DIVING
Our goal has been to open the world class snorkeling reefs of Tanna, Vanuatu to the diving world. On offer is an unspoiled, untouched and unbelievable aquatic experience. The Volcanic Island of Tanna has virtually nil fresh water runoff, therefore it offers unmatched visibility and dramatic marine landscapes, including caves, reef walls, amazing swim throughs and caverns, and a myriad of creatures and critters. Green Sea Turtles and our resident Dugong are big attractions. Macro lovers will love our ‘Little critters’ which abound at several of our sites. White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa has always been famous for some of the best snorkelling in Vanuatu and has now introduced great Scuba Diving sites. Volcano Island Divers is the first and only dive operation on Tanna, and joins Vanuatu’s already great SCUBA diving locations. With full PADI Dive Centre accreditation, Volcano Island Divers provides great customer service and a fun, enjoyable and memorable marine experience, while maintaining professionalism and a high standard of safety.
Volcano Island Divers, the first and only SCUBA diving operation on Tanna Island, has opened up the world class snorkelling reefs of Tanna to the diving world, offering unspoiled, untouched and unbelievable aquatic experiences’.
Dive with our resident PADI MSDT Instructor Wayne, or Jim and Jack, our experienced, locally trained Ni-Vanuatu Divemasters.
Full hire gear is available to our guests.
Contact our friendly staff at diving@whitegrasstanna.com for more information and for tailored Stay/Dive packages.
Volcano Island Divers recommends all persons intending to undertake SCUBA diving have suitable DAN or other Dive insurance coverage – please click here for details.
Gear Hire
Full gear hire includes BCD, Regs, Weights, Fins, Mask
Please note – we do not offer SCUBA equipment for general hire. Private tank fills are available.
Individual equipment hire prices
*Mask / Snorkel / Fins / weights
VUV 1,500
**Dive Torch (per Dive)
VUV 1,000
**Underwater Camera (per Day)
VUV3,000
*Applies to non resort guests only
**Deposit required
Dive package rates are Per Person and includes full Guide services. Stay/Dive packages are based on per person twin share and subject to availability. Tailor made packages are available. Single traveler surcharge applies. Extra nights/Dives are available subject to availability.
**PRICES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT NOTICE**
Use your holiday at White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa to discover and learn diving with our ‘Discover Scuba Dive’ and ‘PADI Scuba Diving Course’ which takes only 2 days. Alternatively you can complete the ‘PADI Open Water Diver’ certification, or improve your skills with an advanced course or Specialty Course, like PADI Advanced Open Water Course, Night Diver, Underwater Navigation Diver, Search and Recovery Diver and many more.
If you are really ambitious, you can complete the courses you need for the PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER.
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its grip of wonder forever"
PADI COURSES ON OFFER
Discover Scuba Diving
Ocean Dive Option:
Non house guests VUV 12,000
PADI Open Water Course
And if you are in a hurry to get started, you can even finish all your dive theory online before you get here. You will have more time for your holiday - you will only need to complete the pool and ocean dives while you are here.
(Note that if you complete the e-Learning module of the Open Water Course online, then the fee for the Open Water Course is only Vt36,500).
PADI Scuba Diver Course
Non house guests VUV 30,000
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
You will complete training in Deep diving and Underwater Navigation, and then you choose three other types of diving to sample - select from Underwater Digital Photography, Search and Recovery, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project Aware conservation dives and many more. Start your learning at home and save holiday time using PADI's eLearning. (The cost of the Advance course if you have completed eLearning before you come is Vt36,500).
Non house guests VUV 45,000
PADI Specialty Dive Courses
The price includes all dive equipment, official PADI training pack and manual and varies depending of the number of dives required to complete the course.
If you do 5 specialty courses and are a rescue diver then you can qualify as a PADI Master Scuba Diver, the highest qualification for the non-professional diver. Go on, take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge!
PADI Rescue Diver Course
Non house guests VUV 45,000
DIVE PACKAGE RATES
Discover Scuba Diving
Ocean Dive Option:
Non house guests VUV 12,000
PADI Open Water Course
And if you are in a hurry to get started, you can even finish all your dive theory online before you get here. You will have more time for your holiday - you will only need to complete the pool and ocean dives while you are here.
(Note that if you complete the e-Learning module of the Open Water Course online, then the fee for the Open Water Course is only Vt36,500).
PADI Scuba Diver Course
Non house guests VUV 30,000
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
You will complete training in Deep diving and Underwater Navigation, and then you choose three other types of diving to sample - select from Underwater Digital Photography, Search and Recovery, Night, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project Aware conservation dives and many more. Start your learning at home and save holiday time using PADI's eLearning. (The cost of the Advance course if you have completed eLearning before you come is Vt36,500).
Non house guests VUV 45,000
PADI Specialty Dive Courses
The price includes all dive equipment, official PADI training pack and manual and varies depending of the number of dives required to complete the course.
If you do 5 specialty courses and are a rescue diver then you can qualify as a PADI Master Scuba Diver, the highest qualification for the non-professional diver. Go on, take the Master Scuba Diver Challenge!
PADI Rescue Diver Course
Non house guests VUV 45,000