When is the best time to dive Million Dollar Point?

The typical diving season is May to October; November to April. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Vanuatu · Espiritu Santo

Million Dollar Point

Q: Is Million Dollar Point good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. yes - explicitly one of the best snorkel sites in Santo; at low tide wreckage is visible without even a snorkel

Best time to dive

May to October; November to April

What you might see

Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - yes - explicitly one of the best snorkel sites in Santo; at low tide wreckage is visible without even a snorkel

Safety notes

rusted/unstable, sharp twisted wreckage; jumbled vehicle terrain complicates navigation; footwear recommended for entry over rocky/metal debris

Permits & fees

beach/car park entry fee approx AU$5 or 500 VT per person (children free), collected by a local caretaker; combined day-trip packages (2 dives + gear rental, often bundled with Coolidge) quoted around 14,200 VT (~US$135), individual dives ~US$70 (figures blended with Coolidge pricing, treat as approximate)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Luganville

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.