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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Efate island map
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 the only operator to run regular cruises to these prime diving locations.

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.

 

SCUBA diving Paul's Rock

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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Sailaway Cruises and Dive Vanuatu
PO Box 611 Port Vila, Vanuatu. email: info@divevanuatu.net   Phone: (678) 23802

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