Bokissa Private Island Resort

Bokissa Private Island Resort is the place to mix adventure and seclusion; big wreck scuba diving and lazy afternoon hammock siestas; marlin fishing and poolside candlelit dinners; private beachfront snorkeling and fine table wines; tropical rainforest walks and air-conditioned private bungalows. As a guest you will have exclusive use of the island's 175 acres of unspoiled tropical rainforest and palm fringed beaches from your Vanuatu accommodation.

Accommodation

All 14 fares (private bungalows) have absolute beach frontage rarely found anywhere.

Rooms feature: Air-conditioning Ceiling fans Wood lined high timber ceilings Mosquito screened wooden shutters Covered verandahs No TV No telephones Tea & coffee making facilities Fridge Minibar Large ensuite with toilet, vanity & shower with instant gas-hot rainwater Hairdryer

Beachfront Fare: Each fare is nestled behind the private beach under large, old native trees. Bedding is 1 Queen bed or 2 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults.

Deluxe Spa Beachfront Fare: These fares also feature a spa bath on the deck. Bedding is 1 Queen bed and 2 Single beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 adults.

Beachfront Duplex Spa Villa: A duplex-style fare with two bedrooms, two ensuites, two lounge areas, and a large, private beach deck with spa. Bedding is 2 Queen beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 adults.

Dining

Meal Plans are compulsory when booking at Bokissa Private Island Resort and consist of three meals per day. Continental buffet breakfast and cooked menu options, Buffet or picnic lunch, Afternoon Tea (on request) and Buffet or themed dinner.

Seafood and island dishes are the specialty with an impressive and varied selection of produce coming from the island's bio-organic fruit & vegetable garden.

Facilities

Freshwater swimming pool Swim-up bar Large upper pool deck Hammocks In-ground chess board Volleyball court Reef fish aquarium Reference library & reading lounge

Activities

Activities attracting an additional charge are marked with an (*)

Snokeling off Bokissa: Walk out of your fare straight onto the water and experience fantastic reef snorkeling only a stones throw away.

Ocean Kayak & Dugout Outrigger: If you want to explore slightly further a field take an ocean kayak or dugout outrigger for a spin. A circumnavigation of Bokissa island is possible in about 45 minutes in an ocean kayak. There also are traditional ni-vanuatuan dugout outriggers available for you to try.

*Scuba Diving: For many Bokissa guests, Scuba diving is the reason for their holiday. Visit our scuba page to find out why South Sanma is a diving Mecca.

Rainforest Walks: Bokissa Island has an area of about 175 acres of which the resort occupies only a handful. The rest of the island is untouched virgin rainforest and palm fringed beaches exclusive to Bokissa guests. Don't forget to check out Bokissa's bio-organic fruit and vegetable garden.

*Malo River Tour: Kayak up the freshwater shallow freshwater Malo River. The river, populated by many fish and other marine species terminates in a large freshwater lake, perfect for snorkelling.

Hammock Lazing: The number of hammocks on the island exceeds the number of fares so there is never trouble finding a shady spot by the beach. Read a book from our extensive library, have a nap or just soak up the atmosphere.

Prepared picnic hampers: Going adventuring, snorkeling, walking or just want to have a private lunch? Just ask for a prepared picnic lunch the night before and it will be ready in the morning.

*Snorkeling trips: Many of the incredible dive sites in the Santo region are also excellent for snorkeling. A snorkeling trip to any of these sites is easily arranged for you and any number of fellow guests.

*Crayfish Catching: At Bokissa the crayfish is served fresh and guests are encouraged to try their hand at catching one of these tasty morsels. The Ni-Vanuatu guides can show you the best spots and the best techniques.

*Champagne beach & WWII tour: Take a few friends for a day trip to the pristine Champagne beach. On the way, check out a WWII plane crash, the famous Million-dollar point and the clarity of the Blue-hole.

*Deep Sea Fishing: Get up at the crack of dawn (or anytime) and take a few friends fishing for Marlin, Wahoo, Tuna and others. GPS locations of the best spots and the Bokissa boat crews will give you all the local knowledge you need to start bagging the big ones.

Swimming Pool & Pool bar: The resorts centre piece is a beautiful 25m freshwater swimming pool complete with swim-up bar. If you want to dry-off, feel free to enjoy a cocktail on one of the many deckchairs surrounding the pool.

*Parasailing: See Bokissa and the Southern Sanma province from the air. Discover a new snorkeling spot or just enjoy the scenery.

*Diving: Vanuatu and the outer islands in particular offer incredible diving and the Santo region is a favorite for divers the world over. Widely varied and catering to all levels of skill and interest, the dive sites around Santo and Bokissa have it all.

During WWII, Espiritu Santo was a staging area for US forces in the South Pacific. As a result, there is not only a lot of military surplus on the island but also below on the seabed.

Struck by 'friendly' mines the SS President Coolidge now rests between 20 and 60m offering the worlds largest accessible wreck dive to anyone from novices to experts.

When the US armed forces left the region after the conflict, vast amounts of military surplus was literally driven into the ocean, now constituting the must see Million Dollar Point dive.

Many, many more world-class dive sites dot the local underwater landscape including the USS Tucker and Henry Bounaud.

Additional Information

• Instant Quote: provides rates in Australian Dollars including taxes
• Children: not accepted under the age of 12 years
• Check in: as per flight arrival
• Check out: as per flight departure
• Meal plan: compulsory (includes 3 meals daily)
• Cancellation policy: Bokissa Eco Island do not refund for bad weather or guests not being able to arrive on the Island. They recommend Travel Insurance is arranged, and to check your policy cover.