Ten guided boat dives
Explore Havannah Harbour with Abyss Vanuatu, with single tanks, weights, a dive guide and between-dive snacks included.
Vanuatu New Year Dive Adventure
Depart Sydney on Boxing Day for Abyss Scuba Diving’s seven-night Vanuatu New Year adventure, with return flights, shared accommodation and 10 guided boat dives included. Explore Havannah Harbour’s warm reefs, then welcome 2027 with the Abyss group.
$3895.00
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Vanuatu New Year Dive Adventure 2026–27
7 nights 26 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
10 boat dives With Abyss Vanuatu
Flights included Return from Sydney
From A$3,895 Per diver, shared room
Abyss New Year escape
Trade Sydney’s summer rush for warm reefs and island time
Depart Sydney on Boxing Day for seven nights in Vanuatu, 10 guided boat dives in Havannah Harbour and an easy mix of reef time, local experiences and relaxed tropical evenings. Return flights, airport transfers, shared accommodation and daily breakfast are already built into the package.
This is a genuine dive holiday rather than a rushed weekend: enough time to settle into the rhythm of two boat dives per dive day, enjoy Vanuatu above the surface and begin 2027 somewhere memorable.
Why choose this adventure?
A complete New Year escape with the big details organised
Return flights from Sydney
Jetstar return airfares, Australian departure taxes, airline taxes and Port Vila airport transfers are included in the package.
More than the diving
Enjoy a local village tour, a kava-bar evening, relaxed poolside sunsets and genuine time to experience Vanuatu with the group.
The diving
Warm-water variety around Havannah Harbour
Around Moso Island and north-west Efate, dive sites range from coral gardens and bommies to walls, gutters, swim-throughs and ledges, with profiles selected for the conditions and the group.
Dugongs are present in Havannah Harbour, and local people report regular sightings around Moso Island, so seeing one during the week is a genuine possibility. They are free-ranging wild animals, however, so no departure, dive or day can guarantee an encounter. A dedicated dugong swim is not included, and the trip remains a complete ten-dive New Year holiday whether or not a dugong appears. Explore the evidence for dugongs in Havannah Harbour and around Moso Island.
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10 guided boat dives
Two boat dives per day across five planned dive days. -
Abyss Vanuatu support
Single tanks, weights and dive-guide services are included. -
Included Nitrox fills
Available for Nitrox-certified divers. -
Relaxed surface intervals
Between-dive snacks are served on a beautiful beach.
Exact dive sites, profiles and sequencing remain subject to weather, sea conditions, local operational advice and diver suitability.
Explore the Vanuatu diving and holiday guideA wild possibility
Dugongs may appear—but the trip does not promise one
Havannah Harbour includes the sheltered seagrass habitat used by dugongs. Their presence means a sighting from the boat, at the surface or, more rarely, by chance underwater is a genuine possibility. It remains a matter of timing and wild-animal behaviour, not something Abyss can schedule.
Know what the evidence says
See the habitat, research and local knowledge behind the Havannah Harbour and Moso Island dugong guide.
Keep the expectation honest
Explore where dugongs may be encountered in Vanuatu and compare wild dugong possibilities around the world.
Let the animal lead
If a suitable opportunity arises, the local team will follow current permissions, local direction and the responsible dugong encounter guidelines. Nobody should chase, crowd, touch or feed a dugong.
New to the animal itself? Meet the dugong—the gentle sea cow, including its biology, diet, habitat and conservation.
Your package
What is included from Sydney
One package brings together the international travel, seven-night stay, dive program and selected island experiences.
Flights & transfers
- Return Jetstar airfares from Sydney to Port Vila
- Australian departure and airline taxes
- Return Port Vila airport transfers
Seven-night stay
- Shared accommodation at Reflections Retreat
- Air-conditioned rooms with mini fridge
- Towels, linen and toiletries
- Wi-Fi in communal areas
Diving
- 10-dive package with Abyss Vanuatu
- Two boat dives per dive day
- Single tanks, weights and dive guide
- Nitrox fills for Nitrox-certified divers
- Between-dive beach snacks
Island time
- Breakfast daily at Reflections Retreat
- One kava-bar evening
- Local village tour
How the week flows
A simple rhythm: arrive, dive, celebrate and return
The exact day-by-day order will be confirmed in the final itinerary. The package follows this overall rhythm.
- 26 Dec
Sydney to Port Vila
Fly from Sydney with Jetstar, transfer from Port Vila Airport and settle into Reflections Retreat.
- Dive days
Ten dives with Abyss Vanuatu
Enjoy two guided boat dives per dive day, with beach snacks between dives and time to relax back at the retreat.
- New Year
Welcome 2027 in tropical Vanuatu
Celebrate the turn of the year with the Abyss group. Any organised New Year’s Eve activity will be confirmed in the final itinerary.
- Island time
Culture and tropical evenings
The program also includes a local village tour and kava-bar evening, with poolside sunsets woven around the dive schedule.
- 2 Jan
Port Vila to Sydney
Transfer to Port Vila Airport for the return Jetstar flight to Sydney.
Flying after diving: The final dive schedule will be set around the return flight and the required pre-flight surface interval. Every diver must also follow their dive computer, personal limits and operator guidance.
Your island base
Seven nights at Reflections Retreat
Return from the water to an easy tropical base where the group can reset, compare the day’s dives and enjoy the last sunsets of 2026.
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Shared air-conditioned rooms
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Mini fridge in each room
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Towels, linen and toiletries supplied
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Daily breakfast
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Wi-Fi in communal areas
The package price is for a diver in shared accommodation. Ask Abyss before booking if you require a different rooming arrangement.
Below the surface
A glimpse beneath Vanuatu’s surface
Images show the character of Vanuatu diving. Specific sites, visibility and wildlife—including dugongs and turtles—cannot be guaranteed.
Package price
From A$3,895
per diver, departing Sydney, shared accommodation
Minimum deposit: A$850 per person Review the current total and booking conditions before paying
Check availability & bookBudget separately
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than those specified
- Personal spending
- Excess luggage fees
- Any dive equipment not expressly listed as included
Please note: Jetstar fares are subject to change until ticketed. The package price and components may change due to supplier rates and currency exchange movements. Confirm the current total and applicable booking conditions before paying.
Before you commit
Confirm the trip fits your diving and travel needs
Diver suitability
Ask Abyss to confirm certification, recent-dive experience, medical paperwork and any personal equipment requirements for the planned program.
Rooming
The advertised diver price uses shared accommodation. Confirm who you are travelling with and request any alternative rooming before booking.
Insurance and luggage
Arrange suitable travel insurance, check airline baggage limits for your dive gear and use the dive travel packing checklist. Excess luggage fees are not included.
Travel arrangements: This package is coordinated by Dive Adventures, an accredited IATA agency (No. 0234 1824). Abyss Scuba Diving hosts the group, with diving provided by Abyss Vanuatu. Bookings are subject to the Dive Adventures Booking Terms and Conditions.
Trip questions
The details most likely to affect your decision
If your question is not covered here, contact Abyss before booking.
Are international flights included?
Yes. The package includes return Jetstar airfares from Sydney to Port Vila, together with Australian departure and airline taxes. Fares remain subject to change until ticketed.
What dive equipment is included?
Single tanks, weights and dive-guide services are included. Nitrox fills are included for Nitrox-certified divers. Confirm any other equipment needs with Abyss before travel.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast is included daily at Reflections Retreat, along with between-dive snacks on dive days. Other meals are not included unless they are added to the final confirmed itinerary.
Are the dive sites and marine life guaranteed?
No. Site selection follows weather, sea conditions, local operational advice and diver suitability. Marine-life encounters are always natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Will I see a dugong?
Dugongs are present in Havannah Harbour and local people report regular sightings around Moso Island, so seeing one is a genuine possibility. Nobody can guarantee a sighting on this departure or on any particular day, and a dedicated dugong search or swim is not included. The holiday remains a complete ten-dive New Year adventure without a sighting. If a suitable opportunity arises, the local team will proceed only under applicable permissions, and guests must follow the responsible encounter guidelines and local direction.
How do I secure a place?
Select “Check availability & book” and review the current package total and conditions. The booking form currently requires a minimum deposit of A$850 per person.
Boxing Day 2026 – 2 January 2027
Start 2027 with ten dives and a Vanuatu sunset
Check current availability online, or call Abyss if you need help with rooming or diver suitability.
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