Santo

Arrive at Turtle Bay Lodge Day -1

Step off the transfer and into barefoot luxury. At Turtle Bay Lodge you’re greeted with a cool welcome drink, a warm ni-van smile, and the sound of water lapping over white sand. Bags? Sorted. You? Sand between toes in about 90 seconds.

Settle into your room, swing the louvres open and let the trade winds do their thing. Then pick your pace:

Float mode: hammock + lagoon views.
Explore mode: reef snorkel straight off the beach; kayaks and SUPs are ready to roll.
Indulge mode: fresh coconut, sunset spritzers, and a dinner that tastes like “I’m definitely extending my stay".

Million Dollar Morning Day -2

Morning options in Santo — history, fairways or a famous shipwreck

Spend the morning swimming at Million Dollar Point, where WWII relics now rest under coral gardens. Glide past old vehicles and machinery turned reef while schools of fish swirl through the frames.

Towel off and head to the WWII Museum to connect the dots—artifacts, stories, and context that bring the underwater ruins to life.

Santo Golf Course: nine scenic holes by the beach—finish with a post-round dip right there.

Diving: world-class sites, including the legendary SS President Coolidge—a bucket-list wreck with jaw-drop factor.

Historic Sites

Visit iconic WW2 Beach and Museum

Golf and Swim or Dive

Enjoy swinging the clubs at Santo Golf Club and cooling off in the ocean snorkeling and exploring.

Dinner together. Cocktails. Relaxing

We dine together at sunset, toast with island cocktails, then drift off to sleep with the sound of the ocean.

Explore Dany Island -3

Explore Dany Island - Santo’s exclusive private-island eco paradise.

Dive into crystal-clear waters to discover vibrant coral reefs and tropical marine life just steps from the shore.

Then relax on white sand with a cocktail beneath the palms.

Full continental breakfast

Wake up to the good stuff, daily: Fresh tropical fruit & yoghurt. Flaky pastries, breads & spreads. Cereals & muesli. Juices, tea and coffee.

Matavulu Blue Hole

Our blue-hole trilogy kicks off at Matavulu Blue Hole: electric-blue, glass-calm, and downright gorgeous. Fancy a mini-adventure? It’s only about 1.5 km of gentle swimming to reach the ocean if you want to or just hang around at the lagoon and enjoy the 30m deep crystal clear waters.

Bites and Banter

Each evening, we invite everyone to join us for dinner, we will either dine at the resort or a nearby restaurant.

Turtle Bay to Riri Blue Hole Day -4

Turtle Bay → Riri Blue Hole — glide into sapphire coloured waters.

We set off from Turtle Bay and swim up the calm, crystal channel to Riri Blue Hole—water so clear it feels like flying. Our support crew paddle alongside in kayaks, while the soundtrack is pure island: kingfishers, doves, and jungle sounds. Easy current, magic visibility and big smiles.

We offer distances from 500m, 1km, 2km or up to 4kms each day.

Turtle Bay

We gather at Turtle Bay—swimmers in caps, kayakers at the ready—then set off for a magical coastal swim before turning into the clear-water channel that leads to the Riri Blue Hole.

Riri Blue Hole — relax, soak, enjoy

Slide into sapphire water, float under jungle shade, and let time go by slowly. Dip, drift, daydream. Then do it again.

Back to Turtle Bay Resort

We’ll tuck into a relaxed lunch by the bay—fresh, simple, island-food. Float first, feast after… or the other way around. Your holiday, your order.

Champagne Beach Day -5

Champagne Beach & Nanda (Jackie’s) Blue Hole (the grand finale)

Spend a dreamy day on Champagne Beach, where powder-white sand kisses electric-blue water. Swim over friendly fish, drift above live coral, and let the shoreline do its postcard thing. It’s pure magic—sun, salt, smiles, repeat.

Then the curtain call: your third and final blue hole - Nanda's Blue Hole. We saved the best for last. Slip into sapphire water under jungle shade and watch the world slow to a hush. It’s a little wonderland, equal parts “wow” and “ahhh.

Champagne Beach

Absolute wonder—live coral, an abundance of fish, and powder-white sand.

Nanda (Jackie's) Blue Hole

The best for last? You tell us, magic waters and a place to truly dream about.

Botanic Gardens

We’ll visit the botanical gardens for a gentle walk through nature’s magic

Adventure Day -6

Dugong & Turtle Day — snorkels on, eyes peeled

This morning we’re out looking for dugongs and turtles, with lazy hours of snorkeling and reef exploring. Think glassy water, seagrass meadows, and those “did you see that?!” moments.

In the afternoon, dial up the wow with an optional horse swim ride—yes, in the water. It’s a one-of-a-kind island experience and an absolute grin factory.

Snorkel safari: dugongs, turtles, and coral gardens.

Optional add-on: horse swim ride for an unforgettable afternoon.

Dugongs and Turtles

A three-hour trip spotting dugongs and turtles with time to enjoy some of the best snorkelling spots around.

Horse Riding in the Water

Horsewater riding in Santo, Vanuatu, refers to the unique experience offered by Santo Horse Adventures, a horse rescue facility run by Megan. Riders travel through a beautiful mangrove tunnel to reach a pristine beach and the ocean, where they can swim with the horses. The organization matches riders of all experience levels with suitable horses and prioritizes the horses' well-being and rehabilitation

Farewell Dinner

We gather for a final night together—long-table style, sunset on the water, and plates that taste like the week felt: warm, colourful, unforgettable. We raise a glass, swap highlight reels (turtles! blue holes! new PBs!), and toast to the friendships forged in salt and sunshine. Expect easy music, a few happy speeches, and that sweet “let’s do this again” energy. One last clink, one last island sky—then pockets full of memories for the trip home.

The Santo Edition Espiritu Santo

Welcome to the Santo Edition 🌴

7 days, 6 nights Swim Holiday in Espiritu Santo

Arrive at Turtle Bay Lodge Day -1

Million Dollar Morning Day -2

Historic Sites

Golf and Swim or Dive

Dinner together. Cocktails. Relaxing

Explore Dany Island -3

Full continental breakfast

Matavulu Blue Hole

Bites and Banter

Turtle Bay to Riri Blue Hole Day -4

Turtle Bay

Riri Blue Hole — relax, soak, enjoy

Back to Turtle Bay Resort

Champagne Beach Day -5

Champagne Beach

Nanda (Jackie's) Blue Hole

Botanic Gardens

Adventure Day -6

Dugongs and Turtles

Horse Riding in the Water

Farewell Dinner

Your 3 Official Swims

Dany Island

Turtle Bay to Riri Blue Hole

Champagne Beach

What you get

2 Swimmers Package

1 Swimmer, 1 Supporter

1 Swimmer Package

Stories From The Water

Sinda & Richard

Ian & Judy

Ann-Maree

Count Down to Paradise

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The Santo Edition Espiritu Santo

Welcome to the Santo Edition 🌴

7 days, 6 nights Swim Holiday in Espiritu Santo

Arrive at Turtle Bay Lodge Day -1

Million Dollar Morning Day -2

Historic Sites

Golf and Swim or Dive

Dinner together. Cocktails. Relaxing

Explore Dany Island -3

Full continental breakfast

Matavulu Blue Hole

Bites and Banter

Turtle Bay to Riri Blue Hole Day -4

Turtle Bay

Riri Blue Hole — relax, soak, enjoy

Back to Turtle Bay Resort

Champagne Beach Day -5

Champagne Beach

Nanda (Jackie's) Blue Hole

Botanic Gardens

Adventure Day -6

Dugongs and Turtles

Horse Riding in the Water

Farewell Dinner

Your 3 Official Swims

Dany Island

Turtle Bay to Riri Blue Hole

Champagne Beach

What you get

2 Swimmers Package

1 Swimmer, 1 Supporter

1 Swimmer Package

Stories From The Water

Sinda & Richard

Ian & Judy

Ann-Maree

Count Down to Paradise

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