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Espiritu Santo
Other popular dive sites
around Santo include:
The USS Tucker lies just
off Malo Island. (max
depth 20 meters). The
former destroyer has a
number of interesting
swim throughs with port-
holes and open bulk-
heads providing plenty of
light. Fish regularly seen
include coral trout, cod,
sweet lip, angle fish and
batfish. Visibility ranges
from 40 to 50 metres.
“SS President Coolidge” is
Luxury liner “SS President Coolidge” the pinnacle of wreck diving. Fantastic, a boat dive at
Lying close to shore with her 26 to 42 metres, features
bow at 21 metres and stern sea mountains covered in
at 70 metres the almost large Gorgonian fans, a
completely intact shipwreck fantastic array of fish life
offers up to 20 unique dives. and good visibility. Calm
Diving is via a 50 metre walk weather conditions are
line that leads from the shore required for this dive
to the ship's bow. Sense the Tutuba Point is located
history as you swim along at the northern tip of
corridors, up and down stair- Tutuba Island, just a
wells and view the Lady and short boat ride from the Diver exploring “President Coolidge”
the Unicorn, up close. township of Luganville.
Visibility is 15 to 35 metres. Some of the friendly locals - Santo The spectacular reef
Million Dollar Point is another popular dive site in Santo. Following the offers a variety of beau-
end of WW11 the U.S. Navy disposed of tonnes of military supplies and tiful marine life, hard
machinery by dumping them into and soft corals, caves
the waters around Santo. and swim throughs.
Allan Power Dive Tours and This drift dive has fan-
Aquamarine Dive Centre are the tastic visibility at 40 to
main 2 dive operators specialising 50 meters.
in diving The Coolidge. Both offer Common sightings
professional dive guide services, include turtles, reef
boat and shore dives, Nitrox facili- sharks and Napolean
ties and gear hire. wrasse.
“Lady & the Unicorn”
Deco Stop Lodge - Espiritu Santo

©cheser fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathroom. The rooms
Panoramic view Deco Stop Lodge Facilities: All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, insect screens, bar
are made up
daily with Dormitory room - Deco Stop Lodge
clean linen
and towels.
Facilities
include a
Deco Stop Lodge is situated on an acre of gardens overlooking Segond lockable
Channel, just a 5 minute walk to the centre of Luganville. Deco Stop offers wash area for
quality, budget priced accommodation in comfortable relaxed surroundings. dive gear, a
Accommodation consists of 4 x quad-share rooms with single and bunk restaurant
beds and 6 private units with a double and single bed. The casual poolside and bar,
bar and dining area offers a variety of delicious meals and panoramic views laundry facilities, a recreation room with Satellite TV, table tennis, darts
of the area. The friendly staff at Deco Stop will be happy to arrange a num- and home gym and a swimming pool with viewing deck and chairs.
ber of Island tours including a visit to local custom villages, the spectacular Our Comment: Comfortable, basic and clean, budget accommodation
Millennium Caves, Blue Holes and Champagne Beach. with a casual atmosphere and friendly staff.
Coral Quays Resort - Espiritu Santo

Coral Quays Fish and Dive Resort is located on San Michele Bay Bungalow accommodation
just 10 minutes from Luganville. Set amongst 6 acres of tropical
gardens the property offers 18 individual and spacious, private
bungalows offering bay or garden views. The resort has a relaxed
atmosphere with all the charm of the old south seas. Staff can
assist in the arrangement of tours to local villages, popular his-
torical sites and surrounding areas.
Facilities: A number of bungalows are air-conditioned while oth- ©cheser
ers are fan cooled. All have private bathroom facilities, fridge,
tea and coffee making facilities and an outdoor setting.
The licensed restaurant offers fine dining either inside or
alfresco on the veranda overlooking the bay.
Other facilities include a swimming pool, day spa with
massage facilities, canoes and bikes.
Our Comments: a relaxing retreat for the more discern-
ing traveller, couples and honeymooners.
Poolside - Coral Quays Resort