Moso Island Day Tour

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If you are self-driving, please be at Moso Landing between 9 and 9:30 am.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>The day kicks off with a scenic boat ride along the eastern side of Moso Island, passing dramatic coastal scenery before your first snorkelling session begins. There are three separate snorkelling stops in total, each with its own focus — coral formations, tropical fish, and a dedicated giant clam site.<br><br>We also visit two awe-inspiring caves on this adventure: the first is Blue Cave, which, if conditions allow, we take the boat right inside. The other cave is Survivor Beach Cave, which we can walk right into from the beach. It was used for the filming of Survivor; it also has historical significance and is where turtles also nest. Right outside is our Coral Gardens snorkelling spot.<br><br></div><div>Depending on the tide, we will visit the nesting sites for the turtles either in the morning or afternoon. This stretch is well known for it, with over 40 to 50 turtles spotted on a single tour.<br><br></div><div>Lunch is served on a secluded beach or in the village, prepared fresh by the crew. There's also time for fish feeding with drum fish at the beach, and the afternoon refreshments come with a showcase of native herbs and cultural items from the local area.<br><br></div><div>The return cruise is another opportunity to say goodbye to the turtles to wrap things up, getting you back to Moso Landing between 3:30 and 4:30 pm depending on the day. If you're staying in Port Vila, we will typically drop you back at your accommodation between 4:30 pm and 5 pm.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Pick-up is included from accommodation around the Havannah area and from Port Vila. 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