A 45 metre ship, formerly an island trader which also in earlier times worked around ports in New Zealand, she was badly damaged by Cyclone Uma in 1987. Later the Konanda was made “safe” and sunk as a dive wreck. An excellent wreck for your first wreck dive or for the wreck dive addict. Sitting uptight on a sandy bottom in 26 metres, still intact, the Konanda is a wreck diver’s delight. Safe penetration is possible into the holds, cabin and bridge areas, making it a fun dive.

An Inter Island Trading Cargo Vessel, deliberatley sunk for divers in 1985 in approx 30m.Cyclone Uma in 1987 moved the wreck to it's present location.The depths and sometime current means a disciplined dive plan must be followed. After spending time on the wreck we dive into the nearby reef for an excellent multi level dive with max bottom time. The clarity of the water is a main feature of this dive with viz reaching 30 to 40 m.

Where can you dive a 90 metre long sailing ship? Port Vila of course. Probably the only remaining intact square rigged sailing ship of this vintage, the “Star” was built by Harland and Wolf ( builders of the SS Titanic) in the early 1800’s. Used in the Golden age of sail, to carry produce between the UK and Australia,
       she regularly used to beat the first steam ships in races to Australia. The steel plated hull sits upright on a sandy bottom in 34 metres. The wooden decking has rotted away allowing divers easy access to the wreck. Go back in tine, See the great masts, the massive “Clipper” style bow, the anchor winching machinery and the unusual flared stern. The “Star” of  wreck dives is not to be missed. The resident school of Bat fish ensure a friendly welcome on descent and farewell on ascent when diving the “Star”.