Best for beginner divers, 1-0m, boat entry, mild current.
Lemnap Blue Cave is a shallow marine cave located in Vanuatu. The site is accessible only by boat and features mild currents, making it suitable for beginners and snorkellers. Water temperatures range from 25C to 28C throughout the year. The cave is best visited mid-morning, when sunlight enters the entrance to create a vivid blue light effect within the water. As there are no fixed facilities at this remote location, visitors should arrange boat charters locally. Divers and snorkellers must remain within designated areas and exercise caution when surfacing due to frequent boat traffic in the vicinity.
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Arrive mid-morning when sunlight angles into the cave entrance and produces the most vivid blue light effect in the water. Check locally for the most current access and boat charter arrangements, as there are no fixed facilities at this remote site.
Access is via a 4WD track or by boat from the western side of Tanna Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 0m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Mild
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Yes, the site features mild currents and shallow, sheltered water, making it accessible for divers and snorkellers of all experience levels.
The site is a shallow cave with depths ranging from 0 to 1 metres.
This is a boat-only site; you must arrange a boat charter to reach the cave.
Yes, the shallow nature of the cave makes it suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
Maintain high visibility and stay within designated areas to avoid collisions with boat traffic. Always be aware of your surroundings when surfacing as boats operate frequently here.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Lemnap Blue Cave in Lenakel. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
Lemnap Blue Cave in Lenakel typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
