See Port Vila's reef from inside Vanuatu's only semi-submersible, or get in the water on a guided snorkel or kayak. Tours leave Monday to Friday from our Seafront office, next to Nambawan Cafe, in the middle of downtown.
Staying in Vanuatu?
Half-Day & Full-Day Adventures
Small groups • Downtown departure • No long bus transfers
In Port Today?
Shore Excursions Under 2 Hours
In the middle of downtown • Back-to-ship guarantee • Under 5s FREE
4.9 stars on Google | Small groups | Live online booking
Book online with live availability, or message us on WhatsApp if you'd like help choosing a tour.
Our Tours
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🕒 1 Hour | 📍 Downtown Port Vila Waterfront Departure
$65 AUD per adult
Under 5s FREE · 6–12 yrs $32
See Port Vila's reef through four large underwater windows, and stay dry the whole time. Vanuatu's only semi-submersible, with no swimming needed.
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🕒 2–2.5 Hours | 🤿 Premium Snorkel Gear Included
$112 AUD per adult
6–12 yrs $81 · Best for ages 6 and up
A family-friendly guided snorkel over colourful coral gardens at Paradise Cove (Wotarua). Local experts show you the best marine life in calm, clear outer-harbour waters — ideal for beginners and resort guests.
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🕒 Approx. 90 Mins | 🤿 Premium Gear & Boat Transfer Included
$81 AUD per adult
Under 5s FREE · 6–12 yrs $56
A short boat ride from the Seafront brings you to the marine sanctuary around Iririki Island. Snorkel over colourful coral bommies, enjoy friendly fish feeding, and explore the reef at an easy, relaxed pace — ideal when you want a proper snorkel without a long transfer.
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🕒 2–3 Hours | 🛶 Kayak, Paddle & Life Jacket Included
$120 AUD per adult
A relaxed paddle through Port Vila's sheltered harbour waters. Explore the scenic coastline, spot island wildlife, and enjoy calm-water kayaking suitable for ages 13+ and all skill levels.
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🕒 Full Day | 🛶 Kayak, Paddle, Guide & Dry Bag Included
$200 AUD per adult
A full-day guided paddle from Port Vila to Paradise Cove (Wotarua). Explore hidden bays, limestone scenery, and quiet beaches with beach stops along the way — active, rewarding, and unhurried.
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🕒 4 Days / 3 Nights | 🛶 Sea Kayaks, Meals & Camping Included
From $2,000 AUD per person
Dates coming soon · Ages 16+ years · 8 guests max
Four days by sea kayak along north Efate to Kakula, Pele, Nguna and the wild sea cliffs of Moso. Two village bungalow nights, one beach camp, and dugongs, turtles and dolphins for company.
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🕒 30 Minutes | 🚤 High-Speed Spins, Slides & Harbour Action
$81 AUD per seat
Our jet boat isn't running just yet. When it's back you can expect spins, sideways slides and plenty of harbour spray, with a local driver at the helm. Message us and we'll let you know when bookings open.
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Every tour has a live booking calendar, so you can see what's available and the price before you book. Online payments are in Australian dollars, and the Reef Explorer starts from $65 AUD per adult. If you'd like help choosing a tour, message us on WhatsApp.
Family note: Children under 5 travel free on the Reef Explorer and the Iririki Island snorkel.
All tours depart from the Port Vila Seafront, next to Nambawan Cafe, in the middle of downtown. Resort guests, town visitors and cruise passengers all meet us there.
Wild Port Vila Waters
Sightings vary by day, tide and season, and are never guaranteed. Guests have told us about dolphins, dugongs, stingrays and sea turtles in Port Vila's harbour and on the reef.
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Guest Reviews
Glass-bottom boat, snorkel and kayak tours from the Port Vila Seafront. Real guest reviews below.
Why Choose Us
No transfers or tour buses. We're on the Port Vila Seafront, next to Nambawan Cafe, so we're easy to reach from resorts and town. Visiting on a cruise? See our shore excursions.
Everyone who takes guests out has completed our training course and exam. They know the harbour reef, the coral drop-offs and where the fish gather.
See real-time availability and book online. You're booking with the team that runs the tours, and we're on WhatsApp if you have questions.
About Us
Watersports Port Vila, known locally as Vanuatu Watersports, runs glass bottom boat, snorkelling and kayak tours from the Seafront in the middle of Port Vila. Our guides and skippers are trained in boat safety and emergency procedures, and the business is run by an adventure guide with 30 years of experience around the world. We keep groups small, and our team is here to help from the moment you book.
Not keen on swimming? The Reef Explorer lets you see the reef from a dry viewing cabin. Want to get in the water? We run guided snorkel tours at Paradise Cove and Iririki Island.
Reef Care
We guide with reef-aware practices and support local coral and seagrass restoration around Port Vila and Paradise Cove.
VTOA Member
Active tourism industry participation with a clear focus on professional service and destination support.
Book with us
You're booking with the team that runs the tours. Choose a time online with live availability, and message us on WhatsApp if you have questions.
In Port or Staying Over
Short on time in port, or staying in Vanuatu? Shore excursions under 2 hours sit alongside half-day and full-day tours from the same downtown Seafront office. Book direct with a back-to-ship guarantee and a 100% refund if your ship does not call.
Eco-Projects
Port Vila's harbour reef has taken a beating from runoff, cyclones, earthquakes and storms, and a lot of the coral is young and struggling. Donations from guests and supporters have already paid for restoration work, and you can add to it from $10.
Featured Initiative
Choose how to help, from a seagrass plug or coral fragment to sponsoring a coral table. Your donation pays for restoration work around Port Vila and Paradise Cove.
Planning Made Easy
These are the questions we get most often from resort guests, families, and first-time visitors deciding which experience to book direct.
All tours depart from Port Vila Seafront next to Nambawan Cafe — easy to find downtown. No long transfers or tour buses.
Absolutely. The Reef Explorer Semi-Submersible Tour is purpose-built for families, non-swimmers, and guests who prefer a dry reef-viewing experience.
Bring swimwear, a towel, and reef-safe sunscreen for snorkelling and kayak tours. We supply the gear you need for every trip.
We recommend booking ahead when you can, especially for busy holiday periods, family travel dates, and small-group departures where spaces can go quickly.
Yes. Every cruise-day shore excursion is under 2 hours, with a back-to-ship guarantee and a 3-minute walk from the tender berth. These same tours are also popular with resort guests staying in Port Vila. See Shore Excursions.
Contact
No complicated transfers or expensive tour buses. All tours depart from the Port Vila Seafront next to Nambawan Cafe — a simple meet point for resort guests and town visitors, in the middle of downtown. For the fastest response, send us a WhatsApp message on +678 772 4354.
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Port Vila Seafront, next to Nambawan Cafe
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P.O Box 3327, Port Vila, Vanuatu
