What a Vanuatu dive trip actually costs

Vanuatu · trip-cost estimates · 7 nights
Estimated subtotal
$1,250 – $3,375

Per person for 7 nights — flights, hotel, dive ops, and gear-bag fees included. Typical trip lands around $1,875. Transfers, meals and any unpriced extras are additional.

💰 Cost breakdown (per person)

Round-trip flightvaries by home airport — we watch fares from yours~$450
Hotel × 7 nights~$137/night typical · $50–$351/night range$350–$2,457
Diving (3 days, 2-tank)checked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$390
Gearchecked dive gear ~$70 RT, or rent ~$40/day locally~$70
Estimated subtotal
$1,250 – $3,3757 nights, per person

Transfers & hotel pickup

Airport travel and getting to the dive boat are separate costs. These are published policies, not confirmed reservations.

Airport to accommodation

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Accommodation to diving

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🐠 Best time to go

Prime months: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep.

Dry season, best viz to 100ft; dugongs off Aore Island, turtles, rays, reef sharks

🤿 The diving

Boat/panga entry to sites including SS President Coolidge wreck, Million Dollar Point, USS Tucker, and Hideaway Island reef; warm 75–86°F water, visibility 18–50m; suits beginners to advanced depending on site.

Also known for: Drinking kava at a nakamal (traditional open-air kava bar)

⭐ Top-rated dive shops

Triton Explorers★★★★★ (56)
Critter Spotter★★★★★ (5)
Tranquility Island Eco Dive Resort Booking Office★★★★★ (1)
Allan Power Dive Tours★★★★★ (137)

🥾 When you're not diving

Mount Yasur Volcano — Walk to the rim of one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes on Tanna Island.

Kastom Village Tours — Visit traditional Ni-Vanuatu villages to see local customs, dance, and everyday village life.

Mele Cascades — Hike through jungle to a series of tiered freshwater waterfalls near Port Vila.

Vanuatu Cultural Centre — Explore artifacts, traditional carvings, and exhibits covering the country's 80-plus islands.

Port Vila Market — Browse fresh tropical produce, local food, and handicrafts at the busy waterfront market.

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