Erakor Island Resort & Spa

Experience authentic island life at the Erakor Island Resort in Vanuatu. Located only a few minutes from the mainland, this fabulous little island is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing family holiday, a romantic getaway, or an adventure with friends.

How To Get There

The Erakor Island Resort is located just a few minutes away, across the lagoon from Port Villa. Port Villa is the capital of Vanuatu and is a 3-hr flight from Australia and New Zealand. From the Port Villa airport, it is a 15-minute drive and a 4-minute ferry ride to the island. The resort offers its guests an airport transfer service.

Dive Overview

Those lucky enough to scuba dive Vanuatu will be impressed by the range and variety ofworld-class dive sites, with diving suitable for all levels of diver and snorkeler. Sparkling turquoise lagoons bordered by lively reefs give way to steep drop-offs, large caves, and some great wrecks for both recreational and technical divers.

Accommodation Overview

The Erakor Island Resort offers a total of 22 air-conditioned accommodations in 12 different accommodation types. From Garden Rooms to 4-Bedroom Beach Houses, the resort offers accommodations perfect for all, from small groups to large families.

Amenities

• Air-conditioned
• Ceiling Fans
• Cots Available
• Daily Room Service
• Hairdryer
• Iron/Ironing board
• Linen and Towels Provided
• Mini Fridge
• Non-Smoking
• Outdoor Setting
• Room Service
• Tea/Coffee Making
• Wireless Internet
• Insect Screens

Food & Drinks

Guests can take their meals at the Aqua on Erakor Overwater Restaurant which is open from 7 AM daily. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes such as a succulent seafood platter, sizzling Vanuatu eye fillet steak, delicious desserts, and more. The Aqua Bar hosts Happy Hour every day so it is the perfect place for guests to relax and enjoy the sunset.

For light snacks or cocktails on the beach, the Calypso Beach Bar & Cafe is open every day to serve guests. Offering a variety of delicious rolls, wraps, and burgers, it is a favorite place for guests to stop by. Ice cream, ice blocks, and fresh tropical juices are also served.

The Chef's Selection Romance Dinner is perfect for spoiling your loved one with a special candlelit dinner on the beach or in a private overwater hut. The chef serves 3 specialty dishes suited to your favorite dishes along with a bottle of wine or bubbly.

Thursday Nights on Calypso Beach are for the Melanesian Feast & Fire Show. Feast on traditional dishes, meats, and island salads while being entertained by the music of the Ekasup local string band. Experience Vanuatu culture with activities such as custom dancing and trying the coconut shell of kava.

Dive Information

Diving in Vanuatu

Most dives take place from small speed boats that transport divers to the local lagoons and reefs several times each day. Some sites are so close to shore that divers can walk in from the beach. There are a few sites with running currents that require some experience.

Marine Life

Visibility is excellent in Vanuatu, and divers are often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of fish life swirling around the reefs. Beautiful gorgonians, arainbow of colorful corals, and some fascinating underwater topography create a dramatic backdrop to the thousands of small reef fish constantly schooling in the shallower waters. Expect to see plenty of triggerfish, angelfish, batfish, and clownfish, as well as turtles and a few sharks at the outlying sites. Coral heads hide the more elusive species such as eels, octopus, and crustaceans, while rays can be seen in the sandy lagoons. Such a wealth of life attracts bigger game fish into the brisk currents of the outer reef walls, and bigeye tuna, barracuda, and jack are often spotted patrolling in the blue.

Vanuatu is also an excellent destination for divers looking to swim with dugongs. These shy mammals feed on seagrass close to shore and can be found throughout the archipelago. The chance to swim and snorkel with them is a fantastic and rare opportunity.

The islands numerous wrecks also offer some great photo opportunities and hide a few less common marine creatures. Crocodile fish and scorpionfish lurk amongst the rusting superstructures, and many other species now call these huge artificial reefs home.

Dive Center Information

Scuba diving, as well as other Erakor Island Resort activities, can be booked at the Tour Hut. The Tour Hut offers a variety of brochures on every tour, outing, and excursion; and the team of locals is more than happy to answer any questions you may have. The experienced team knows the best dive sites and can help you plan and organize which ones to visit.

Practical Information

• Local Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VT, VUV) - Australian Dollars (AUD) are also accepted in tourist areas
• Electricity: 220-240V
• Time zone: Vanuatu Standard Time (GMT+11)
• Languages: Bislama, but Englis