Underwater post office

There's never a post box when you need one, is there? Vanuatu has noticed that problem and they're onto it, claiming to have set up the world's first (and only) Underwater Post Office.

To find it you need to dive off Hideaway Island on the outskirts of Vanuatu's capital Port Vila. Located in three metres of water in a marine sanctuary surrounded by beds of coral and shoals of multi-coloured fish and other marine life, this would have to be one of the world's most unusual – and possibly most beautiful POs.

We know what you're thinking – and yes, the smart Vanuatans have come up with a special waterproof postcard that you can take on your swim to the letterbox.

The egg-shaped fibreglass Post Office is staffed and your postcard is stamped by a postal worker, a certified diver, one of four who take shifts working underwater, and using a waterproof device. Can't dive? A staff member will zip down with it for you.

So how do you know when it's open for business? When the floating flag is up, of course.

Out of hours the post cards can be posted in the underwater post box attached to the post office or taken to the main post office in town. All are guaranteed to receive the special cancellation from this unique underwater paradise before being delivered both locally and internationally.

  This new Post Office recognises that the Republic of Vanuatu’s is made up of 83 islands and is a marine paradise. The sea is such an important part of life in Vanuatu so in addition to opening the worlds only Underwater Post Office, Vanuatu Post has issued a new stamp issue and minisheet featuring snorkelling. Vanuatu was designed for snorkelling, and has countless good snorkelling spots and a wide range of spectacular sea life. This stamp issue follows the extremely popular eco-tourism stamp issue that featured many of the adventure, culture, nature, sport and community activities available in Vanuatu.

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