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Vanuatu trip - Aug 2026


 

FLIGHTS

Solomon Airlines - BNE | SON | VLI | BNE x 4
Economy Class
Solomon Airlines and V Australia
Checked luggage: 1 piece up to 30kg per person

  • Tue 18 Aug 2026 (VA53) BRISBANE 10:40 - PORT VILA 14:15

  • Tue 18 Aug 2026 (IE727) PORT VILA 15:15 - ESPIRITU SANTO 16:00

  • Tue 25 Aug 2026 (IE727) ESPIRITU SANTO 17:00 - BRISBANE 18:50

Please note that the package prices are based on instant-purchase airfares and should be used as an indicative guide only. Once we receive your booking form, we will be able to confirm the total cost of your package and your airfare reservation will be made. Airfares can only be held for 24hrs. Full payment for your airfare will be required within that time. Fares are subject to availability at the time of booking.

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TRANSFERS

Novotel Brisbane Airport:

  • STA shuttle service is available between 4am and 9am on a loop service every 40 mins. $8pp (subject to change) for Domestic and International Transfers, each way.

  • Skygate Terminal Bus is a free service between the airport terminals and Skygate (Novotel Brisbane Airport is located in Skygate).

The Espiritu Hotel - Santo: return airport transfers.

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ACCOMMODATION

Novotel Brisbane Airport
(1 night pre & post - 17/08/2025 and 25/08/2026)

Options:

  • Standard Two Double Bed Room - Twin/Double - 2 x double bed

  • Standard King Bed Room - Single - 1 x king bed

The Espiritu Hotel - Santo
(7 nights - in: 18/08/2026 - out: 25/08/2026)

Check in: 2:00pm
Check out: 10:00am

Options:

  • Standard Room - Twin/Double - 1 x double bed or 2 x single beds

  • Standard Room - Single - 1 x double bed or 2 x single beds

  • Deluxe Balcony Room - Twin/Double - 1 x king bed or 2 x single beds

  • Deluxe Balcony Room - Single - 1 x king bed or 2 x single beds

Includes:

  • Accommodation

  • Tropical breakfast

  • Free WiFi

  • 15% Government tax and Tourism Levy (subject to change)

Please note: for divers who have brought their own equipment, hotel provides a secure dive gear wash and storage room with BCD and wetsuit hangers provided.

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ACTIVITIES

Pacific Dive Santo - 10 shore dive package. Diving days: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Aug 2026

Includes (2 dives per day):

  • Transfers from selected town accommodation (to and from dive sites)

  • Tanks (1 tank per dive)

  • Weights

  • Dive guide

  • Light refreshments post dive

Please note: most recreational dives on the SS President Coolidge are decompression dives. Equipment required for recreational diving the SS President Coolidge includes:

  • 1 x primary light

  • At least 1 x backup light

  • Surface signalling device (SMB)

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INSURANCE

Pacific Dive recommends all travellers to have sufficient Travel Insurance as well as Diving Insurance that will cover treatment and evacuation. The closest Decompression Chamber is in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

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EXCLUDE

Passport & visa fees, airfares from & to Melbourne, excess luggage surcharges, meals unless specified, travel insurance, personal spending money.

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Deposit: $850pp, non-refundable.

The package price has been based on the best available airfares at time of quotation only. Airfares are subject to change at any time without notice. The package price will need to be revised for best available airfares at time of booking. Airfares are available for booking 10-11 months prior to departure.

Group departures are based on a minimum number of passengers travelling together. Price Increases may occur if numbers are not reached.

Twin share same gender accommodation cannot be guaranteed. In the event that that we are unable to offer you twin share accommodation with a member of your group, single room supplements will be apply.

The package price is subject to change due to currency fluctuations or contracted rate changes until paid in full. All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on www.diveadventures.com.au.

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