Flights & transfers
- Return flights from Sydney to Port Vila
- Australian departure and airline taxes
- Return Port Vila airport transfers
Vanuatu New Year Dive Adventure
Depart Sydney on Boxing Day, 26 December 2026, for seven nights in Vanuatu and return on 2 January 2027. The package includes return flights from Sydney, shared accommodation at Reflections Retreat, airport transfers and 10 guided boat dives over five planned dive days.
A$3,895 per diver in shared accommodation. Reserve with an A$850 deposit. Welcome 2027 with the Abyss group; any organised New Year activity will be confirmed in the final itinerary. Reserve the New Year Adventure — $850 Deposit.
$3895.00
Availability: In Stock
Boxing Day 2026 – 2 January 2027
Vanuatu New Year Dive Adventure 2026–27
Fly from Sydney on Boxing Day for seven nights, 10 guided boat dives and New Year in Vanuatu with the Abyss group. Return flights, airport transfers and shared accommodation are included, so this fixed festive departure brings the major travel arrangements into one package.
Dates 26 Dec–2 Jan
Flights Return from Sydney
Diving 10 boat dives
Package A$3,895
Reserve A$850 deposit
Flights are included, but do not make separate or connecting arrangements yet. Final flight times, airline details and baggage allowance will be confirmed after ticketing. Supplier rates and the package total remain subject to confirmation before payment.
The festive package
Everything organised around one fixed New Year week
This is the Vanuatu choice for divers who want Boxing Day departure, the turn of the year with an Abyss group and the international travel included rather than arranged separately.
Seven-night stay
- Shared air-conditioned accommodation at Reflections Retreat
- Mini fridge, towels, linen and toiletries
- Wi-Fi in communal areas
Ten-dive program
- 10 guided boat dives over five planned dive days
- Single tanks, weights and dive guide
- Nitrox fills for Nitrox-certified divers
- Between-dive snacks
Island & group time
- Breakfast daily
- Planned local village tour
- Planned kava-bar evening
- Welcome 2027 with the Abyss group
Final supplier itinerary: the airline, flight schedule, baggage allowance, cultural activities and exact order of the week will be confirmed in the final travel documents.
The fixed festive rhythm
Boxing Day departure, five dive days and New Year together
The precise dive-site and activity order remains flexible, but the dates and purpose of this group holiday are clear.
- 26 Dec
Sydney to Port Vila
Depart Sydney on Boxing Day, transfer from Port Vila Airport and settle into the accommodation with the group.
- Dive week
Ten guided boat dives
Five planned dive days provide two guided boat dives per day, with surface intervals and relaxed time back at the retreat.
- New Year
Welcome 2027 in Vanuatu
Celebrate the change of year with the Abyss group. Any organised New Year’s Eve activity will be confirmed in the final itinerary.
- Island time
Experience more than the dive boat
The planned village visit and kava-bar evening sit around the diving, breakfast and time to relax by the pool.
- 2 Jan
Return to Sydney
Use the included airport transfer and return flight after the required pre-flight surface interval.
Flying after diving: the final dive schedule will protect the required pre-flight surface interval. Every diver must also follow their computer, personal limits and the trip team’s instructions.
The diving
Ten warm-water dives with Abyss Vanuatu
The planned program explores the best suitable reefs around Havannah Harbour, Moso Island and north-west Efate. Depending on conditions, the terrain may include coral gardens, bommies, walls, gutters, ledges and guide-approved swim-through-style routes.
- Two boat dives per planned dive day
- Tanks, weights, dive guide and dive-day snacks included
- Nitrox fills included for appropriately certified divers
- Sites and profiles matched to weather, current and the group
Dugongs and turtles live in the wider Havannah Harbour environment, but no wildlife encounter is included or guaranteed. The trip remains a complete New Year dive holiday without a sighting.
Suitability matters: this trip is for certified divers. Certification, recent diving, medical fitness and equipment needs must be confirmed with Abyss before departure.
Price, rooms and preparation
What to confirm before paying the deposit
A$3,895
Per diver in shared accommodation, departing Sydney.
A$850 deposit per person Review the current total and conditions in the booking popup before paying.
Reserve the New Year Adventure — $850 DepositBudget separately
- Travel insurance covering scuba diving, cancellation, overseas medical treatment and emergency evacuation
- Meals and drinks other than those listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Personal dive equipment not expressly stated as included
- Excess airline baggage, optional activities and personal spending
Rooming
The advertised price uses a shared room. Ask Abyss for confirmation before assuming an alternative room, single occupancy or a non-diver arrangement is available.
Before you commit
- Confirm your certification, recent diving and medical paperwork
- Confirm shared-room arrangements and any special requirements
- Arrange travel insurance when you pay the deposit
- Wait for the ticketed flight schedule before arranging connections
- Check the confirmed baggage allowance before packing dive gear
Travel arrangements: the current package is coordinated by Dive Adventures, IATA No. 0234 1824. Abyss supports the group and Abyss Vanuatu provides the diving. Bookings are subject to the Dive Adventures Booking Terms and Conditions.
Before booking
New Year Adventure questions
Are the return Sydney flights included?
Yes. Return flights from Sydney to Port Vila and applicable airline and Australian departure taxes are included in the current package. Final airline, flight times and baggage allowance will be confirmed after ticketing.
What diving and equipment are included?
The package includes 10 guided boat dives over five planned dive days, single tanks, weights, dive-guide services and between-dive snacks. Nitrox fills are included for Nitrox-certified divers. Confirm any other equipment needs before travel.
Which meals and activities are included?
Breakfast is included daily and snacks are provided between dives. A village visit and kava-bar evening are planned. Other meals, drinks and activities are included only when they appear in the final confirmed itinerary.
Is a New Year’s Eve event guaranteed?
The fixed departure lets the Abyss group welcome 2027 together in Vanuatu. Any organised party, venue, dinner or other New Year’s Eve activity will be confirmed in the final itinerary rather than promised in advance.
Are particular dive sites or wildlife guaranteed?
No. Site selection follows weather, sea conditions, local advice and diver suitability. Dugongs, turtles and other wildlife are free-ranging; a dedicated encounter is not included and no sighting can be guaranteed.
How do I secure my place?
Open the booking options, review the current package total and conditions, then pay the A$850 minimum deposit per person. Certification, recent diving, medical fitness and rooming must be confirmed with Abyss before departure.
26 December 2026 – 2 January 2027
Start 2027 in Vanuatu with ten dives and the Abyss group
The dates are fixed, the return Sydney flights are included and the booking requires an A$850 deposit.
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