President Coolidge Discovery
12 days London to London
The highlight for many divers in Vanuatu is the S.S. President Coolidge, a luxury liner used as a troop ship during WWII. This impressive wreck -198 metres long and 33,450 gross tonnage - is one of the largest accessible wrecks anywhere in the world. With munitions, military supplies and personal belongings scattered across the ocean floor, and of course the famous 'Lady and the Unicorn' this dive is not to be missed. Not far away is another amazing dive site, 'Million Dollar Point,' where the US Navy dumped tonnes of valuable machinery and supplies after the war.- Day 1. Depart London for Port Vila via Fiji or Australia
- Day 3. Port Vila, 1-night at the Melanesian Hotel. Other hotels available on request.
- Overnight in Port Vila at the Melanesian Hotel. Other hotels available on request.
- Day 4. Fly to Espiritu Santo 7 - nights [B]
- Transfer to the Hotel Deco Stop where you will stay for the next seven nights. Other hotels available on request.
There is plenty of diving to be had especially with The President Coolidge available as a shore dive, she rests in 20 to 72 metres of water. If you want to see the whole wreck, you'll need at least 10 to 15 dives, but you can certainly get a feel for her magnitude and majesty on even a few dives.
- Day 9. Explore Santo above ground [B]
- Whether it is a trip to Champagne Beach or a look for some of the WWII wreckage scattered in the undergrowth.
- Day 11. Return to the UK via Port Vila and Fiji or Australia
- Day 12. Arrive home
- Cost per person: From £2,445
- What is included: Flights, transfers, meals & diving as indicated
- Accommodation: Hotel - 8 nights
- Departure details: Daily, throughout the year
- Diving package: 10 shore dives, tanks & weights
- Trip code: DVPC
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