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Diving at Tranquillity Eco-tourism Resort
Moso Island has been blessed with an abundance of marine life. One of the most wonderfully diverse marine sites out of Vila With over 18 different dive sites
Reef and drop-off diving are our specialties, though we have some Coral Gardens, Swim-throughs, Cave & Thermal vents, Bommies, Drift Dives and Two Wreck dives, the house reef, right in front of the Fares, is on a 114 meter drop-off! Most of our dives are boat dives though shore dives and night dives are available on request. Our dive sites have a great range of soft and hard corals, reef fish and, on certain sites large pelagics may be seen. We also often see eagle rays and a range of marine mammals like dolphins and dugongs.
Visibility is rarely below 25 to 30 meters and often exceeds this. Water temperature ranges from 23 degrees in our “winter” to 30 degrees during the summer or wet season.
Our dive boat, “Island Diver”, our main operations boat, has a walk in platform with an easy access ladder at the rear. The vessel has a toilet and a small galley.
For non-divers we have several other Snorkeling sites as well as bush walks to various parts of the property and, at low tide, reef walking is possible. Snorkellers are also welcome on the dive boat, as many of the dive sites are good for Snorkeling too.
Some of Tranquillity's dive sites
Tranquillity Bommies (Shore or Boat Dive). Scattered coral Bommies on white sand covered in both hard and soft coral – fish abound here in all shapes and sizes. Ideal for photography particularly early morning and late afternoon when conditions are generally calm. Dugongs often visit this area and although timid, have actually stayed with divers for more than an hour or so. Turtle sightings are common. There is a pile of buoys and rings from W.W.II anti submarine net also located here with lots of small fish making their home in the tangle of steel. Depth: 2 – 20 Meters.
Moso Drift (Boat Dive) A drift dive, sometimes quite strong – lots and lots of fish – large pelagic and a more than likely possibility of Sharks, Barracuda, Grey Whalers, Eagle Rays and other interesting marine life. A chance to see the unexpected. Can be a spectacular dive, but must be timed right. Depth: 12 – 20 Meters.
Owens Reef A figure eight reef from 1 meter down to 20 meters – It has been said that there is a greater diversity of species of coral and fish on this small reef than many other dive sites. A good dive for everyone – includes swim through coral and gorgonian overhangs and lots of fish. Many divers do repeat dives on this reef. Depth: 1 – 20 Meters.
Wreck of M.V BELAMA An island freighter of around 200 tons which was badly damaged in a cyclone scuttled close to Owens reef- A diveable wreck where you can swim around the bulk of the wreck then across the bow section a few meters away. Great introduction to wreck diving without having to go too deep. Depth: 20 Meters.
Wreck of M.V. Roimata An ex Vanuatu government Tug boat scuttled in 40 meters of water. The wreck has been prepared for divers with entry and exit holes and is sitting upright on the coral and sand bottom. An ideal wreck experience for advanced divers. Depth 40 meters.
Bottle Fish Cave An interesting and very popular dive site with large fish and scattered remnants of Coca-Cola bottles, plates and mugs from the tugboats which used to maintain the anti-submarine nets during the war. Large grouper and wrasse are often seen here. There is an interesting swim through and close by there are several thermal vents with hot water.
Grouper Gutter A very interesting dive with large cod and numerous other fish congregating around the gutter. Lots of barracuda and a 350-kg grouper has been seen here several times. 10-20 meters
Paul’s Rock. (Boat Dive) Paul’s rock is a rough oval shape reef that has a number of swim through and drop off wall on one end. Many tame fish exists on this reef, as it is a “Taboo Reef” for custom native owners. Fish feeding is part of the dive. Depth: 2 – 35 Meters.
Hat Island. (Boat Dive) On Hat Island, we have several dive sites. They include:
Some dives are subject to weather conditions.
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