

Best for beginner divers, 6-30m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Hideaway Island in Port Vila offers a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures accessible from the shore. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 6 to 30 metres with an average of 20 metres. Divers encounter very common wrasses, alongside uncommon sightings of regal angelfish, striped surgeonfish, and teardrop butterflyfish. Rarer residents include the giant moray, day octopus, and various nudibranchs. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres with mild currents. Entry is possible from both shore and boat, though the coral beach requires reef shoes. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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The underwater post office box is located on a sandy patch at three metres depth on the southern side of the island.
Take a taxi from Port Vila to Mele Beach, then a ninety-second ferry ride to the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, while uncommon species include regal angelfish, striped surgeonfish, and teardrop butterflyfish. Rarer sightings include the giant moray, day octopus, and chromodoris nudibranch.
Yes, Hideaway Island is suitable for beginners due to the presence of mild currents and accessible depths.
The site ranges from 6 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Yes, the site is accessible from both shore and boat. Note that the coral beach entry requires the use of reef shoes.
April and November are considered the best months for diving, as they fall outside of the cyclone season.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hideaway Island in Port Vila. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Divers at Hideaway Island in Port Vila should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Hideaway Island in Port Vila typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hideaway Island in Port Vila typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.