Describes Semele Federesen as a Port Vila wreck-to-reef dive with no current, clear blue water, a visible wreck on descent, soft corals, and an adjacent reef.
Deep Port Vila wreck-to-reef dive for experienced divers.
Deep Port Vila wreck-to-reef dive for experienced divers.
Best arranged through a Port Vila dive operator because the site is reached by boat and dives deep.
Semele is a deep Port Vila wreck-to-reef dive for experienced divers who want a dramatic wreck start and a slower move onto nearby coral. The cargo vessel is normally approached by boat in clear blue water, with the wreck showing on the descent before the route continues over the reef. It is not suitable for penetration, and the depth makes gas planning and ascent discipline essential.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 50m
Depth Note
Shallowest part is deeper than 30 m; sites around the wreck are around 50 m.
Typical Conditions
Clear, calm water with little current; the site is defined more by depth than by drift.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Not recommended to penetrate the wreck due to poor condition; plan conservatively because the site is deep.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Port Vila.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep wreck-to-reef profile suited to advanced and technical divers; no penetration recommended.
Freediving
Not suited to freediving because the wreck sits too deep for a practical surface-based profile.
Snorkeling
Not suited to snorkeling because the main feature lies well below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Describes Semele Federesen as a Port Vila wreck-to-reef dive with no current, clear blue water, a visible wreck on descent, soft corals, and an adjacent reef.
Mentions Semle as a deep dive with 35-40 m visibility.
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Shallow plane-crash site on a sandy slope

Shore reef on the Mele side of Port Vila