Espiritu Santo

Departing: 24 August 2008
Tour Leader: Rubens

Diving the President Coolidge

One island in Vanuatu, more than any other attracts divers like a magnet - Espiritu Santo. The island that inspired James A. Michiner to write his classic "South Pacific." Approximately 45 minutes flying time from Port Vila to Santo, Air Vanuatu operates daily services between the 2 islands. Luganville is the main town on Espiritu Santo, and although there is excellent diving in the vicinity of Luganville, diving is mainly centred on two specific, and unique sites.

The main attraction is the S.S. President Coolidge, a luxury liner which was used as a troop ship during W.W. II. The impressive wreck -198 metres long with a gross tonnage of 33,450 - is one of the largest accessible wreck to sport divers anywhere in the world.

The dive can be done from boat or shore with an easy 50 metre walk to a line that leads to the ship's bow. Visibility can range from 15 to 35 metres, and the sea is usually calm. Complete with munitions, military supplies and personal belongings scattered across the ocean floor, and of course the famous "Lady and the Unicorn" this dive is not to be missed.

Not far away is another amazing dive site - "Million Dollar Point" where the US navy dumped tonnes of valuable machinery and supplies after the war. Off Malo Island is the wreck of the destroyer USS Tucker. Santo also offers world-class coral diving and spectacular drop-offs.

Tour Cost:   $2195.00  Diver

• Airfares Ex Brisbane /  Santo / Brisbane (Air Vanuatu)  

• 8 Nights accommodation at The Deco Stop Lodge – Dorm share – Unit – Private  bathroom facilities

• Continental Breakfast daily

• Return airport transfers

• 10 shore dives with Aquamarine

• Includes: tanks, weights & dive guide services

• Australian Departure taxes (Value $260.00 – subject to change)

Cost Does Not Include:  Meals, Travel Insurance & personal spending monies

 For further information, please call:
(03) 5984-1799 or email info@idcscuba.com.au

Note: Prices are subject to change due to 2008 prices and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.