

Best for advanced divers, 36-40m, boat entry.
The Tasmin Flying Plane is a deep wreck dive located off Port Vila, Vanuatu. Resting at depths between 36 and 40 metres, this site is strictly for advanced divers with appropriate decompression training and equipment. The wreck presents overhead environment hazards and requires precise buoyancy control to avoid entanglement. Visibility is limited, typically ranging from 5 to 10 metres, and nitrogen narcosis is a significant consideration due to the depth. Divers should monitor their bottom time closely during the average 45-minute dive. Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, moray eels, angelfish, lionfish, sweetlips, triggerfish, grouper, octopus, wrasses, anemonefish, and filefish.
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The wreckage of the Qantas S26 Sandringham Flying Boat is mostly intact, and divers can climb through the cockpit.
Dive trips can be arranged through Big Blue.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
36-40m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, Nov
Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, moray eels, angelfish, lionfish, sweetlips, triggerfish, grouper, octopus, wrasses, anemonefish, and filefish.
No, this is an advanced dive site due to the significant depth of 36 to 40 metres and the presence of overhead environment hazards.
The wreck sits at a depth of 36 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 38 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach this dive site.
April and November offer the most reliable conditions for this site.
Diving at Tasmin Flying Plane in Port Vila requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tasmin Flying Plane in Port Vila. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
Visibility at Tasmin Flying Plane in Port Vila typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.