Million Dollar Point
Where American forces pushed trucks, bulldozers and other surplus equipment into the sea at the end of World War II. Today it is a famous spot for shore dives and snorkeling.
Million Dollar Point is on the coast about 6 km east of Luganville. When the US forces withdrew in 1945, they had failed to reach a deal with the Anglo-French Condominium authorities over the surplus. Instead, they drove large numbers of trucks, jeeps, bulldozers, forklifts and even small boats down the ramp and into the sea. The equipment is reportedly worth millions of dollars. Today the wrecks lie in layers from shallow water down to about 30 meters, covered in coral and sponges, and fish gather around them. Snorkelers can see the shallow wrecks, and divers can explore deeper. You can enter the water directly from the shore, and the village charges a small entry fee. The site is often combined with a dive on the President Coolidge wreck. Note that the shoreline rubble and metal are sharp, so wear dive booties. Visibility drops when the waves are large.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- SS President Coolidge Wreck
- Palikulo Bay & Bomber One
- Bokissa Island
- Aore Island
- Luganville
- Luganville Market
- Oyster Island
- Matevulu & Espiritu Santo Blue Holes