2-Hour Wreck Or Shore Dive

SANTO: SS President Coolidge Or Million Dollar Point Dive. Rated 5.0 across 3 reviews. Runs 2 hours.

Overview

This two-hour dive from Luganville puts you in the water on one of the most accessible shipwrecks anywhere: the SS President Coolidge, a WWII troopship. One reviewer described the operator as running a fully equipped dive shop right at the wreck, with a quick walk-off entry from a scenic beachfront, and noted the ship originally ran aground at this spot before being pulled back out to deeper water during salvage.

The dive itself takes you through cargo holds past medical supplies and artillery, and past the well-known statue divers call the Lady. Marine life lives around the wreck, so the dive mixes history with reef colour. If you would rather not dive the wreck, the same tour can be spent at Million Dollar Point, where US military equipment dumped after the war has become an artificial reef, or at Coral Gardens, a shallow reef full of fish and coral. The operator can run up to three dives in a day, and one traveller who did exactly that said each dive felt different.

It suits certified divers in decent physical shape who want a short, well-organised outing with gear provided. Hotel pickup from Luganville is included, and reviewers describe the team as professional.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in LuganvilleA jeep or SUV collects you from your accommodation, with the pickup details set out at booking.
2. Transfer to the dive siteA short jeep or SUV ride of 10 minutes takes you to the dive operation.
3. Your diveThe guided dive itself. On the Coolidge you swim through cargo holds and past the Lady statue; the alternatives are the dumped military equipment at Million Dollar Point or the shallow reef at Coral Gardens.
4. Return transferA jeep or SUV ride of 10 minutes brings you back to Luganville.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape how this dive goes for you.

• Bring your certification. A diving certification is required, and the listing lists it alongside swimwear, sunscreen and a waterproof camera as what to bring.
• Fitness and swimming. The listing states you need good physical condition and that the tour is not suitable for non-swimmers. One reviewer described the entry as easy, but you still need to be comfortable in open water.
• Gear is provided. Dive equipment is included, so you do not need to bring your own kit. Reviewers confirm all equipment was provided, along with a dive guide for each diver.
• Pickup logistics. Hotel pickup is included, with the details confirmed at booking. Reviewers mentioned timely pickup and return, so transport is handled for you.
• Choose your dive site. The tour covers the SS President Coolidge by default, but Million Dollar Point and Coral Gardens are listed as alternatives on the same product. The operator can run up to 3 dives in a day for anyone wanting more time underwater.
• Photography. A waterproof camera is on the bring list, and for good reason. The wreck's cargo holds, the Lady statue and the fish life around the reef all sit within reach of the dive.

Common issues. The main limits come from the listing rather than complaints. You must hold a diving certification, be in good physical condition and be able to swim; non-swimmers cannot join. Touching marine life is not allowed. The operator can run up to 3 dives in a day for anyone who wants more time in the water.

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