About
Million Dollar is a dive and snorkel site off Espiritu Santo, the largest island in Vanuatu, in the Oceania region of the South Pacific. It takes its name from the large quantity of military equipment that was dumped into the water here, and today the seabed is a place where history and marine life share the same stretch of reef.
The site is an underwater dumping ground of military equipment, and that origin shapes the visit. Rather than a natural feature alone, it is a heritage site: the objects resting on the bottom are a physical record of wartime activity in the area. For many visitors, that combination of man-made relics and living reef is the reason to go.
What a visit offers
- Diving, for those comfortable beneath the surface and able to explore the wreckage and the seabed around it.
- Snorkeling, for a more relaxed look at the water's surface and the marine life gathering around the submerged material.
- A historical dimension, since the equipment on the bottom links the site to the military past of the island.
Planning your trip
Million Dollar sits off Espiritu Santo, so it is reached as part of a visit to that island rather than as a standalone stop. Because it is a water-based site, it suits travellers who already plan to spend time on or in the sea. It is worth checking with local operators about conditions and access before you set out, as the site is best approached with a guide who knows the area.
Espiritu Santo is a good base for exploring the wider island, and a visit to Million Dollar can sit comfortably alongside other activities across Vanuatu's northern waters.