

Best for beginner divers, 12-18m, boat entry.
Honey Bone Reef, located near Port Vila, Vanuatu, is a marine reef site accessible by boat. Divers can explore depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres, with visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners. Marine life recorded here includes the very common Chromodoris nudibranch, alongside uncommon sightings of wrasses, dot and dash butterflyfish, and various wart slugs including the ocellated, varicose, and heavenly varieties. Rarer observations include harlequin sweetlips, blackback anemonefish, rock cod, blackspotted pufferfish, twospined angelfish, and cardinalfish. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 26C to 29C.
-17.75840, 168.27900
The site is located 15 minutes from the dive base.
Access is by boat.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
None
Divers frequently encounter Chromodoris nudibranchs. Other species recorded include wrasses, dot and dash butterflyfish, cardinalfish, and various wart slugs, as well as rarer sightings of harlequin sweetlips, blackback anemonefish, and blackspotted pufferfish.
Yes, Honey Bone Reef is considered suitable for beginner divers.
The depth at Honey Bone Reef ranges between 12 and 18 metres.
Access to Honey Bone Reef requires a boat.
Water temperatures range from 26C to 29C throughout the year.
Diving at Honey Bone Reef in Port Vila requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Honey Bone Reef in Port Vila. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.