Famous for 'Dennis' and other habituated resident dugongs, Lamen Bay on Epi Island and Aese Island off Espiritu Santo offer genuine in-water encounters with locally protected dugongs. Some traditional villages have placed 'tabu' (taboo) zones to protect them. A true off-the-beaten-path experience.

About This Spot

Best Months to Visit

See Dugong in Espiritu Santo / Lamen Bay (Vanuatu). Best months: May, June, July (up to 65% sighting chance). Snorkeling. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

May: 65%
June: 65%
July: 65%
August: 65%
September: 65%
October: 65%
April: 60%
November: 60%
January: 55%
March: 55%
December: 55%
February: 50%

Practical Information

Location: Espiritu Santo / Lamen Bay (Vanuatu)
Coordinates: -15.3700, 167.1900
Effort: expedition
Accessibility: Hard
Observation mode: Snorkeling