Snorkeling in Vanuatu from Vila: Two reef stops and island lunch

Sip Tanna coffee on a boat cruise through Vanuatu’s sunlit rain shadow hills

A full-day snorkeling activity from Vila to Tranquility Island Resort in Vanuatu, with two guided reef entries, snorkeling gear, meals and return transport included. The boat departs at 8am after a pickup from town. Guests who skip the water can kayak or walk the island instead. Lunch is a local steak with salads and fresh bread, served on the beach after the first snorkel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day snorkelling cruise and activities

• Pick up by mini bus at 8:00am
• Travel over jungle hills to Havanah Harbour
• Board boat via small tender
• Attend safety talk by guide
• Enjoy tea, Tanna coffee, and sweet buns
• Stop at Tranquillity Island Resort
• First snorkeling session or relax on beach
• Optional kayaking and bush walk
• Lunch with local steak, salads, and bread
• Afternoon bush walk
• Second snorkeling session
• Return to boat for afternoon tea and fruit platter
• Return to mainland by boat
• Bus transfer back to Vila by 5:00-5:30pm

The experience

The day starts with a minibus pickup from Vila at 8am, then a drive over jungle-clad hills to Havanah Harbour, where you board a tender to the boat. A guide runs through the safety talk before tea and coffee arrive with sweet buns. The first stop is Tranquility Island Resort itself. From there the boat heads to the first snorkeling spot with your gear already on board. If you'd rather not enter the water, the beach has shaded spots to swim and relax, and kayaking or a bush walk are options instead.

Lunch happens on the island: a grilled local steak with salads and fresh bread, with cold drinks available from the bar. After eating, there's a guided bush walk before the second snorkeling trip. Around 4pm you head back to the boat for afternoon tea and a fruit platter, then the tender returns you to the main boat for the ride back to the mainland. The minibus collects you and returns to Vila by 5:30pm.

The area sits in the rain shadow side of the island, which means more fine days than other parts of Vanuatu. Snorkeling gear is provided. You bring only your swimsuit and a towel. Children from age one are welcome, and vegetarian meals can be arranged if you request them when booking.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear for both reef stops.
• morning tea and coffee with sweet buns.
• a full BBQ lunch with local steak, salads and fresh bread.
• afternoon tea and tropical fruit platter.
• minibus pickup from Vila at 8am and return by 5:30pm.
• access to the beach at Tranquility Island Resort.
• optional kayaking and bush walk during the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Full-day Coongoola cruise in Vanuatu, including a visit to Moso Island and snorkellingGuide in English · No fixed timePickup is included

Book 2 days in advanceGuide in English · No fixed timeLasts 8 hours. Morning and afternoon tea or coffee are served, along with a barbecue lunch with vegetables and an afternoon tropical fruit platter. Drinks are not included and must be paid for separately. Transport: a bus from Port Vila to Havana Harbour, then a ship to Moso Island. A minibus takes guests to the ship, a 23-metre motorised ketch. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 27

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Full Day Snorkel Cruise on Tranquility Island Resort

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel two different reefs in a single day with all transport, meals and gear handled. The full schedule is what fits two reef stops, a lunch break and a bush walk into one departure. If you're not confident in the water, the beach and kayak options mean you're not sitting idle while others snorkel.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What's included in the snorkeling activity from Vila?

Snorkeling gear, morning and afternoon tea or coffee with buns and fruit, a full BBQ lunch with salads and bread, and return minibus transfers from and to Vila are all included in the price.

Can I skip the snorkeling and do something else instead?

Yes. If you don't want to snorkel, you can relax on the shaded beach and swim, or join the kayaking and bush walk options that run during the day.

What time does the pickup happen and when do I get back to Vila?

The minibus collects you at 8am from Vila. The full day ends around 5pm to 5:30pm when you're dropped back in town.

What should I bring for a full day of snorkeling?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and any personal medications. Snorkeling gear, meals and drinks are provided. Cold beverages are available at the bar for a small cost.