Top 12 Snorkeling Tours in Vanuatu

1.Full Day Snorkelling Cruise in Tranquility Island Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 214 reviews · from $121Our pick

Spend about eight hours cruising from Port Vila to Tranquility Island and Moso Island. You’ll get hotel transfers, snorkel gear, tea, coffee, snacks, a beach barbecue, and time to swim, kayak, or walk. Guides such as Nemily have helped visitors spot turtles, coral, eels, and many fish, though the boat used may vary.

“A truly enjoyable day out, motorsailing to the small island turtle sanctuary. Great team looking after the turtles to grow the population. Then on to the snorkling at the 1st spot which was quite good. We had a reasonable lunch and then went to a nearby reef location for some more snorkling. The reef spot was much better than the first spot and well worth the visit.”

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2.Major Tom -Sailing Day Cruise, with Snorkeling, Lunch & More!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $164Top rated

Spend about five hours aboard Major Tom with Captain Ben and crew, sailing protected Havannah waters, snorkeling two sites, eating a fresh BBQ lunch, visiting a beach market, and enjoying kayaks or paddleboards. Hotel transfers from Port Vila, gear, water, and onboard toilets are included.

“Great staff, extremely helpful. Amazing day out! Beautiful snorkel spot! Great lunch options (for kids) totally worth it!”

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3.Discover Cascades & Turtle Experience with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · from $100

You’ll travel from Port Vila with Yumi Tours to Avi Bay, the Blue Lagoon, and Eden on the River. Expect turtle conservation, warm lagoon swimming, cascading water, lunch, and a possible cultural stop. Guides including Alfred, Fraser, Joseph, Marius, Gareth, and Stan have been praised for friendly service. Bring snorkel gear and allow for changing conditions.

“The tour was great, however the Cascade Waterfalls were misleading, as the waterfalls we went were different waterfalls. This should be made clearer in the tour description. Our driver was fantastic though.”

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4.Hideaway Island Escape, Blue Lagoon and Turtle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $121

This six-hour Port Vila outing combines Blue Lagoon, Hideaway Island Marine Reserve, and the AVI turtle sanctuary. Guides such as Brendan, Sharon, Ray, and Henry add local stories along the way. Expect snorkeling, rope swings, sea turtles, a basic BBQ lunch, hotel or port pickup, and bumpy roads between stops.

“Was an amazing day out, full of fun adventures and new experiences. Our driver, Ray, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and he definitely helped to make our day so memorable. If there has to be a negative, it would be that it was not Read more”

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5.Nguna Island Full Day Hike and Snorkeling Adventure from Port Vila Vanuatu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $156

Travel from Port Vila to Nguna for a choice of a 3.5-hour Mt Marou volcano hike or an easier village walk. Guides Roy and Jackie share local stories, including kava traditions. After a beach buffet on Pele, swim, snorkel, and possibly kayak before returning to Port Vila.

“Lovely trek up to Mt Marou with stunning views, does get the heart pumping. Some history about Kava on the way was fascinating. We had two terrific guides, Roy & Jackie. Pele Island lunch and snorkelling was terrific also. A quick stop for some kava finished the day perfectly. Highly recommend, definitely our best day out of our 8 days in Vanuatu.”

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6.Turtle Encounter with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $90

From Back to Eden near Port Vila, Yumi Tours takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to a calm snorkelling site at Roawia Marine Reserve. With guides such as Philip, Ishi, Koko, Max, and Bruce, you may see Nemo City, giant clams, coral, tropical fish, and up to five turtles. Snorkel gear, fees, and taxes are included.

“This was a great unique experience, we were the only 2 on the tour so they made it special for us. Drink and fruit provided at the end. Ishi our guide was so caring and his friend followed us in a canoe, in case we needed help. He held my hand and led me to the turtle and we watched him swim away.”

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7.Efate Half Day Trip, Eton Beach, Blue Lagoon and Lunch at Turtle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $150

Spend five to six hours exploring Eton Beach, the mineral-rich Blue Lagoon, and a Turtle Sanctuary on Efate. Nonda Extreme Tours runs morning trips from Port Vila, with guides including Isaac, Tracy, and Alan. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat lunch, and may see turtles in the wild before returning to town.

“Issac and tracy very good guide and beautiful person really reccomend , definitely will book again another trip with them.”

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8.Snorkeling at Top Rock with Yumi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $90

Yumi Tours takes you from Port Vila to Top Rock on North Efate, about an hour away, for snorkeling around Eton Lagoon, sea turtle sightings, tropical fish, coral, and lunch. Pickup is offered, the outing lasts about four hours, and the advertised helmet walk needs careful checking because the operator says it is not included.

“Thankyou for a great half day. We are incredibly grateful that you ran the tour with only the two of us. The reason for not giving it more stars is we were disappointed the helmet walk was omitted from the tour. Had we known that we would have asked to snorkel on the east side as we only tried the west side snorkeling.”

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9.Dive Into Paradise: Snorkel Adventure at Paradise Cove

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $68Best value

Meet at Nambawan Café in Port Vila for a 2.5-hour boat outing to Paradise Cove. Snorkel for about 1.5 hours near Dream Cove, with gear, shade, ladders, and trained skippers provided. The group is capped at six, and guide Rosen may lead the visit.

“What a perfect spot for snorkeling! This was a lovely trip to a perfect little gem of a place to snorkel. Thank you to Rosen for looking after me today.”

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10.Island Day Tour Santo’s Best Snorkeling Marine Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $125

Spend about five hours traveling from Santo’s east coast to Dany Island, the island’s only government-certified marine sanctuary. Your day includes road and boat transfers, entry, snorkeling gear, kayaks, surfboards, a BBQ lunch, toilets, showers, and time to explore with a guide.

“Didn’t get to go on the excursion due to weather and the cruise ship couldn’t dock. Contacted Viator and the tour operator to let them know and request a refund. Haven’t received a refund yet, but have been responded to that we still Read more”

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11.Full Day Tour Cascades Adventure, Turtles and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $140

Spend six hours around Port Vila with an English-speaking guide, visiting Eden on the River, Avi Bay turtles, and Crystal Blue Lagoon. You can swim, feed turtles, and swing from a rope into the water. Air-conditioned transport, a BBQ buffet lunch, pickup, and French or English audio support are included. Guides may include Ralph, Phil, Julien, Ricky, or Harry.

“We had an amazing day!! Our guide Harry was shared so much about this beautiful island and all of its wonderful people and customs, he made the whole day effortless!”

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12.Vanuatu Cultural Village, Waterfalls, Turtles and Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $160

Spend about six hours touring Port Vila’s cultural village, river cascades, coastal waters, and Blue Lagoon. Your day includes an air-conditioned vehicle, BBQ lunch, admission fees, and pickup. Guide Javen is noted for a relaxed pace and flexible timing. The route suits families and active visitors, though the large group limit can matter.

“Great day trip. Got to see so much with the right amount of time at each. Our guide Javen was amazing and was flexible with timing. We were not rushed and got to spend as much time as we wanted. Highly recommend.”

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