Vanuatu

Explore Vanuatu by yacht, a South Pacific archipelago shaped by volcanoes, coral reefs and living kastom culture. From Port Vila and Mount Yasur to Champagne Beach and Espiritu Santo, discover remote anchorages, historic wrecks and islands that remain largely untouched.

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Explore Vanuatu by Sea

With around 80 islands, more than a hundred languages and little development, Vanuatu is particularly rewarding to explore by yacht. Remote bays, volcanic beaches, isolated villages and remarkable dive sites are naturally connected by the sea.

When to go : The best time to go is from May to October

Charter Highlights in Vanuatu

Active volcanoes, historic wrecks and living kastom culture: three distinctive experiences capture the diversity of a yacht charter through Vanuatu.

01 Volcanoes

On Tanna, Mount Yasur is described as the world’s most accessible active volcano. Reaching the crater rim at dusk is one of the defining experiences of a Vanuatu charter. Further north, Ambrym adds two more active craters to the archipelago’s extraordinary volcanic landscape.
02 Diving and Wrecks

Off Espiritu Santo lies the SS President Coolidge, described as the world’s largest accessible shipwreck. Nearby Million Dollar Point contains submerged wartime equipment, while coral gardens, reefs and other underwater sites add further variety for divers.
03 Kastom and Culture

More than 110 languages are spoken across the archipelago and traditional kastom culture remains deeply rooted in local life. Ambrym is particularly known for its tam tams and wood carvings, while village visits offer another way to experience the character of the outer islands.

Suggested Yacht Charter Itinerary in Vanuatu

At BGYB, every itinerary can be tailored to the charter. This suggested eight-day route runs from Port Vila to Espiritu Santo. Contact our team to create your personalised journey.

Day 1 Port Vila, Efate

Board your yacht in Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital and the starting point for this journey through the archipelago. Markets, cafés and restaurants animate this harbour town on Efate. After provisioning and settling into life on board, enjoy a first evening at anchor within sight of the city before beginning the passage through the islands.
Day 2 Hideaway Island, Efate

Cruise to Hideaway Island, a marine sanctuary just off Efate’s west coast. Coral gardens provide an accessible introduction to Vanuatu’s underwater scenery and are well suited to snorkelling. The island is also known for its underwater post office, where postcards can be stamped several metres beneath the surface.
Day 3 Tanna, Port Resolution

Set course south towards Tanna and anchor in Port Resolution, one of the island’s few protected bays. The surrounding landscape reflects the volcanic nature of Tanna, with hot springs, large banyan trees and traditional villages all situated within reach of the anchorage.
Day 4 Mount Yasur, Tanna

Dedicate the day to one of Vanuatu’s most striking natural sights, Mount Yasur. Travel to the crater rim towards dusk and watch its volcanic activity illuminate the evening sky. Earlier in the day, the black-sand beaches along Tanna’s east coast offer another way to experience the island’s distinctive volcanic landscape.
Day 5 Epi, Lamen Bay

Sail north to Epi and anchor in Lamen Bay, known for resident dugongs and turtles. Beneath the surface, the island also offers an impressive wall dive following the ridge of a submerged volcanic feature, adding another dimension to the varied marine environments encountered during the charter.
Day 6 Ambrym, Ranon

Anchor off Ranon on Ambrym, an island associated with kastom culture, traditional tam tams and wood carving. Two active volcanic craters dominate its interior, reinforcing the island’s dramatic character. A visit ashore introduces a more cultural side of Vanuatu after several days focused largely on sailing and the ocean.
Day 7 Champagne Beach, Espiritu Santo

Continue north to Espiritu Santo and Champagne Beach, one of the Pacific’s most photographed stretches of coastline. Its crescent of white sand and clear shallow water forms a striking contrast with the volcanic scenery further south, while arriving by sea makes it a particularly natural stop on a yacht itinerary.
Day 8 Luganville, Espiritu Santo

Finish the itinerary in Luganville with a final day dedicated to Espiritu Santo’s underwater history. Depending on the programme, dive the SS President Coolidge or explore Million Dollar Point, two sites closely connected with the island’s wartime past, before disembarking in Luganville at the end of the charter.