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Welcome
to Havannah Harbour in North Efate, a place of stunning beauty and pristine
lagoons, where the television series 'Survivor
Vanuatu' was filmed.
For
all its apparent remoteness, North Efate is only a 45 minute coach ride
from Port Vila. At Havannah Harbour, aboard the sailing trimaran Golden
Wing, then it's off to Hat Islands,
Paul's Rock, and the stunning Survivor
Beach. Bring the family along because this isn't just a day trip to
the best dive sites. Snorkel,
hand feed schools of big fish, explore the beaches and caves on the nearby
islands, meet the locals and enjoy a tasty smorgasbord lunch, or
simply relax and sprawl out on deck between dives. It's
all included in your diving cruise - we even collect your from your Vila
hotel and drop you back there at the end of the day
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When
deciding which operator to choose, be aware that not all dive companies
know the locations of these specific sites. Hat island, for example,
has miles of underwater terrain, much of it uninteresting. Sailaway
Cruises has been operating in these waters for almost quarter of a
century. We discovered many of the sites, including an intact WWII
Corsair fighter plane, and we're still
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Sailaway
Cruises is owner-operated. Offering full day sailing cruises and overnight
trips and charters from Havannah Harbour, two SCUBA dives are offered
every cruise. We only take a limited number of people on board, so you're
not just one of the crowd on a large, impersonalised tour.
Havannah
Harbour is on the lee side of the island, protected from the predominant
southeasterly Trade Winds. There is no industry, agriculture or large
settlements in the area. With little runoff to reduce visibility, the
result is that rare combination of protected waters with open ocean visibility
and marine life.
ENQUIRES
AND BOOKINGS
Depending on demand, our sailing trimaran, "Golden
Wing", operates an average of 3-5 full day cruises each week.
Overnight cruises and charters on demand.
We carries up to 40 SCUBA tanks and 6 sets BCD's regulators, plenty
of weight belts, shorty wetsuits and fins, masks and snorkels.
In order to ensure there is sufficient equipment on board at any
one time, please advise when booking whether you will be diving
or snorkelling, and what equipment you require. Please present your
certification to the Divemaster on board. The vessel does NOT carry
underwater torches, computers or specialty equipment. We do not
operate a dive shop, nor do we offer PADI training or service facilities.
Our sole purpose in life is to take divers to the best sites available
within a day's trip of Port Vila.
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Enquires:
info@divevanuatu.net
Bookings: peter@divevanuatu.net
Just
let us know:
- Dates
you are coming to Vanuatu
- Number
of dives you may wish to do (we won't lock you into this, so if you
come down with a cold or ear blockage at the last minute, you're not
committed)
- Number
of non-divers (adult and children)
- The
name of the Vila hotel you will be staying in (so we know where to collect
you)
Once your
email reservation is confirmed, you do not need to pay until arriving
in Vanuatu [applies to day cruises and dives only. A deposit is required
for overnight tours and charters]. Our office is in the main street of
Port Vila, right next to the Post Office, opposite the ANZ bank. We'll
confirm details with you by email.
Costs
- Full
day cruise package includes: hotel to hotel transfers to/from
Havannah Harbour, full day cruise aboard Golden Wing, lunch,
morning and afternoon teas, use of snorkelling equipment, entry fees
to Feles Cave, beaches and local village fees for snorkelling or diving.
Drinks from the (limited stock) bar are NOT included.
- SCUBA
dives include: tank, weightbelt, fins, mask and snorkel, and
Divemaster/guide services.
| Component |
Vatu
(local currency) |
| Cruise
package (adult) |
8,500vt |
| Cruise
package (child) |
4.250vt |
| SCUBA
dive per dive (2/day offered on most day cruises) |
2,000vt |
| Hire
gear per dive (BCD. reg. shorty wetsuit) |
1,000vt |
| 24
hour or part thereof charter rate. This includes
full day (9 hour) charter. Does not include meals,
diving, transfers or village fees. |
70.000vt |
| Meals
per person per day on charter (self catering is fine) |
3,000vt |
| Payment
accepted in Vatu or A$. Check actual daily rates on line with currency
converter |
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