Scuba Diving in Vanuatu

Explore 42 dive sites and 8 dive centres in Vanuatu. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Vanuatu Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 42 dive sites, 8 dive centres, 418 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Vanuatu

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Vanuatu

The best months to dive in Vanuatu are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 29.1°C
  • February: Great, water 29.1°C
  • March: Great, water 29.1°C
  • April: Great, water 29.1°C
  • May: Great, water 29.1°C
  • June: Great, water 29.1°C
  • July: Great, water 29.1°C
  • August: Great, water 29.1°C
  • September: Great, water 29.1°C
  • October: Great, water 29.1°C
  • November: Great, water 29.1°C
  • December: Great, water 29.1°C

Recommended Packing List for Vanuatu

Based on average water temperature of 29.1°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions