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Star of Russia Wreck, Vanuatu

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About Star of Russia Wreck

A wreck dive. It goes down to 35 m. You get in from a boat. It suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. The coast faces NE: swell from the NE reaches it, and wind from the SW blows out to sea. 3 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 2.6 km away. The sea is about 26°C in July, its coldest month (3 mm wetsuit), and 29°C in January, its warmest (rash vest or 1 to 2 mm). The town to stay in is Port Vila. Within 5 km we also list 5 surf spots and 2 dive sites.

  • What it is Wreck.
  • How deep Down to 35 m.
  • Getting in From a boat.
  • Who it suits Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it.
  • Dive centres 3 dive centres or shops within 10 km, the nearest 2.6 km away.

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Dive centres nearby

  • Big Blue Dive Shop 2.6 km

  • Proper Dive Zone 2.7 kmPADI

  • Hideaway Dive Shop 7.4 km

The nearest named dive centres and shops within 25 km, in a straight line; training agencies where the map states them. Listings, not a recommendation. Dive centres: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Credits

Water about 27°C: 3 mm wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.

Visibility over 30 m. Typical for the time of year, estimated from ten years of NASA satellite water clarity, not a forecast. Clearest in Sep and Oct (over 30 m).

This week's visibility, the current and the life no free forecast gives. Ask a dive centre before you book.

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From Chicago: about 31 h 10 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.

  1. Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to VLI, changing at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Auckland International Airport (AKL).

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  2. Getting there. 25 min from the airport to Star of Russia Wreck.

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  3. Accommodation.

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Where it is

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Forecast

Not for Open Water divers. Suits experienced divers only, as a dive guide states it. See it for experienced divers.

Rough cost

About £1,070–£2,115 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Dives are not priced yet: we have no sourced price for a guided dive, so they are not in it.

  • Flights £700–£1,455
  • To the UK airport £35–£65
  • Taxi £15–£25
  • Stay £165–£280
  • Food £155–£290

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