The Santo Edition Espiritu Santo

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. Swim first, history second—goosebumps guaranteed.

Not feeling the museum? Choose your own adventure:

In the afternoon you can choose from
Santo Golf Course: nine scenic holes by the beach—finish with a post-round dip right there.
or
Diving: world-class sites, including the legendary SS President Coolidge—a bucket-list wreck with jaw-drop factor.

Slip into the water and trace the ribs of an old shipwreck, now stitched with coral and teeming with curious fish. Keep your eyes peeled for dugongs feeding on seagrass—gentle, ghost-quiet sea cows that sometimes glide past like underwater blimps.

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.

Champagne Beach → Botanical Gardens → 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.

On the way back, we wander the botanical gardens—tropical blooms, towering palms, and that lush Vanuatu green you can feel.

Then the curtain call: your third and final blue hole—Jackie’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.

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 extraordinary 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.