Tranquility Island Resort - Port Vila & Efate
Tranquility Island Resort is a PADI 5-Star Dive Resort, sitting on its own small island just off Efate. We’ve always appreciated their commitment to marine conservation, running a turtle sanctuary alongside the dive operation. If you’re looking for a quieter, more intimate escape from Port Vila’s buzz, this is a solid choice. You can expect a good mix of healthy reef dives and some interesting wreck opportunities, particularly with the Star of Russia. It’s a great spot for couples or smaller groups who appreciate a slower pace and want to combine relaxing topside with decent diving.
- Location
- Port Vila & Efate, Vanuatu, Central & South Pacific
- Coordinates
- -17.750000, 168.300000
- Website
- https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/vanuatu/tranquility-island-resort/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:8337]
- Address
- Port Vila, Vanuatu
Dive Sites Near Tranquility Island Resort
Tranquility Island Resort provides access to 15 dive sites in Port Vila & Efate.
- Anchor Reef (reef)
- Cathedral Cave - 5-15m (cave)
- Gotham City - 15-30m (wall)
- Hideaway Island
- KATHLEEN - 20m (wreck)
- Konanda
- KONANDA - 19m (wreck)
- Mele Reef (reef)
- Moso Drift Dive - 10-25m (drift)
- Owens Reef (reef)
- Pango Wall (wall)
- Semele (reef)
- Semle Federsen
- Star Of Russia (wreck)
- STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) - 34m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Port Vila & Efate
Best Time to Dive in Port Vila & Efate
The warmest water temperatures in Port Vila & Efate occur in January, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.0°C (air: 26.0°C)
- February: 29.0°C (air: 26.3°C)
- March: 29.0°C (air: 25.8°C)
- April: 29.0°C (air: 25.7°C)
- May: 29.0°C (air: 24.3°C)
- June: 29.0°C (air: 23.8°C)
- July: 29.0°C (air: 23.3°C)
- August: 29.0°C (air: 22.9°C)
- September: 29.0°C (air: 23.5°C)
- October: 29.0°C (air: 24.2°C)
- November: 29.0°C (air: 25.0°C)
- December: 29.0°C (air: 26.1°C)
Marine Life in Port Vila & Efate
Home to 329 recorded species including 272 reef fish, 16 sea cucumbers, 12 sea snails & nudibranchs, 6 seagrass & algae, 6 hard corals, 4 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Dugong (Dugong dugon) - Whales & Dolphins
- Black sea cucumber (Holothuria atra) - Sea Cucumbers
- Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) - Clams & Mussels
- Bristle-toothed Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus striatus) - Reef Fish
- Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina)
- Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) - Reef Fish
- Banded Goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus) - Reef Fish
- Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) - Reef Fish
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Redfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunulatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Port Vila & Efate
Based on average water temperature of 29.0°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