

Best for intermediate divers, 12-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Cathedral is a reef and cave system located off Port Vila, Vanuatu. Divers access the site by boat to explore depths ranging from 12 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. The site features an overhead environment within the cave, requiring solid buoyancy control. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, though light levels drop inside the cave. A mild current is common on the reef. Due to the depth and overhead nature of the cave, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include various wrasses, nudibranchs, moray eels, and angelfish.
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April and November offer the most settled sea conditions for the boat entry and reduce surge inside the cave. Carry a torch even on day dives as the cave interior can drop to low light quickly.
Located just off the Pango Peninsula, to the south of Port Vila, accessible by boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-25m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Species recorded around this area include Chromodoris nudibranchs, wrasses, blackback anemonefish, giant morays, regal angelfish, and titan triggerfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers. The overhead cave environment and depths reaching 25 metres require advanced buoyancy control and experience.
The site ranges from 12 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Cathedral is a boat-only dive site. A boat is required to reach the reef and cave entrance.
April and November offer the most settled sea conditions, which helps reduce surge inside the cave.
Diving at Cathedral in Port Vila requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Cathedral in Port Vila. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Cathedral in Port Vila typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cathedral in Port Vila typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.