Vanuatu - President Coolidge 29 June - 8 July 2027 $4995
Whether you are after world class diving or a peaceful tropical escape , Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu has it all. Dive the wreck of the SS President Coolidge, regarded as one of the best wreck dives in the world. Originally a luxury ocean liner the vessel was converted into a US troop transport ship during world war 2. She ran aground after being struck by mines in October 1942 and sunk just off shore. Today the Coolidge is almost entirely intact stretching 200 meters in length it is an underwater time capsule rich with history and marine life. Not far away Million dollar point is another fascinating dive where the US discarded tonnes of valuable machinery and supplies into the ocean after the war. Today the site is a surreal underwater playground with sunken relics teeming with marine life.
Availability: In Stock
Price of $4995 per diver or $3450 non diver includes:
Return airfares Ex Auckland to Espiritu Santo via Port Villa with Soloman Airlines **
9 Nights Twin share standard accommodation at The Deco Stop Lodge
Tropical Daily Breakfast
8 Shore dives ( SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar point)
4 Boat reef dives
Day trip to Dany Island, Champagne Beach and Blue Hole
Dive tanks, weights and Dive Guide services
Return Airport Transfers in Santo.
** Note price subject to change until flights are confirmed 11 months prior to travel.
Divers coming on this trip will need to be at least PADI Advanced certified (or equivalent) , a wreck speciality course is highly recommended All divers are required to have a torch and a back up light. a knife / cutting tool and an SMB.
Contact liz@divezonetauranga.co.nz for more information on this trip.
