Abyss Vanuatu Family Dive Trip

Family-Friendly Warm Water Diving | 6 Nights | 8 Boat Dives | From $2,295 Standard Diver Land-Only

Limited Family Places Available – Secure Your Spot with a $1,000 Deposit!

The Abyss Vanuatu Family Dive Trip is a relaxed warm-water holiday for families, junior divers, certified divers and non-diving family members. Enjoy clear tropical reefs, turtles, colourful marine life, easy morning boat dives, island accommodation, kayaking, community experiences and plenty of time to relax together in Vanuatu.

This trip is designed to make overseas dive travel simple for families. Junior Open Water divers are welcome, non-diving children can come along, and parents can enjoy a supported group holiday with Abyss while still having the flexibility to self-cater, explore, relax by the pool or head out to local restaurants.

Why Join This Family Trip?

✓ Family-friendly Vanuatu dive holiday with Abyss support

✓ Junior Open Water divers welcome

✓ Non-diving children and non-diving partners welcome

✓ Warm, clear tropical water and relaxed reef diving

✓ Diving around Moso Island, Hat Island and Paul’s Rock

✓ Walls, bommies, drop-offs, caverns, overhangs, ledges and tropical reef life

✓ Morning double dives, with afternoons free for family time

✓ Twin-share air-conditioned accommodation

✓ Continental breakfast each morning

✓ Tanks and weights included for divers

✓ Free use of resort kayaks

This is a great option for families wanting a warm-water overseas dive trip without the pressure of a hard-core expedition. The pace is relaxed, the diving is scenic, and there is plenty of time outside the water.

Dive Highlights

• Moso Island – Clear water, reef life, coral gardens and relaxed tropical diving
• Hat Island – Reef walls, bommies, ledges and beautiful marine life
• Paul’s Rock – One of the famous local dive areas and a highlight of Vanuatu diving
• Swim-throughs, overhangs and caverns – Fun underwater terrain for suitably certified divers
• Turtles, reef fish and corals – A beautiful warm-water change from Sydney diving

A Relaxed Family Holiday

After your flight, you’ll be met by our local driver for the scenic transfer to your accommodation. On the way, we can stop at the local supermarket, bottle shop and fruit markets so you can pick up supplies for the trip.

The accommodation is set on the ocean with a beautiful outlook, a lovely pool and a relaxed island feel. Each morning, we’ll head out for a double dive, with snacks between dives. Most days we expect to be back around lunch time, leaving your afternoons free to relax, kayak, explore the area or enjoy time together as a family.

Meals are flexible. Continental breakfast is included each morning, with toast, cereal and fresh fruit available for you to help yourself. Lunches and dinners are not included, so you can self-cater or catch a local bus to a range of local restaurants in the area.

Accommodation

6 nights twin-share accommodation with air-conditioning

Ocean outlook and relaxed tropical setting

Pool and outdoor spaces for family downtime

Free use of resort kayaks

Self-catering options available

Trip Snapshot

Destination: Vanuatu

Diving: 8 boat dives, usually 2 dives per day

Accommodation: 6 nights twin-share, air-conditioned accommodation

Standard Diver Place: From $2,295 per person, land-only

Standard Non-Diver Place: From $1,395 per person, land-only

Extra Child Under 14: Available only as the 3rd or 4th person in a room

Deposit: $1,000 per person

Balance: Due 60 days before departure

Group Size: Minimum 6 people required, maximum 12 guests

Family Room Pricing Made Simple

Family pricing is based on the room setup. The first two people in each room are charged as standard package places. Children under 14 only receive the extra-child rate when they are the 3rd or 4th person in that room.

✓ Standard diver place: $2,295

✓ Standard non-diver place: $1,395

✓ Extra child diver under 14, as 3rd or 4th person in room: $1,995

✓ Extra child non-diver under 14, as 3rd or 4th person in room: $1,095

Simple rule: the first two people in a room pay the standard package price. Extra children under 14 in that same room receive the extra-child rate.

Examples:

• 1 adult + 1 child: 2 standard places
• 1 adult + 2 children: 2 standard places + 1 extra-child place
• 2 adults + 1 child: 2 standard places + 1 extra-child place
• 2 adults + 2 children: 2 standard places + 2 extra-child places
• 2 adults + 3 children: 2 rooms required, priced as 4 standard places + 1 extra-child place

All family rooming must be confirmed by Abyss before final confirmation. Please include the names, ages, diving status and proposed rooming for every family member when booking.

What’s Included?

✓ 6 nights twin-share accommodation with air-conditioning

✓ Continental breakfast each morning

✓ 8 boat dives, usually 2 dives per day

✓ Tanks and weights for divers

✓ Snacks between dives

✓ Free use of resort kayaks

✓ Village tour

✓ School/community visit, subject to local arrangements and permission

✓ Return airport transfer to accommodation

Not Included

• Flights
• Local reef tax, payable locally – amount to be confirmed
• Travel insurance
• Lunches, dinners and drinks
• Equipment hire other than tanks and weights
• Course fees if completing additional training
• Personal spending and optional activities

Family & Junior Diver Requirements

• Certified divers must hold at least Open Water Diver certification
• Junior Open Water divers are welcome
• Junior divers must dive within their certification, age limits and depth limits
• Parent or guardian supervision is required for junior divers
• Non-diving children are welcome
• Non-diving partners are welcome
• Recent diving before departure is recommended
• All divers must dive within their certification, experience and comfort level

Nitrox note: Nitrox is not included on the 2026 Vanuatu family departures. Nitrox is planned for future Vanuatu trips once the compressor setup is complete.

Family, Community & Island Time

This trip includes time to experience more than just the diving. Alongside the reef and ocean activities, the itinerary includes a village tour and a school/community visit, subject to local arrangements and permission. These experiences are designed to be respectful, relaxed and appropriate for families.

Food, Flights & Free Time

Breakfast is included each morning. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not included. You can self-cater at the accommodation or catch a local bus to local restaurants in the area.

Flights are not included in the package price. Estimated return flights are approximately $650, subject to airline availability and change. Please do not book flights until Abyss confirms your place and confirms the trip is proceeding.

Non-Divers, Children & Single Supplement

• Standard non-diver place: $1,395 land-only.
• Extra child rates: only apply to children under 14 who are the 3rd or 4th person in a room.
• Single supplement: $110 per night, subject to availability.
• Solo travellers: solo guests are welcome. We will do our best to match suitable twin-share guests where possible.

Why Join the Vanuatu Family Trip with Abyss Scuba Diving?

✓ Abyss-supported overseas dive travel

✓ Family-friendly warm-water diving

✓ Junior Open Water divers welcome

✓ Non-diving family members welcome

✓ Small-group travel with like-minded families and divers

✓ Local dive preparation available before departure

✓ A relaxed balance of diving, island time and family experiences

Optional Enhancements

✓ Book a refresher dive before departure

✓ Service your gear before travel

✓ Hire dive equipment if required, at extra cost

✓ Ask about additional training before the trip

✓ Add a single supplement, subject to availability

Book Now – Secure Your Family Places with a $1,000 Deposit!

Travel insurance is required and must include scuba diving where applicable, 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

FAQs

Can Junior Open Water divers join?
Yes. Junior Open Water divers are welcome. They must dive within their certification, age limits and depth limits, and parent or guardian supervision is required.

Can non-diving children come?
Yes. Non-diving children are welcome, subject to rooming availability and family supervision.

How does child pricing work?
Child pricing is based on room setup. The first two people in each room are standard package places. Children under 14 only receive the extra-child rate when they are the 3rd or 4th person in that room.

What if one adult travels with one child?
That uses one room with two people, so both guests are charged as standard package places. The extra-child rate does not apply because the child is not the 3rd or 4th person in the room.

What if one adult travels with two children?
This is usually priced as two standard package places plus one extra-child place. Rooming must be confirmed by Abyss.

What if two parents travel with three children?
This requires two rooms. It is usually priced as four standard package places plus one extra-child place. Abyss must confirm the rooming before final confirmation.

Can non-diving partners come?
Yes. Non-diving partners are welcome. A standard non-diver place is $1,395, land-only.

Is Nitrox included?
No. Nitrox is not included on the 2026 Vanuatu family departures. It is planned for future Vanuatu trips once the compressor setup is complete.

Is gear hire included?
Tanks and weights are included for divers. Other dive gear is available for rental if required, at extra cost.

What meals are included?
Continental breakfast is included each morning. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not included. You can self-cater or visit local restaurants.

Should I book 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.

Is there a standard Vanuatu trip for adults?
Yes. See the Abyss Vanuatu Dive Trip for the standard 10-dive Vanuatu package.

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Family places are limited for this small-group Vanuatu dive escape. Book early to avoid disappointment.

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