Allan Power Dive Tours is Vanuatu’s original and iconic scuba diving operator based in Espiritu Santo, offering direct access to the South Pacific’s most legendary WWII wrecks, including the SS President Coolidge.
Facilities
A 5-star PADI Dive Centre, Allan Power Dive Tours is equipped to make your diving adventure comfortable and seamless. Facilities include hot showers, toilets, bar, and beachfront relaxation spaces for surface intervals. They provide a full range of high-quality rental equipment such as masks, fins, BCDs, regulators, dive computers, wetsuits, and various cylinder sizes.
Staying Connected
The dive centre offers free Wi-Fi for guests, making it easy to stay connected while on site. Being located at The Coolidge Resort also ensures reliable access to telephone and local network services throughout your visit.
What we think…
The ultimate destination for unforgettable wreck diving, with easy access to the legendary SS President Coolidge, decades of local expertise, comfortable facilities, and tailored support for all diver levels, Allan Power Dive Tours stands out as a must-choose operator in Espiritu Santo.
Allan Power Dive Tours is situated at ‘Camp Coolidge on President Coolidge Road, Banban, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, at the shore entry point to the world’s most accessible large wreck dive site, the SS President Coolidge. The centre is easy to reach from Luganville by a short drive or transfer. Transfers are provided from most nearby hotels free of charge, and transfers from East Coast resorts such as Barrier Beach Resort are available with an additional fuel surcharge.
Camp Coolidge
Basic tented accommodation is available on site with shared bathroom facilities and use of the Camp Coolidge kitchen. Diving and accommodation packages can be provided with all meals included, dining at nearby restaurants.
Deco Stop Lodge
Deco Stop Lodge is a boutique lodge situated high above the town of Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. A tranquil oasis in a tropical setting, Deco Stop is just 5 minutes walk from Santo’s main township and enjoys stunning views across Luganville and the picturesque Segond Channel to the outer Islands. Guests love the award-winning restaurant and bar, our infinity pool and free wifi.
Barrier Beach Resort
Barrier Beach Resort provides bare foot luxury on Santo’s east coast, around a 15-minute drive to Allan Power Dive Tours base at Camp Coolidge. Transfers can be organised by the resort or the dive centre. Spacious Rooms look out over the water, where offshore islands and a coral reef create natural barriers to the ocean. Sundecks stretch over the sand and provide plenty of places to take in the view, relax in the sun or leave your towels while enjoying year-round swimming in a safe environment.
Allan Power Dive Tours offers shore-based diving directly to historic WWII wrecks including the SS President Coolidge and Million Dollar Point. The dive centre caters for divers of all levels of experience, from intro dives to technical dives on some of the Coolidge’s deeper sites. Training is available with two PADI dive instructors available, and courses range from introductory experiences to advanced and technical levels. The team is experienced, safety-focused, and knowledgeable about local conditions.
The Legacy of Allan Power Dive Tours
Allan Power Dive Tours exists because of one of the world’s most iconic shipwrecks — the SS President Coolidge. Originally launched as a luxury American cruise liner, the SS President Coolidge was converted into a troop carrier during World War II. In 1942, while entering Santo harbour, the ship struck friendly mines and sank just offshore. Remarkably, all 5000 troops aboard were evacuated, with the loss of just two lives. Today, the Coolidge rests as one of the most accessible and historically significant wreck dives on the planet.
In 1975, renowned diver and underwater photographer Allan Power came to Vanuatu to document salvage operations on the wreck. When salvage work ended, Allan saw the wreck’s extraordinary potential for recreational diving and, in 1981, established Allan Power Dive Tours.
For nearly 40 years, Allan personally guided divers on the Coolidge, introducing more than 150,000 guests to this legendary site and helping put Vanuatu on the global diving map. Following Allan Power’s passing in 2018, his family entrusted the business and its legacy to new custodians, the Mariner family, who are committed to preserving its history.
Beginner
Coral Gardens: Gentle reef environment with colourful coral and abundant fish life; ideal for divers building confidence. This site is a final deco stop for those diving the Coolidge, sitting between five to 10 metres deep. It’s suitable for Intro Dives and novice Open Water divers.
Blue Hole: Matevulu Blue Hole is a tranquil oasis, offering a serene escape from the crowds. Above the surface, bask in the beauty of a crystal-clear swimming hole, complete with a rope swing and sun-drenched rock platforms. Below, experience the magic of this unique freshwater ecosystem.
Intermediate
Million Dollar Point: A unique dive site scattered with WWII relics and artefacts; excellent for photo opportunities and exploration. Imagine plunging into the crystal-clear waters of the South Pacific and finding yourself surrounded not by vibrant coral reefs, but by a surreal underwater junkyard of World War II relics. That’s the unique allure of Million Dollar Point, a dive site off the coast of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, that’s unlike any other.
Advanced
SS President Coolidge: This massive WWII troop ship wreck sits close to shore and offers multiple dive routes over sand slopes and into internal compartments. It’s not one dive site, it’s about 20 dive sites in one, as you explore the many chambers, nooks and crannies of this enormous wreck. Depths range widely, providing challenges for advanced divers. Expect a labyrinth of corridors, cargo holds, and relics including machinery and fittings — perfect for experienced divers and technical training. Read about 10 hidden treasures on the SS President Coolidge here.
Allan Power Dive Tours
Staying at Camp Coolidge | AUD | |
| Valid to March 31, 2027 | ||
| 7 Nights in a Tent & shared bathroom including breakfast and 10 shore dives (DBL/Twin Share) | 1131 | |
| 7 Nights in a Tent & shared bathroom including breakfast and 10 shore dives (Single) | 1263 | |
| 7 Nights - all Inclusive - in a Tent & shared bathroom including 3 meals per day and 10 shore dives (Double/Twin Share) | 2313 | |
Staying at Deco Stop Lodge | ||
| Valid to March 31, 2027 | AUD | |
| 7 Nights in a Deluxe Room with a/c and ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives (DBL/Twin Share) | 1910 | |
| 7 Nights in a Deluxe Room with a/c and ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives (Single) | 2820 | |
| 7 Nights in a Standard Room with a/c and ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives (DBL/Twin Share) | 1858 | |
| 7 Nights in a Standard Room with a/c and ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives (Single) | 2715 | |
Staying at Barrier Beach Resort | ||
| Valid to March 31, 2027 | AUD | |
| 7 Nights in a Garden Fare with ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives, airport transfers and hotel to dive centre transfers (DBL/Twin Share) | 2903 | |
| 7 Nights in a Garden Fare with ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives, airport transfers and hotel to dive centre transfers (DBL/Twin Share) | ||
| 7 Nights in a Beachfront Fare with ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives, airport transfers and hotel to dive centre transfers (DBL/Twin Share) | 3033 | |
| 7 Nights in a Luxury Beachfront Fare with ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives, airport transfers and hotel to dive centre transfers (DBL/Twin Share) | 3151 | |
| 7 Nights in a Beachfront Executive Suite with ensuite including breakfast and 10 shore dives, airport transfers and hotel to dive centre transfers (DBL/Twin Share) | 3582 | |
| Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation, taxes & service charges; buffet breakfast; 5 days of 2-tank diving; professional guide, tanks and weights; hotel transfers on dive days; lunch and refreshments each dive day. | ||
| The per person pricing above is indicative only: we show 7 night with 10/12 dive packages at high-end and lower-end rooms (singles & doubles) for the purposes of comparison. We can give you a price (and availability) for any combination of #dives and nights at any hotel in Santo, which will include any discounts due to you as part of that package, and any exclusions, or items payable at the resort. Please use the [Enquire Now] tab to give us your exact requirements and we'll give you the best deal we can. | ||
