Minimum Diver Qualification – Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent.
The Coolidge’s shallowest point at the bow is 20m, which slopes immediately away to 70m. An Open Water Diver qualification will not allow enough depth or experience to enjoy what this incredible site has to explore.
Highly recommend Deep Diver (40m) & Wreck Diver (Penetration level) qualifications to ensure your best experience on these WWII relics.
One island in Vanuatu, more than any other attracts divers like a magnet – Espiritu Santo. The majestic beauty of Santo is what inspired James A. Michener to write his classic “Tales of the South Pacific.” Just under 3hrs flight time, Air Vanuatu operates weekly direct flights between Brisbane and Santo.
People still come from within the jungle to trade for a few basic necessities, then blend quietly back into the shadows, amongst the remains of crashed B17 bombers, deserted Dakotas and old WWII hangars and storage shelters that are scattered in the thick tropical jungle and serve as silent reminders of the American occupation of the island.
During the Pacific Campaign of WWII over 100,000 allied troops and support staff were stationed on Santo and the time they spent there is still evident today. Other wrecks and remains from the war lie below the surface of the clear blue waters. One of the major diving draw-cards of Santo is the S.S. President Coolidge, a World War II troop transport wreck. The township of Luganville is the capital of Espiritu Santo and features a range of accommodation from hotels to beach front resorts, restaurants, coffee shops a sports club and dive shops. Join us on a fully organised and escorted trip where all you need to worry about is…..well….nothing!!
From $3045 per Diver (Check with us for Non-Diver pricing)
Confirmed Divers:
1 – Di D.
2 – Mark K
3 – Catherine K
4 – Mark S (TBC)
5 – Craig F (TBC)
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Group Travel Package Price
Santo, Vanuatu
8 days / 7 nights Ex Brisbane
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26th December 2024 to January 2nd 2025
Beachfront Resort, Santo (Accommodation
Pacific Dive (Diving)
Price Includes:
- Return flights Ex Brisbane to Santo – with Air Vanuatu (Subject to change)
- Australian departure & airline taxes
- Return Airport Transfers in Luganville
- 7 nights twin share accommodation at Beachfront Resort (Starfish Lodge)
- Free WiFi in Restaurant Area
- Continental Breakfast Daily
- 10 shore dives – ex President Coolidge & Million Dollar Point, including single tanks, weights & dive guide services
Cost Does Not Include:
- Travel insurance, personal spending money and any excess luggage surcharges
- Transport to departure point (Brisbane)
- Drinks & Meals other than breakfast & post dive refreshments
Booking Requirements:
To secure your place on this trip, you will need to complete a booking form and return it together with a non refundable deposit amount of $500 per person.
Booking Form – Santo New Years Eve 2024/2025
Balance due September 2024
Booking Conditions apply : Prices subject to change at any time without notice due to currency fluctuations and supplier rate changes.
See terms and conditions as per Dive Adventures web site www.diveadventures.com.au
Booking Reference # S-28142
