Abyss Vanuatu Dive Trips
Abyss Vanuatu Dive Trips are relaxed, warm-water dive holidays designed for certified divers who want clear tropical water, colourful reefs, turtles, walls, bommies, caverns and island time without a complicated long-haul itinerary. Based around Moso Island, Hat Island and Paul’s Rock, this is an easy overseas dive escape with Abyss support from booking to departure.
Land-only package. International flights to and from Port Vila are not included.
Please do not book flights until Abyss has confirmed your place and that the trip is proceeding.
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Abyss Vanuatu Dive Week
7 Nights | 10 Boat Dives | Small-Group Island Diving around Moso, Hat Island & Paul’s Rock
Limited places available – maximum 12 guests
Join Abyss Scuba Diving for a warm-water Vanuatu dive week designed for certified divers who want an easy, social and well-supported overseas dive holiday. Enjoy 7 nights, 10 boat dives and relaxed island-style accommodation, with diving around the Moso Island, Hat Island and Paul’s Rock area.
This is an ideal first overseas dive trip for newer certified divers, a confidence-building warm-water escape for Open Water divers, and a relaxed tropical holiday for experienced divers who want clear water, reef life, turtles, bommies, walls, swim-throughs and easy island time without the complexity of a long-haul expedition.
From $2,595 diver twin-share, land-only. Secure your place with a $500 deposit.
At a Glance
Trip Length
7 nights twin-share, air-conditioned accommodation.
Diving
10 boat dives, usually 2 dives per day.
Dive Areas
Moso Island, Hat Island and Paul’s Rock.
Group Size
Minimum 6 people required. Maximum 12 guests.
Transfers
Return airport transfer to accommodation included.
Included
Breakfast, tanks, weights, between-dive snacks, kayaks and village tour.
Why Join This Vanuatu Dive Week?
Warm-Water Diving Made Easy
Fly to Port Vila, settle into your accommodation, dive in the mornings and enjoy relaxed afternoons by the pool, on the kayaks, exploring locally or simply taking in the ocean views.
Built for Newer and Returning Divers
Open Water certified divers are welcome, and the trip is especially suitable for divers planning their first warm-water overseas dive holiday.
Small-Group Abyss Support
Travel with a small group of like-minded divers, with Abyss support before departure to help with preparation, packing and dive readiness.
Optional Training Upgrade
Add the PADI Advanced Open Water course while in Vanuatu for just $449 on this trip, normally $599, by prior arrangement.
One person dives; both people get a holiday. Non-diving partners are welcome and save $1,000 off the diver package.
Abyss Vanuatu Ready Support
This trip is not just booked through Abyss — it is supported by Abyss before you leave Australia. Our goal is to help you feel prepared, confident and ready to enjoy your Vanuatu diving from the first day.
Before You Go
- Trip briefing and travel preparation
- Gear and packing advice
- Travel insurance reminders
Dive Readiness
- Advice on refresher dives before travel
- Optional gear servicing or equipment hire
- Buddy matching where possible
Training Pathway
- Advanced Open Water planning
- Confidence-building for newer divers
- Support for rusty or solo divers
Dive Highlights
The exact dive schedule depends on weather, sea conditions and local advice, but the week is designed to give you a relaxed mix of easy tropical reef diving and more varied underwater terrain.
- Moso Island area – clear water, reef life, coral gardens and relaxed tropical diving
- Hat Island – reef walls, bommies, ledges and marine life
- Paul’s Rock – one of the best-known local dive areas
- Swim-throughs, overhangs and caverns – adventure and variety within recreational dive limits
- Tropical marine life – colourful reef fish, corals and the chance of turtle encounters
How the Diving Week Feels
- Welcome reef dives to settle in
- Paul’s Rock highlight dives
- Hat Island reef and wall diving
- Swim-through and cavern-style dives
- Turtle and reef-life photo opportunities
The Vanuatu Experience
From arrival in Port Vila, the trip is designed to feel easy. Your return airport transfer to the accommodation is included, and the local team will help you settle in and understand the week ahead.
The accommodation is set on the ocean with a beautiful outlook, a relaxed tropical atmosphere, a pool and outdoor spaces for downtime between dives. The week is built around morning double dives and relaxed afternoons.
Island Time Between Dives
- Relax by the pool
- Use the resort kayaks
- Explore locally
- Enjoy the ocean outlook
- Join the included village tour
Sample Week
The final schedule will depend on flights, weather and local conditions, but a typical week may look like this:
| Day 1 | Arrive in Port Vila, transfer to accommodation, settle in and trip briefing. |
| Day 2 | Two easy orientation dives around the local reefs, with time to relax in the afternoon. |
| Day 3 | Two boat dives around Moso Island or nearby reef sites, followed by kayaking, pool time or relaxing. |
| Day 4 | Paul’s Rock or the best-condition local dive area, depending on weather and visibility. |
| Day 5 | Hat Island, reef walls, bommies or swim-throughs, with optional Advanced Open Water training by arrangement. |
| Day 6 | Final scheduled dive day, selected to make the most of local conditions. |
| Day 7 | No-fly day, village tour, kayaking, relaxing, optional activities or local exploring. |
| Day 8 | Breakfast and transfer back to Port Vila airport. |
Trip Details
Trip Snapshot
- Destination: Vanuatu
- Diving: 10 boat dives, usually 2 dives per day
- Accommodation: 7 nights twin-share, air-conditioned accommodation
- Price: from $2,595 diver twin-share, land-only
- Deposit: $500 per person
- Balance: due 60 days before departure
- Group size: minimum 6 people required, maximum 12 guests
What’s Included?
- 7 nights twin-share accommodation with air-conditioning
- 10 boat dives, usually 2 dives per day
- Tanks and weights
- Snacks between dives
- Continental breakfast each morning
- Free use of resort kayaks
- Village tour
- Return airport transfer to accommodation
- Abyss pre-trip support and practical travel preparation
Optional Extra: PADI Advanced Open Water Course
Want to build your confidence while you are away? Add the PADI Advanced Open Water course to your Vanuatu trip and complete it during the week, by prior arrangement.
Trip-only discounted price: $449, normally $599.
This is a great upgrade for Open Water divers who want to continue their training, gain more experience, improve confidence and get even more from their Vanuatu diving.
Good to Know Before You Book
Additional Costs to Budget For
- International flights to and from Port Vila
- Travel insurance, including scuba diving, overseas medical treatment, cancellation cover and emergency evacuation cover
- Lunches, dinners and drinks unless otherwise stated on a specific departure
- Local reef/community contribution, if applicable – amount confirmed before departure
- Dive equipment hire other than tanks and weights
- Optional PADI Advanced Open Water course fee if completing training during the trip
- Personal spending and optional activities
Diver Requirements
- Open Water Diver certification required
- Comfortable boat diving experience recommended
- Recent diving recommended before departure
- Divers must dive within their certification, experience and comfort level
- Divers must be medically fit to dive and complete any required forms before travel
Non-Divers, Solo Travellers & Single Supplement
Non-Diving Partners
Non-diving partners are welcome and save $1,000 off the diver package.
Solo Divers
Solo travellers are welcome. We will do our best to match suitable twin-share guests where possible.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $110 per night, subject to availability.
Want the Full Vanuatu Dive Story?
Moso and the surrounding area give you the relaxed warm-water reef week. Santo gives you Vanuatu’s world-famous wreck story, including the SS President Coolidge.
If you would like to add a Santo wreck extension before or after your Vanuatu dive week, speak to Abyss before booking flights. We can advise on possible options, timing and suitability.
Explore with Care: Reef-Safe Diving
Vanuatu’s reefs are part of what makes this trip special. Abyss promotes low-impact diving, good buoyancy, no-touch reef behaviour and respect for local marine life and communities.
Before departure and during the trip, we will brief divers on reef-safe diving practices, responsible photography and how to enjoy the reefs without damaging them.
Where available, selected departures may also include reef-care or local conservation experiences. Confirmed activities will be listed on the relevant departure details.
Camera & Gear Friendly
Bring your own gear or pre-book rental equipment through Abyss. We can help with sizing, packing, servicing and setup before departure, and we recommend organising rental gear or servicing your own equipment well before travel.
Photographers are welcome. This trip offers clear water, reef scenery, turtles, colourful marine life and relaxed dive profiles that make it a great opportunity to capture your first warm-water dive images.
Ready to Join the Abyss Vanuatu Dive Week?
Places are limited to a maximum of 12 guests. Secure your place with a $500 deposit, or contact Abyss if you would like to check flights, ask about non-diver options, discuss Advanced Open Water training, or confirm whether this is the right trip for your experience level.
Not sure if it is right for you?
Contact Abyss and we can help you decide whether the trip suits your certification, recent experience and comfort level.
Travelling with a non-diver?
Non-diving partners are welcome and save $1,000 off the diver package.
Want to keep training?
You can add the PADI Advanced Open Water course for $449 on this trip, by prior arrangement.
Travel insurance is required and must include scuba diving, overseas medical treatment, cancellation cover and emergency evacuation cover. We recommend arranging insurance when you pay your deposit.
Contact Abyss Scuba Diving
Phone: (02) 9583 9662
Email: dive@abyss.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
These are the most common questions divers ask before booking the Abyss Vanuatu Dive Week. Contact Abyss if you would like help deciding whether the trip is right for your experience level.
Is this a good first overseas dive trip?
Yes. This trip is designed for certified divers who want warm-water tropical diving with Abyss support before departure. Open Water divers are welcome, and the PADI Advanced Open Water course can be added by prior arrangement.
Do I need to be an Advanced Open Water diver?
No. Open Water certified divers are welcome. Divers who want to progress can add the PADI Advanced Open Water course as an optional extra for just $449 on this trip, normally $599, by prior arrangement.
Can I complete my PADI Advanced Open Water course on this trip?
Yes. The PADI Advanced Open Water course can be added as an optional extra while in Vanuatu for just $449 on this trip. The normal price is $599, so you save $150. Places for training are by prior arrangement.
Is this trip suitable for newer divers?
Yes, provided you are certified, medically fit to dive and comfortable in the water. Recent diving before departure is recommended, and Abyss can advise on refresher options if you have not dived for a while.
Can non-diving partners come?
Yes. Non-diving partners are welcome and save $1,000 off the diver package. They can enjoy the accommodation, pool, kayaks, village tour, island setting and local area while divers are out in the mornings.
What meals are included?
Continental breakfast is included each morning. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not included unless stated on a specific departure. Abyss will provide guidance before departure so you know what to expect and can plan easily.
Is gear hire included?
Tanks and weights are included. Other dive gear is available for rental if required, at extra cost. We recommend organising rental gear or servicing your own equipment before departure.
Should I book my flights now?
Please do not book flights until Abyss confirms your place and confirms the trip is proceeding. Flights are not included in the package price.
How many people are required for the trip to proceed?
A minimum of 6 people is required for the trip to proceed. The maximum group size is 12 guests.
Is there a single supplement?
Yes. The single supplement is $110 per night, subject to availability.
Can I add Santo and the SS President Coolidge?
Possibly, depending on dates, domestic connections and availability. Speak to Abyss before booking flights if you would like to explore a Santo wreck extension before or after your Vanuatu dive week.
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