Blue Cave Tanna Tour

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Your exact pickup time will depend on your accommodation location and will be confirmed after booking.<br><br></div><div>Pickup is available from:</div><ul><li>Accommodation on the eastern side of Tanna - guests are taken to the Blue Cave tour office near Whitegrass Airport for a briefing before heading to the boat landing site</li><li>Accommodations near Whitegrass Airport - direct pickup available</li><li>Accommodation on Tanna's north-west coast, including areas around Evergreen Resort, White Grass Ocean Resort and Rockwater Resort</li></ul><div><br></div><div>After visiting the cave, guests return by boat to the landing site and are taken back to their confirmed drop-off point.</div>", "latitude": -19.476829511019478, "longitude": 169.23251160243197, "reviews": [], "review_count": 0, "average_rating": null, "product_checkout_fields": [ { "id": 790, "name": "Accommodation or Pickup Location", "input_type": "text", "label": "Where are you staying on Tanna?", "help_text": "Please provide the name and location of your accommodation so we can arrange your pickup.", "placeholder": "", "order": 0, "required": true, "dictates_booking_time": false, "use_duration_for_end_time": true, "tied_to_addon_name": "", "products": "6fe1a901-ffb7-488b-8b1a-073ff9f84c18", "roomTypes": null }, { "id": 791, "name": "Swimming Ability", "input_type": "text", "label": "How would you describe your swimming ability?", "help_text": "Strong swimmer, confident swimmer, basic swimmer, not confident, unable to swim", "placeholder": "", "order": 0, "required": true, "dictates_booking_time": false, "use_duration_for_end_time": true, "tied_to_addon_name": "", "products": "6fe1a901-ffb7-488b-8b1a-073ff9f84c18", "roomTypes": null } ], "schedule": { "monday_open": true, "monday_start": "09:00:00", "monday_end": "16:00:00", "tuesday_open": true, "tuesday_start": "09:00:00", "tuesday_end": "16:00:00", "wednesday_open": true, "wednesday_start": "09:00:00", "wednesday_end": "16:00:00", "thursday_open": true, "thursday_start": "09:00:00", "thursday_end": "16:00:00", "friday_open": true, "friday_start": "09:00:00", "friday_end": "16:00:00", "saturday_open": false, "saturday_start": "09:00:00", "saturday_end": "17:00:00", "sunday_open": true, "sunday_start": "09:00:00", "sunday_end": "16:00:00" }, "addons": [], "variants": [], "people_types": [ { "type_id": "11341871-7072-4a63-8e0f-cb7a4ce6825f", "type_name": "Teens", "price": 108, "lower_age_limit": 13, "upper_age_limit": 17 }, { "type_id": "b66ca87c-650c-4041-a0fa-c184b534e098", "type_name": "Pre-Teens", "price": 54, "lower_age_limit": 5, "upper_age_limit": 12 }, { "type_id": "c4c5e5ca-a41a-4f33-ad25-10320ddcafb7", "type_name": "Adults", "price": 108, "lower_age_limit": 18, "upper_age_limit": 200 } ], "availability_exceptions": [], "advanced_pricing": [], "main_island": "Tanna", "return_product_info": null, "asset_info": null, "upcoming_departures": null, "route_info": null, "active_promotions": [], "best_seller": false, "top_reviewed": false, "product_free_write": "## Departure and Return\r\n\r\nThe Blue Cave tour office is located near Whitegrass Airport.\r\n\r\nGuests staying on the eastern side of Tanna can be picked up from their accommodation and transported to the office. At the office, guests receive a tour briefing before travelling to the boat landing site.\r\n\r\nGuests staying near Whitegrass Airport can be picked up directly from their accommodation.\r\n\r\nPickup is also available from accommodation near the Blue Cave area on Tanna’s north-west coast, including the areas around Evergreen Resort, White Grass Ocean Resort and Rockwater Resort.\r\n\r\nFrom the landing site, guests board a boat for an approximately 30–40-minute journey to the entrance of the Blue Cave.\r\n\r\nAfter visiting the cave, guests return by boat to the landing site and are transported back according to their confirmed pickup arrangements.\r\n\r\nExact pickup times and locations are confirmed after booking.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## What to Expect\r\n\r\nThe experience begins with pickup from the guest’s accommodation or arrival at the Blue Cave tour office near Whitegrass Airport.\r\n\r\nGuests travelling from the eastern side of Tanna are taken to the office, where the guide provides a briefing about the tour, swimming requirements, tide conditions and cave entry.\r\n\r\nAfter the briefing, guests travel to the boat landing site. From there, the boat journey to the Blue Cave takes approximately 30–40 minutes.\r\n\r\nOn arrival, guests enter the water and swim towards the cave entrance.\r\n\r\nAt high tide, guests may need to briefly dive or swim underwater beneath the rock entrance before surfacing inside the cave.\r\n\r\nAt low tide, guests can normally swim or snorkel beneath the entrance without needing to dive.\r\n\r\nOnce inside, guests can swim, snorkel, relax and take photographs. The amount of time spent at the Blue Cave can be adjusted according to the guests’ preferences, although the complete experience usually lasts approximately three hours.\r\n\r\nAfter visiting the cave, guests return by boat to the landing site and continue to their confirmed drop-off point.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Tour Duration\r\n\r\n**Usual duration:** Approximately three hours\r\n\r\nThe exact duration may vary depending on:\r\n\r\n* The guest’s pickup location\r\n* The tide\r\n* Sea and weather conditions\r\n* The amount of time guests choose to spend at the cave\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Tour Times\r\n\r\nTwo tours are normally available each day:\r\n\r\n* **First tour:** 09:00\r\n* **Second tour:** 13:00\r\n\r\nGuests should be ready before the confirmed pickup time. The exact pickup time depends on where they are staying.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Pickup Information\r\n\r\nPickup arrangements depend on the guest’s accommodation location.\r\n\r\n### Guests Staying on the Eastern Side of Tanna\r\n\r\nGuests are picked up from their accommodation and taken to the Blue Cave tour office near Whitegrass Airport. They receive a briefing at the office before continuing to the boat landing site.\r\n\r\n### Guests Staying Near Whitegrass Airport\r\n\r\nGuests can be picked up directly from their accommodation before travelling to the landing site.\r\n\r\n### Guests Staying on the North-West Coast\r\n\r\nPickup is available from accommodation around:\r\n\r\n* Evergreen Resort\r\n* White Grass Ocean Resort\r\n* Rockwater Resort\r\n* Other nearby accommodation, subject to confirmation\r\n\r\nThe Blue Cave is located on Tanna’s north-west coast, making pickup from these areas convenient.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Boat Journey\r\n\r\nThe boat ride from the landing site to the Blue Cave entrance takes approximately 30–40 minutes.\r\n\r\nTravel time may vary depending on sea conditions, weather and the exact landing site used on the day.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Entering the Blue Cave\r\n\r\nAccess to the cave depends on the tide.\r\n\r\n### High Tide\r\n\r\nGuests may need to briefly dive or swim underwater beneath the cave entrance before surfacing inside.\r\n\r\n### Low Tide\r\n\r\nGuests can normally swim or snorkel through the entrance without needing to dive underwater.\r\n\r\nGuests must follow the guide’s instructions and should advise the operator in advance if they are not confident swimmers.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Group Size and Boat Capacity\r\n\r\nEach boat can carry approximately five to six guests.\r\n\r\n**Maximum capacity:** Six guests per boat\r\n**Usual capacity:** Five to six guests per boat\r\n\r\nThe operator should confirm whether the guide and boat driver are included in this capacity or counted separately.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Updated Booking Configuration\r\n\r\n**Booking duration:** Three hours\r\n**Duration type:** Fixed units\r\n**Duration unit:** Hours\r\n**Minimum guests:** Confirm with operator\r\n**Maximum guests:** Six per boat\r\n**Count guests as separate bookings:** Yes\r\n**Require provider confirmation:** Yes\r\n\r\nManual confirmation is recommended because the operator must arrange pickup, check boat capacity and assess tide and sea conditions.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Updated Weekly Tour Schedule\r\n\r\n| Day | First Tour | Second Tour |\r\n| --------- | -------------------: | -------------------: |\r\n| Monday | 09:00 | 13:00 |\r\n| Tuesday | 09:00 | 13:00 |\r\n| Wednesday | 09:00 | 13:00 |\r\n| Thursday | 09:00 | 13:00 |\r\n| Friday | 09:00 | 13:00 |\r\n| Saturday | Confirm availability | Confirm availability |\r\n| Sunday | 09:00 | 13:00 |\r\n\r\nOperating days still need to be confirmed directly with the operator.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Updated FAQ\r\n\r\n### Where Does the Tour Start?\r\n\r\nThe tour may begin with pickup from your accommodation or at the Blue Cave tour office near Whitegrass Airport. Your exact pickup arrangements will be confirmed after booking.\r\n\r\n### What Happens at the Tour Office?\r\n\r\nGuests receive a briefing about the tour, swimming requirements, tide conditions and how to enter the Blue Cave safely.\r\n\r\n### Is Accommodation Pickup Included?\r\n\r\nPickup is available from the eastern side of Tanna, accommodation near Whitegrass Airport and selected accommodation along the north-west coast, including the areas around Evergreen Resort, White Grass Ocean Resort and Rockwater Resort.\r\n\r\nAny additional pickup fee should be confirmed when booking.\r\n\r\n### How Long Is the Boat Ride?\r\n\r\nThe boat journey from the landing site to the Blue Cave entrance takes approximately 30–40 minutes.\r\n\r\n### How Long Does the Tour Take?\r\n\r\nThe tour usually lasts approximately three hours. The exact duration may vary depending on pickup arrangements, sea conditions and how long guests choose to spend at the cave.\r\n\r\n### What Time Do Tours Depart?\r\n\r\nThe first tour normally starts at 09:00 and the second tour starts at 13:00.\r\n\r\nThe pickup time may be earlier depending on the location of your accommodation.\r\n\r\n### How Many Guests Can Travel on Each Boat?\r\n\r\nEach boat can normally carry five to six guests.\r\n\r\n### Do I Have to Dive into the Cave?\r\n\r\nAt high tide, you may need to briefly dive or swim underwater beneath the cave entrance. At low tide, you can normally swim or snorkel through the entrance without diving.\r\n\r\n### How Long Can We Stay at the Blue Cave?\r\n\r\nThe amount of time spent at the cave is flexible and can depend on the guests’ preferences. The complete tour usually lasts around three hours.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Updated Customer Confirmation Email\r\n\r\nThank you for booking the Blue Cave Tanna Tour.\r\n\r\nYour exact pickup time and location will be confirmed before the tour.\r\n\r\nGuests staying on the eastern side of Tanna will be collected from their accommodation and taken to the Blue Cave tour office near Whitegrass Airport. At the office, you will receive a briefing before travelling to the boat landing site.\r\n\r\nGuests staying near Whitegrass Airport or along Tanna’s north-west coast may be picked up directly, depending on their accommodation.\r\n\r\nThe boat journey from the landing site to the Blue Cave takes approximately 30–40 minutes.\r\n\r\nAt high tide, entering the cave may require a brief underwater swim or dive beneath the rock entrance. At low tide, guests can normally swim or snorkel through the entrance without diving.\r\n\r\nPlease bring swimwear, a towel, drinking water, reef-safe sunscreen, secure water shoes and snorkelling equipment.\r\n\r\nThe tour usually lasts approximately three hours. The first tour starts at 09:00 and the second tour starts at 13:00.\r\n\r\nEach boat carries approximately five to six guests. All tours remain subject to tide, weather and sea conditions.\r\n\r\nsnorkelling gears, tour guides, life jackets are provided,", "island": "Vanuatu", "wholesale_price": null, "high_season_price": null, "high_season_start_date": null, "high_season_end_date": null, "duration_type": "fixed", "certify_information_accurate": true, "confirm_tripcarver_commission": true, "booking_duration_minimum": null, "booking_duration_maximum": null, "full_day_booking": false, "mark_as_private": false, "allowed_start_dates": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Sunday" ], "min_days_advanced_reservation": 1, "max_days_advanced_reservation": 366, "check_in_time": "09:00:00", "check_out_time": "16:00:00", "multiply_base_price_by_number_of_people": true, "count_people_as_separate_bookings": false, "last_minute_discount": null, "minimum_number_of_people": 2, "maximum_number_of_people": 30, "extra_price_per_person": null, "buffer_time": 60, "require_confirmation": false, "enable_price_per_people_type": true, "availability_rules": {}, "deposit_percentage": "8", "verify_photo_ownership": true, "ages_allowed": "5-99", "offered_languages": "English, French, Bislama", "whats_included": "<ul><li>Return boat transfers to the cave</li><li>Accommodation pickup and drop-off (if staying in Evergreen, Whitegrass or Rockwater), if staying on other accommodations, pick-up is from our office in Lenakel</li><li>Tour guide</li><li>Pre-tour briefing</li><li>Snorkelling gears</li><li>Life jackets</li></ul>", "what_to_expect": "<div>Your Blue Cave Tanna adventure begins well before you reach the water. Depending on where you're staying on Tanna, we'll either collect you directly from your accommodation or meet you at our tour office near Whitegrass Airport. Guests coming from the eastern side of the island are brought to the office first, where your guide runs through everything you need to know, the swimming requirements, what to expect from the tide, and how cave entry works on the day.<br><br></div><div>From the office, we head to the boat landing site and set off on an approximately 30 to 40-minute boat journey along Tanna's coastline to reach the Blue Cave. Travel time can vary a little depending on sea conditions and weather, but the ride itself is a great way to take in the rugged scenery of Tanna's north-west coast.<br><br></div><div>On arrival, you'll enter the water and swim toward the cave entrance. How you get inside depends on the tide. At high tide, you may need to briefly dive or swim underwater beneath the rock entrance before surfacing inside. At low tide, you can generally swim or snorkel through without needing to dive at all. Your guide will explain exactly what to expect before you enter, and snorkelling gear and life jackets are provided.<br><br></div><div>Once inside, the time is yours to swim, snorkel, relax and take photos. The amount of time spent at the cave is flexible and can be adjusted based on what you'd like to do. The full experience, from pickup to drop-off, usually runs to around three hours in total.<br><br></div><div>After your time at the cave, we head back by boat to the landing site and return you to your confirmed drop-off point. Two tours run daily, one departing at 09 am and a second at 1 pm, with your exact pickup time confirmed after booking based on your accommodation location.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Tours depart at 9 am and 1 pm daily except Saturdays. Your exact pickup time will depend on your accommodation location and will be confirmed after booking.<br><br></div><div>Pickup is available from:</div><ul><li>Accommodation on the eastern side of Tanna - guests are taken to the Blue Cave tour office near Whitegrass Airport for a briefing before heading to the boat landing site</li><li>Accommodations near Whitegrass Airport - direct pickup available</li><li>Accommodation on Tanna's north-west coast, including areas around Evergreen Resort, White Grass Ocean Resort and Rockwater Resort</li></ul><div><br></div><div>After visiting the cave, guests return by boat to the landing site and are taken back to their confirmed drop-off point.</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>Will Blue Cave Tanna pick me up from my accommodation?</strong></div><div>Yes. Pickup is available from the eastern side of Tanna, near Whitegrass Airport, and from accommodation along the north-west coast including the areas around Evergreen Resort, White Grass Ocean Resort and Rockwater Resort. Your exact arrangements are confirmed after booking.<br><br></div><div><strong>Do I need to be a strong swimmer to do the Blue Cave Tanna Tour?</strong></div><div>You do need to be comfortable in the water. At high tide, entry to the cave involves a brief underwater swim beneath the rock entrance. Please let us know before booking if you have any concerns about swimming.<br><br></div><div><strong>What time does the Blue Cave Tanna Tour depart?</strong></div><div>We run two tours each day. The first departs at 9 am and the second at 1 pm. Your pickup time may be slightly earlier depending on where you are staying.<br><br></div><div><strong>How long does the Blue Cave Tanna Tour take?</strong></div><div>The tour usually lasts around three hours in total, including the 30 to 40-minute boat journey each way. The time spent at the cave itself can be adjusted to suit your group.<br><br></div><div><strong>What equipment is provided on the Blue Cave tour?</strong></div><div>We provide snorkelling gear, life jackets and a tour guide. 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