Nautilus Watersports, Port Vila’s longest running dive operation. We cater for all divers.
Fun Dives, Courses from Intro to Instructor, On-Site Pool and Training Facility. Reef’s and Wreck’s, On Site Accommodation, Guest’s Gear Storage, Purpose Built Dive Boat, Friendly Staff, FREE pick-up and Drop-Off to resorts in and around Port Vila.
Nautilus Watersports is the longest running Scuba diving operation in Port Vila Vanuatu. Nautilus is the only Padi 5 Star Instructor Development Centre and the only diving operator in Port Vila with their own on-site diver training pool, modern classroom facilities utilising the latest digital Padi training material. Nautilus also offers a purpose built dive boat (Cowrie) that can carry up to 20 guests in comfort and is designed with the diver in mind making entering and exits from the water a breeze. Cowrie is fitted with the latest safety equipment, first aid and oxygen and the staff and guides are all first aid and emergency response trained. For the photographer there is camera washing gear on board and a clear assembly area.
Nautilus Watersports offer diving every day of the year except Xmas and New Years day. We run a double dive in the morning with the boat departing at 8.00am and returning around lunch time and departing again at 2pm for a single reef dive and return at about 4pm.
Port Vila has a vast array of dive site with some great wreck diving and large range of reefs, wall and cavern dives. We have dive sites for all levels of skill and expertise from the beginner to experienced veteran. We can also tailor a package to suit you r requirements. If you are a beginner we can take you for and introductory lesson in our on-site pool and the instructor will have you out on a leisurely reef dive all in the one afternoon. If you are a certified diver however you haven’t dived for a few years we are happy to take you for a refresher in our pool free of charge for you to brush up on you skills so that your return to diving can be easy and safe.
For the Certified Diver we have a huge range of dives to suit your skill and ability level and these are all dive master and or instructor lead. Whether you are interested in exploring the many reefs like the spectacular Pango Wall or Twin Bommies or you might want to check out some of our historical wrecks. Why not come and advance you certification level in our very small group training environment. In a lot of cases our training is conduced one on one or in a family unit to keep your learning friendly and personal.
For the perfect dive holiday we can provide a very affordable on-site stay either in our dorm style self contained group accommodation or our family room. It’s down stair and onto the boat and we are situated right in town so you can walk to the shops and restaurants with ease.
For guest that are staying in resort accommodation in and around Port Vila we run a free pick-up of and drop-off service.