The Vila Experience!

28th July - 3rd August 2026

Welcome to the Port Vila Swim 🌴

If you’ve ever dreamed of tropical swims mixed with markets, reef life, and sunset cocktails, Port Vila is your sweet spot.

The Vila Experience is more than guided swims — it’s your cue to slow down and really feel Vanuatu. Across 6 nights and 7 days, you’ll glide past Ifira Island, explore the Pango Coast and Paradise Cove, dive into Havannah Harbour, and make time for icons like the Blue Lagoon, Eton Beach, and the Cascade Waterfalls. Plus: Iririki’s Snorkelers Cove and Port Vila’s colourful main street.

Not just for swimmers. Non-swimmers can snorkel, kayak, spa, shop the markets, or join cultural stops — no FOMO, just island tempo.

Because this isn’t just another holiday. This is The Vila Experience!

Make it a full island escape: add a Santo extension to create a 14-day, 13-night package — more blue holes, more reef, more wow. (Port Vila 28th July – 3rd August, then Santo 4th – 11th August).

Arrival in Paradise 🌺 Day -1

Your Swim Vanuatu experience begins the moment you land in Port Vila. From the airport, you’ll be greeted and transferred to the harbour where a 2-minute boat ride carries you across the turquoise waters to Iririki Island Resort — your private island home for the week.

As you step ashore, a welcome drink awaits. Your bags will be whisked straight to your room, leaving you free to simply relax, breathe in the warm island air, and start exploring at your own pace.

We'll come together for our first group dinner to enjoy island flavours, fresh seafood, and the soft glow of the Pacific sunset.

The perfect start to your Swim Vanuatu holiday.

What we'll focus on today

Airport Transfer to Irirki Island Resort

Settle in to your room and put your feet up!

Explore the Island

Relax on the white sand beach, snorkel at Snorkelers Cove, play a game of tennis or take your pick from five stunning swimming pools.

Explore Port Vila

Take time to explore the main street of Port Vila — a colourful mix of markets, cafés, and island culture right on the waterfront. We highly recommend Nambawan Café for a coffee.

Banter and Bites

Each evening, we invite everyone to join us for dinner as we explore a different restaurant — a chance to taste the flavours of Vanuatu and share stories together.

Island Loop Day -3

Official Swim #1 – Iririki to Ifira Island

Today we ease into the week with the first of our official swims. Choose your distance — 500m, 1km, 2km, or 4km — as we swim to (or around) Ifira Island, right next to Iririki. Out and back you’ll find some of the clearest waters in Vanuatu, teeming with colourful fish and marine life. Enjoy a fresh coconut at the end of your swim and cheer on other swimmers as they return.

What we'll focus on today

Fuel Up for Swim Day

Every morning starts with a full buffet breakfast, so make sure you fuel up today — we’ve got our first big swim ahead!

Optional Activities

Kayaking, swimming, boat tours or just relax.

Community Connection

This afternoon we’ll visit the children’s hospital, bringing along practical gifts to help support the local community — a small way we can give back while experiencing Vanuatu together.

Coaching and Cocktails

In the afternoon, Dan will take a small group (around six people) for swim tips in the resort pool beside the bar. As a former professional coach, Dan runs a squad of 110 athletes back home and knows exactly how to work with adult swimmers. It’s a relaxed, fun way to sharpen your technique while on holiday.

Paradise Cove Day -4

Day Trip to Paradise Cove

Today we head along the Pango Coast to spend the day at the beautiful Paradise Cove Resort. The journey takes us past charming local houses and breathtaking coastal scenery.

Once at the cove, you’ll have hours to put your feet up and relax, or take advantage of options like kayaking, and snorkeling. A delicious lunch is included, and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy the calm waters and tropical setting.

It’s also a perfect venue for non-swimmers to join the group and enjoy the island vibes.

What we'll focus on today

Transfers to Paradise Cove

Relax and enjoy the boutique resort — the perfect blend of island charm and comfort

Enjoy your day

Enjoy your day — sunbathe, rest, connect with other swimmers, or kayak and snorkel among the live coral.

Coaching and Cocktails

Before dinner, unwind poolside with a drink in hand while we share simple, practical swim tips you can put into action the very next day. From breathing tricks to body position and pacing, these quick adjustments make your swim feel smoother and more enjoyable. It’s a relaxed, social session — part happy hour, part confidence boost — designed to leave you feeling sharper in the water tomorrow.

Bites & Banter

Each evening, we invite everyone to join us for dinner as we explore a different restaurant — a chance to taste the flavours of Vanuatu and share stories together.

Swim Havanah Harbour Day -5

Swim Havanah Harbour

Dive into the deep blue waters of Havana Harbour, where visibility can reach up to 30 metres. The harbour is alive with masses of tropical fish and the impressive sight of giant clams resting on the seabed. If luck is on your side, you may even spot a sea turtle gliding through the crystal-clear water — a truly unforgettable experience.

What we'll focus on today

Travel to Havanah Harbour

This morning we transfer to Havanah Harbour, home to the ex-Survivor TV show camp site. It’s a journey into Vanuatu’s wild side — combining famous filming history with the harbours deep blue waters, rich marine life, and iconic scenery.

Enjoy all the Different Blues the Sea Offers

Swim & Snorkel in awe among the vibrant, colourful fish of Havanah Harbour. For lunch enjoy a locally made roll.

Transfer back to the Resort

Travel back to Iririki Island and enjoy the rest of the afternoon as your own free time — relax, explore, or simply soak up the island atmosphere.

Celebration Dinner:
The Island Fire Finale

Tonight we will keep it local and have dinner at Iririki Island Resort then enjoy the thrill of a traditional fire show — the perfect mix of culture, celebration, and entertainment to close out your SwimVanuatu journey.

Explore and Connect Day -6

Today we take you on a tour of the east side of the island, stopping at some of Vanuatu’s most famous natural wonders — the Blue Lagoon, the white sands of Eton Beach, and the breathtaking Cascades Waterfalls. It’s a day of swimming, exploring, and soaking in the island’s raw beauty.

What we'll focus on today

Blue Lagoon

Enjoy the fresh waters of the Blue Lagoon, where you can relax on the edge or dive right in. Swing or leap from the platforms into the crystal-clear waters — a truly refreshing island experience

Eton Beach & Local Flavours

We’ll spend a few hours soaking up the sun at Eton Beach, a stunning stretch of white sand alive with coral and colourful fish. Take time to snorkel and swim to your heart’s content, then explore the local market nearby.

Cascade Waterfalls

On our way back, we stop at the Cascade Waterfalls — a magical spot where you can swim, jump, or simply sit beneath the falls and watch the world go by. It’s the perfect way to freshen up after swimming in the sea.

Final Dinner

Our journey together ends with a special farewell dinner, a night to celebrate new friendships, unforgettable swims, and the magic of Vanuatu. We’ll share stories, laughter, and toast the adventures we’ve had. It’s the perfect way to wrap up an extraordinary trip before we say our farewells.

Come join us - 28th July - 3rd August 2026

Your 3 official swims of Port Vila

You’ll find people swimming every day — and your 3 official swims are the highlights of the week.

Ifira Island

Swim to or around the island — choose your distance: 500m, 1km, 2km, or go all the way with the full 4km loop.

Pango Coast

Leaving from Paradise Cove you choose a: 500m , 1km, 2km or 4km — your pace, out and back.

Havannah Harbour

Havannah Harbour from Gideon’s Landing — 500m, 1km, 2km or 4km, out and back course, swim it your way.

Flights to Port Vila, from Auckland and Brisbane (reach out for more options)

6 nights Accommodation + buffet breakfast

First 10 get a room upgrade to an Ocean View apartment

3 Official swims

$300 gift pack of Swim Vanuatu Merch

Coaching and Cocktails

Welcome Dinner: The Sunset Feast

Lunch on Swim Days

Celebration Dinner: The Island Fire Finale

A community that includes you

An Island Tour (Blue Lagoon, Eton Beach and the Rirri Cascades)

Hassle-free holiday vibes

1 Swimmer

Come by your self and Dan and Julie will take care of you

1 Room, 1 King Bed

$5,799

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1 Swimmer, 1 Supporter

You and your best half relaxing and enjoying all Vanuatu has to offer.

1 Room, King or Twin Beds, Price Per Person

$4,499

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2 Swimmers

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1 Room, King or Twin, Price Per Person

$4,599

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The Vila Experience!

Welcome to the Port Vila Swim 🌴

7 Day, 6 Night Swim Holiday in Port Vila

Arrival in Paradise 🌺 Day -1

What we'll focus on today

Airport Transfer to Irirki Island Resort

Explore the Island

Explore Port Vila

Banter and Bites

Explore or Relax Day -2

What we'll focus on today

Relax and Soak up the Sun

Do What You Want

Swim or Snorkel

Welcome Dinner

Island Loop Day -3

What we'll focus on today

Fuel Up for Swim Day

Optional Activities

Community Connection

Coaching and Cocktails

Paradise Cove Day -4

What we'll focus on today

Transfers to Paradise Cove

Enjoy your day

Coaching and Cocktails

Bites & Banter

Swim Havanah Harbour Day -5

What we'll focus on today

Travel to Havanah Harbour

Enjoy all the Different Blues the Sea Offers

Transfer back to the Resort

Celebration Dinner: The Island Fire Finale

Explore and Connect Day -6

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Blue Lagoon

Eton Beach & Local Flavours

Cascade Waterfalls

Final Dinner

Your 3 official swims of Port Vila

Ifira Island

Pango Coast

Havannah Harbour

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1 Swimmer, 1 Supporter

2 Swimmers

Stories From The Water

Allan

Cathy

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Celebration Dinner:
The Island Fire Finale