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Introduction FIJI DravuniIsland 4&5 Suva 6&7 PortDenarau 8&9
NEWCALEDONIA Noumea 10&11 IsleofPines 12&13 Mare 14 Lifou 15
VANUATU Vila 16&17 Wala 18&19 MysteryIsland 20 Pentecost 21 EspirituSanto 22&23 ChampagneBay 24&25
TONGA Vava’u 26&27 Nuku’Alofa 28&29
FRENCHPOLYNESIA BoraBora 30&31 Papeete 32&33 Moorea 34&35
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Your Cruise Destination Guide to the South Pacific
ThePacificIslandsaresomeoftheworld’sbestuntouchedtreasures.Boastingpristine,
turquoisewaters,warmweather,unforgettablesnorkeling,andworldclassdiving,this
tropicalparadisecouldeasilymakethetopofanykeentraveler’sbucketlist.
AholidaytothePacificIslandsisaholidaythathasitall,butsometimesitcanbedifficult
narrowingitdowntojusthowmuchyoucanfitintoyourdaysatport.Planningaheadon
whatyouwanttoseeanddoisthebestwaytoensureyouexperiencethePacificIslands
totheirfullpotential.Butthehardestpartisoftenalloftheresearchinvolvedinthis.
Luckilyforyou,we’vetakencareofthehardworkanddoneitallforyou!Fromthe
momentyoustepofftheshipontoyourportofcall,thisPacificIslandsCruiseGuide
willletyouknowwhereyoucanfindtransport,howmuchyoucanexpecttopayfor
this,activitiesyoucandowithinspecifictimeframesandthebestplacestocapture
photographicmemoriesofyourtimethere.
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DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwillanchorjustoffshoreDravuniIsland.Theship’stenderboatswilloperatefromtheshipthroughoutthedaytotakepassengersashore.
Restroomsareavailableonshorewherethetendersarriveattheisland.
PicturePerfectClimbthehilltopinthecentreoftheislandtoachievethebestpanoramicviewofthistropicalparadise.
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinDravuni Island, visit the Port of Call page.
Dravuni IslandWithinthefirstfewmomentsofsteppingonDravuniIslandyouwilldiscoverjustwhyFijiansareconsideredthemostfriendlyandhospitablepeopleintheworld.Soakupthecultureofthe200orsopeoplethatcallthistinyislandhomeanduseyourtimewiselytoexploreeverythingthislittlepieceofparadisehastooffer.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
TransportTherearenovehiclesonthewholeislandofDravuni,witheverythingontheislandwithinwalkingdistance.
LanguageEnglish(Official),Fijian,Hindustani
RecommendedCurrencyCreditcardsarenotacceptedontheislandanditisrecommendedthatyoutakesmallamountsofAustraliandollarsashore.
FIJI
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1. Visit the only village on the island and browse the unique handicrafts for sale. (Remember to take your country’s quarantine laws into consideration before purchasing anything).
2. Discover the beautiful Green Pool on the south side of the island and take a refreshing dip
3. Uncover some of Dravuni’s fascinating history at the Ancestral God Grave Site
8 hourS to Spare?
1. Pull on your hiking boots and trek to each end of the island and explore the rocky points.
2. Climb to the highest peak in the centre of the island to experience the unparalleled 360 degree views
3. Challenge the locals to a friendly game of volleyball. It’s their favourite!
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Bula! Welcome to Paradise...
Fiji Style!
SuvaEasilyoneofthemostsophisticatedcitiesintheSouthPacific,SuvaisthecapitalandlargestcityofFijiandalsooneofitsmostattractive.Locatedonthesouth-easterncoastoftheislandofVitiLevu,itisanincrediblymulticulturalcityboastingmanymosques,temples,churchesandculturalcentres.Itsidyllicpositiononthewaterfrontgivesitacoastalappealthatmanyoftheworld´scitiescouldonlydreamof.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
TransportTheSuvaBusStationislocateddirectlyonshorewhenyoudepartyourcruiseship.Frequentbusesoperatefromheretothecityandaregenerallybettervaluethantouristbuses.Busfarescanrangefrom$0.70to$1.60(Fijiandollars).
TaxisinSuvaaregenerallycheapcomparedtoAustralia,NewZealandandtheUS.Theflagfallisonlyfj$1.50andadditionalcostsaregenerally10cper100metres(i.e.$1/kilometre).Tosavemoney,ensureyouagreeonafarebeforedeparting.KeepaneyeoutforthewhiteSuvataxisnearthebusterminals.
LanguageEnglish(Official),Fijian,Hindustani
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwilldockinSouthKingsWharf,whichislocatedjust4kilometresfromtheverycentreoftown.
RecommendedCurrencyCreditcardsarewidelyacceptedinSuvaandAutomaticTellermachinescanprovidetheFijiancurrencytoforeigncardholders.
PicturePerfectCaptureagorgeousbeachshotbyheadingdowntoPacificHarbour,whichislocatedaround20minutesfromthecitycentre.
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinSuva Island, visit the Port of Call page.
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1.VisitthelocalmarketsonVictoriaParadeandCummingStreetforashoppingexperiencelikenoother.Tapacloth,jewelry,woodcarvingsandbowlsareverypopular.
2.TakeaGuidedTourofthecity’shistoricmonuments,soakinguptheuniquearchitectureandfascinatingpastofthisincrediblecity
3.DiscoverSuva’snatureatitsbestwithatriptoForestPark;agorgeouslydenserainforest,completewithwaterfallsandglisteningnaturalpools
8 hourS to Spare?
1.ExploretheMuseumofFijiwhichholdsaremarkablecollectionofSuva’sarcheologicalmaterial.
2.WanderthroughThurstonGardensaftervisitingthemuseumanddiscoveradenseconglomerationofnativefloraandfaunaandsomelovelypicnicspots
3.VisitthenearbyvillageofSawaniwhereyouwillfindfriendlylocalsandlearnaboutFiji’shistoryandfascinatingwayoflife
SUVA
FIJIPort DenarauRegardedasthegatewaytotheincredibleMamanucaandYasawavolcanicislands,Denarauboastsgorgeousturquoisewaters,purewhitesandandanincrediblearrayofmarinelife.Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
Oneofthebestthingsaboutthisgloriousislandisthatit’sveryclosetoseveralofthesmallerislandsinFiji.Thismakesiteasytospendadayexploringthem,swimming,sunbaking,snorkelingandcatchinguponsome“me”time.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
TransportTaxisareavailablefortransportationaroundtheislandfromtheDenarauMarina.Ensureyouagreeuponapricebeforeyoudeparttoavoidpayingtoomuch.
TheBulabusarrivesatanddepartsfromthecentreevery20minutesthroughouttheday,7daysaweek.Thebuscostsaround$7(Fijidollars)forunlimitedtravelbetween7:30amand11:30pm
LanguageEnglish(Official),Fijian,Hindustani
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwilldockinSouthKingsWharf,whichislocatedjust4kilometresfromtheverycentreoftown.
RecommendedCurrencyCreditcardsarewidelyacceptedacrosstheislandandautomatictellermachinesareavailableforexchangingmoneyforFijiandollars.Itisrecommendedthatyoucarryasmallamountofthelocalcurrencytopayfortransportandsmallpurchases.
PicturePerfectEnjoyacocktailbythepoolandtakesomehappysnapsofthegloriousoutlookovertheocean.
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinPort Denarau visit the Port of Call page.
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1.Visitsomeoftheisland’sstunninggardens,includingtheGardenoftheSleepingGiantortheSouthSeaOrchidTourandbrowsethestunningorchidsondisplay
2.LingeraroundtheDenarauMarinaandexploretheretailandcommercialcentre,whichfeaturessomefabulousrestaurantsandcafesandafantasticarrayofshoppingfacilities.
3.EnjoyaroundofgolfandpracticeyourswingattheDenarauGolfClub
8 hourS to Spare?
1.Catchawatertaxitooneofthenearbyislandsandexplorethemarinelifewithacasualsnorkel
2.ExperiencethelegendsandmythsofFijiwithaFireWalkingandCulturalshowatTheWestinDenarauIslandResortandSpa
3.TakeadivetourwithPadi5StarDiveCentre,locatedattheSofitelResort&SpaandexplorethefascinatingdivesitesaroundtheMamanucagroupofislands
FIJI Port Denarau
NoumeaThecityofNoumeaisNewCaledonia’stouristhubandhometoworld-classislandadventures.Dubbedasthe“littlepieceofFrance”inthePacific,thisprogressiveFrenchterritoryboastsanimpressivearrayoftouristattractions,rangingfromuniquearchitectureandcharmingboutiques,tostunningnaturewalksandpicturesqueislandoutlooks.
Averagetimespentinport:
• GenerallyFullday(8-10hours)• SelectcruiseItinerariesarriveinportduring theafternoonanddepartlateatnight
TransportTaxisareavailableattheportandarearound$0.60perkilometre,withatariffof$2.00.Ifthetaxihasbeenwaitingawhile,theycanchargeupto$60.00.
BusesinNoumeacanberelativelytrickytonavigateandshouldbegenerallyavoidedifyouhavenograspontheFrenchlanguage.Ticketspurchasedonboardwillcostaround200CFP.The“NoumeaExplorer”busisanoptionforthoseseekingaridetoandfromallofthecity’smajortouristattractionsandwillsetyoubackaround1500CFP. DockingLocation
YourcruiseshipwilldockattheGareMaritimeTerminal,whichissituatedrightintheheartofNoumea.Assoonasyougetofftheshipyouwillfindatouristinformationcentre,postoffersandarangeoftouroperatorsofferingsightseeingtripsaroundthecity.
Bookedshoretoursleavedirectlyfromtheterminalcarpark.
LanguageEnglish(Official),Fijian,Hindustani
ThebrightyellowLePetitTrainisanothertransportationoptionandwilltakeyouona1.5hourssightseeingtourofthecityforaround1400CFP.Thisserviceoperatesonahopon,hopoffbasisandthetimetableshouldbecheckedbeforehand.
new Caledonia
NewCaledonia`s
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1.GaininsightintotheMelanesianKanakculturewithavisittotheTjibaouCulturalCentre
2.LazeafewhoursawayonbeautifulLemonBayBeach;theperfecthavenforfamilieswithkids
3.EmbarkonakayakingadventureontheDumbeaRiverinabeautifulvalleysettingofrollinghills,Indigenousfloraandeucalyptusforests.
4.DancethenightawayinoneofNoumea’snumerousBarsandNightclubsorvisitoneofthecity’smanyrestaurantsandsamplesomeofthelocalcuisine.
8 hourS to Spare?
1.Enjoyanexhilarating,highspeedridetoNoumea’sDuckIslandandabsorbthestunningviewsandbrilliantwhitesandbeaches
2.EscapethecrowsandtakeadaytripouttoAmedeeIsland;atinycoralatolllocated18kilometressouthofNoumea.Enjoyaglassbottomboattourandindulgeinatraditionalislandbuffet.
3.DiscoversomeofNoumea’smostuniquewildlifeandpayavisittotheBotanicalGardens,BirdSanctuaryandForestPark
CAPITALRecommendedCurrencyEnsureyouhavesomeFrenchPacificFrancsonyou,particularlyforpublictransport.CreditcardsareacceptedatvariouslocationsacrossNoumea.
PicturePerfectVisitthelookoutatOuenTorofor360degreeviewsoverthelagoon,surroundingislandsandBarrierReef.
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinNoumea, visit the Port of Call page.
Isle of PinesNestled50kmfromthemainlandofNewCaledonia,theIsleofPinestrulyisadesertedparadise.Thistropicalwonderlandboastsabeautythatissimplybreathtaking,enchantingvisitorstoitsshores,timeandtimeagain.
Nicknamedthe“JewelofthePacific”,theIsleofPinesisoverflowingwithgorgeousnaturalgiftsthatcontinuetogiveandgive.Formedbyvolcaniceruptionsthatoccurredmillionsofyearsago,theislandissurroundedbyacolourfulnaturalreef,whichisburstingwithvariedandinterestingmarinelife.Swimwiththetropicalfishandexploreunderwatercoralforestsasyoudivedeeperintothecalm,crystalclearwaters.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwillanchoroffshore,inKutoBay,nearthevillageofVao.Tenderswilloperatethroughouttheday,transportingpassengerstoshore.
TransportTheIsleofPinesdoesnotofferanypublictransport,buttherearestillseveralwaystogetaroundifyou’renotbookedontoashoretour.
Taxisandmotorizedscootersandcarsareavailableforhirebutshouldbeorganizedinadvancetoavoiddisappointment.Bicyclesarealsoavailableforhirefromresortsontheisland.
LanguageFrenchandKanakDialects
RecommendedCurrencyForconvenience,considergettingsomecashchangedonboardtoFrenchPacificFrancs.Thiswillmakepayingforsmallthingsontheislandeasier.
PicturePerfectTocaptureareallyuniqueandinterestingphoto,paddleintothewatersofKutoBaynearthevisiblereefandtakeapicturethathighlightsthebeautifulcoralthatcanbeseenthroughthecrystalclearwaters,withthewhitesandbeachactingasthebackground.
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreintheIsle of Pines, visit the Port of Call page.
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1.Takeadiveinthenaturalaquariumthatsurroundstheislandanddiscoverafascinatingmarinelifeoffish,coralandseacreatures.
2.SpendtheafternoonlazingbybeautifulKutoBay,soakingupthesunshineandtakinginyourglorioussurrounds
3.BrowsetheKutoBayMarketsandpickupsomeofthedelicatehandicraftscreatedbythelocals
8 hourS to Spare?
1.EmbarkonanIslandDiscoveryTourandexploreplacesliketheNotreDamedel-AssomptionChurchandtheStatueofSaintMaurice
2.VisitthenaturalGrottoofQueenHortensetobeamazedbyoneofthelargestlimestonecavesintheworld.
NewCaledonia-IsleofPines
Snorkel, Dive, markets, Cultural tour, Site-seeing
VilaTherearen’ttoomanyplacesintheworldthatcansurpassthebeautyofVanuatu’sPortVila.Atropicalparadisethatboastsflawlessbeachesandlushgardens,Vilaisbustingtotheseamswithuniquetouristattractionsandadventures.
Asacentreformusic,art,culture,traditionandpassion,VilaisagatewaytoeverythingthefabulousislandsofVanuatuhavetooffer.Fromfabulousshoppingopportunitiesandaneclecticcafescene,tostunningsceneryandidyllicoutlooks,Vilaisanislandthatoffersitall.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwilldockatPortVila’scommercialpier,directlyatthewharf.Thepierislocatedapproximately5kilometresfromthecentreoftownandtaxisarereadilyavailablepierside.
Ifyouhavebookedashoretouritwilldepartdirectlyfromtheterminalarea.
PicturePerfectTherearen’ttoomanyplacesinPortVilathatyouwon’tbeabletogetagoodphotographfrom.How-ever,pleaseaskpermissionbeforeyoutakephoto-graphsofNi-Vanuatu(indigenouspeople).
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TransportOncedepartingfromyourcruiseshipyouwillfindtaxislinedupalongtheoutsideportgates.
AtriptotownwillcostapproximatelyAUD$15butapriceshouldbenegotiatedbeforeleavingastaxisinPortVilaarenotmetered.
LanguageEnglish(Official)Bislama(Official)French(Official)
RecommendedCurrencyThecurrencyinVanuatuistheVatu.Creditcardsandchargecardsarewidelyacceptedinlargerstores,restaurantsandsomecafes.SomeshopsmayacceptAustraliandollarsbutwillonlybeabletogiveyouchangeinVatu.YouwillnotbeabletoexchangeyourVatuforAustraliandollarsoncebackonboard.
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinVila, visit the Port of Call page.
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1.GainaninsightintotheancientMelanesianworldwithavisittoVanuatu’sbesttouristattraction,EkasupVillage
2.JoinashoretourtovisitthebeautifulCascadeWaterfalls;a50metrehighwaterfallspillingintonaturallyerodedrockswimmingpools
3.Soakuptheatmosphereinthelocalmarketingandpickupsometraditionaljewelry,localartworksanduniquehand-craftedgifts.
8 hourS to Spare?
1.Diveintoanunderwaterparadisewhenyouembarkonasnorkelingorscubadivingadven-tureofthereefsurroundingVilaIsland.BoastingthemostcolorfulandmajesticcoralreefsitesintheentirePacificOcean,thisisamust-doactivityforanyoneinterestedinseeingthebeautyoftheunderwaterworld.
2.VisitthePortVilaCountryClub,LeMeridienandLeLagoonResortVanuatuforaroundofgolf
3.Tryyourhandatdeepseafishingwithaguidedfishingexpedition.
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RecommendedCurrencyCreditcardsandchargecardsarenotacceptedanywhereontheisland.Australiandollarsareaccepted,butchangemaynotbeavailable.
WerecommendthatyoutakesmallamountsofAustraliandollarsashore.
TransportGreatnews!Youwon’tneedpublictransporttogetaroundtheislandaseverythingiswithinwalkingdistance.
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinWala, visit the Port of Call page.
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WalaPackedtothebrimwithuntouchednaturalbeautyandresources,Walaisanunspoiledparadisejustbeggingtobeexplored.Withnoelectricity,phonesorcars,itistheperfectdestinationtotrulyescapeitall!
Positionedoffthenorth-easterncoastofMalakulaIsland,Walaisasdesertedasitgets.Theprimarymodesoftransporthereareoutriggercanoes…orwalking.However,thisisthewayoflifeinthesepartsandthelocalsaremorethanhappytowelcomeyouintoit.
Beingsoremoteandundeveloped,Walaoffersatrueculturalexperiencethatyoureallycan’tfindanywhereelse.Combinethiswithwhitesandbeachesfringedwithtropicalpalmsandsurroundedbyturquoisecolouredbays,andyouhaveanislandparadiseyoumayneverwanttoleave.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwillanchorjustoffshoreandtenderboatswilloperatethroughouttheday,transportingyoutotheisland.
PicturePerfectTherearen’ttoomanyplacesinPortVilathatyouwon’tbeabletogetagoodphotographfrom.However,pleaseaskpermissionbeforeyoutakephotographsofNi-Vanuatu(indigenouspeople).
LanguageEnglish(Official)Bislama(Official)French(Official)
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1.Takepartinsomeoftheculturaldemonstrationsandwatchonasthelocalsputonamazingtraditionaldancedisplaysbytakingavillagetour
2.Browsethewonderfullydesignedhandicrafts,whichcanbefoundrightonthefringeoftheisland’sbeaches.
3.Spendanafternoonlazingononeofthebeautifulwhite-sandbeaches,fringedbyshadypalmtreesandsurroundedbyturquoisebluewaters.
8 hourS to Spare?
1.DivebeneaththesurfaceandexplorethenaturalwondershiddenbelowtheturquoisewatersthatseparateWalafromthemainland.
2.Takeawalkaroundtheentiretyoftheisland,usingtheguidedtrails,anddiscoverjusthowout-of-this-worldtheislandis.
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RecommendedCurrencyCreditcardsandchargecardsarenotacceptedanywhereontheisland.Australiandollarsareaccepted,butchangemaynotbeavailable.
WerecommendthatyoutakesmallamountsofAustraliandollarsashore.
TransportYou’renotgoingtoneedpublictransportonMys-teryIsland.Withapopulationofzeroandasizeofjust1.5kilometresinlength,everythingiswithinwalkingdistance.
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Squeeze me Into 4 hourS:Onanislandwithnoinhabitantsandalmostnosignoflifeyoumayfindithardtofindthingstodosothebestthingistosimplydonothingatall
8 hourS to Spare?Takeyoursnorkelingandswimminggearashoreanddiveunderthesurfaceforanexplorationoftheuniquemarinesystemsthatliveinthisnaturalreef.
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Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreonMystery Island, visit the Port of Call page.
Mystery IslandDoesnoelectricity,norunningwater,noroadsandnotelephonessoundliketheperfectescapetoyou?Ifyouansweredwitharesounding“Yes”,MysteryIslandwillbejustthecruisingdestinationforyou.Thisnon-inhabitedislandspansjust1.5kilometresandisoneoftheworld’slastcompletelyun-touchedparadises.
Refusingtogiveintothepressuresofamodern,commercialworld,MysteryIsland,isanuntamedparadisewherethebestpasttimeissimplyrelax-ingandsoakingupthesun.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwillanchorjustoffshoretheislandandatenderservicewilloperatethroughouttheday,transportingyoutothetenderjetty.Basicfacilitiesareavailableontheisland.
PicturePerfectPurchaseadisposableunderwatercamera(orawaterproofcaseforyourown)totakesomeunfor-gettableshotsoftheuniquemarinelifethatsur-roundstheisland.
LanguageEnglish(Official),Bislama(Official)French(Official)
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RecommendedCurrencyTherecommendedcurrencyonPentecostIslandistheVatuanditisadvisedthatyouusethisovercreditcards.Tippingisnotexpectedhere,andhagglingandbargainingarenotpracticed.
TransportArutteddirtroadrunsfromthenorthtothesouth-westoftheisland,withmanyoftheisland’svillagesonlyaccessiblealongsteepmountainfootpaths.Trucksarethemostcommonformoftransportontheislandbutaregenerallyveryexpensive.
Ifyouareplanningondoingsomeextensiveexplorationoftheisland,thebestideaistobookashoretour.
LanguageEnglish(Official),Bislama(Official)French(Official)
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinPentecost, visit the Port of Call page.
PentecostPentecostIslandisa60km-long,uncorruptedislandofVanuatuinthebeautifulPacificIslands.Longconsideredtheoriginalhomeofbungeejumping,Pentecostistheperfectdestinationforthosewithanadventurousspiritandwhoarebraveatheart.
Mostoftheisland’sinhabitantsliveinsmall,ruralvillagesandrelyheavilyonlocalagriculture.Howevertheislandoffersanexcitingarrayofactivities,makingitanoutdoorlovers’paradise.Rangingfromsimplesight-seeingandvillagetours,tolimitedpublicviewingofage-oldtraditionsofthePentecostpeople,avisittothisislandwillexposeyoutotheincrediblewayoflifethepeopleherelive.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwilldockoffshoreandtenderswilloperatethroughouttheday,transportingyoutothejettyatPanngi.Thereareseveralvillagescloseby,allwithinwalkingdistance.
PicturePerfectIfyouareluckyenoughtobevisitingduringthelanddiveseason,youwon’twanttomisscapturingaphotoofthisuniquesight.Itwillquiteliterallybeaonceinalifetimeopportunity.
8 hourS to Spare?
1.WatchaNaghol(land-diving)display,whichisatraditionalceremonyofaprimitiveformofmodern-daybungeejumping,madepossiblebyconstructingatowermadefromacombinationofvinesandtimber,withthelongforestvineservingasthesuspendingstructure.Touristscanexpecttopayaround1000vatueachfortheexperience.
2.Embarkonabushwalkingadventuretosomeoftheisland’svisitors,tacklingthethickrainforestandmountainterrain.
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1.Catchoneofthelocaltraditionaldancedisplays,putonbythelocals.SeethecultureofPentecostcometolifeintheseenthrallingperformancesandsoakupwhatthelocalcultureandtraditionsareallabout.
2.TakeavillagetourofPentecostandyouwillseeinterestingthingsliketheVanuatugraves,outlooksontobreathtakingvolcanicislandsandtheenchantingvolcanicharbouratLolowai.
Espirito SantoEspirituSantoisthelargestislandofVanuatuandoffersatrue“awayfromthemasses’experience.Wellknownforitshistoricshipwrecksandgloriousbluepools,itboastsremarkablewhitesandbeaches,uniquecavesystemsandagloriouscoralreef.
Sinceitsdiscoveryinthe17thcentury,littleaboutthisislandparadisehaschanged.Thetribalandritualisticculturalsitesarestillverymuchintactandtheislandpeoplestillholdamagicalconnectionwiththelandandsurroundingreef.EspirituSantoisanislandthatoffersitall!Fromkayaking,snorkeling,beachesandthebluepools,tohorseriding,fishing,trekkingandscenicflights,youwillneverbewantingforsomethingtodohere.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwilldockalongsideMainWharfinLuganville,whichislocatedclosetoSanto’smainstreetandwithin500metresofthecitycentre.
PicturePerfectVenture20minutesnorth-westofLuganville(bycarorkayak)andyouwilluncoverthestunningbluepools.Whileaphotosimplywon’tdoitjusticeitwillbetheperfectkeepsaketorememberyourtimehere.PleaseaskpermissionbeforeyoutakephotographsofNi-Vanuatu(indigenouspeople).
LanguageEnglish(Official),Bislama(Official)French(Official)
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinSanto, visit the Port of Call page.
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RecommendedCurrencyAlthoughthelocalcurrencyistheVatu,itisrecommendedthatyoutakesomeAustraliandollarsforspendingontheisland.Creditcardsaregenerallynotacceptedwidely.
TransportPublictransportationcanbehardtocomebyontheislandofEspirituSanto.Busesandtaxisareonhandtoprovidetransporttoandfromthetown,operatinginthemorningsandafternoons.AbusstopcanbefoundacrossfromtheLuganvilleMarketHouse,andthisisgenerallyquitepopularforescortingpassengersbacktothewharf.Sharedtransporttovariousdestinationsacrosstheislandcancostanywherebetween400and1000Vatuandcantakenbetween45minutesand2andahalfhours.
Ifyou’rebraveenoughtotacklethepot-holedroads,carhireservicesareavailableintownandwerecommendthatyouhirea4WDoveracarfortravelontheisland.
KeepinmindthatpublictransportdoesnotoperateonSundays.
8 hourS to Spare?
1. TrekthroughthejungletothevillageofVunaspefandyouwilleventuallycometothemajesticMillenniumCave.Spanning3–4kilometresinlength,itreaches50metreshighandfeaturesamagnificentwaterfall.
2.Exploreapieceoftheisland’shistorywhenyouembarkonadivingadventureoftheS.S.PresidentCoolidgeShipWreck.
3. DivebeneaththesurfaceandexplorethefamousMillionDollarPoint.TheareagaineditsnamethankstothemillionsofdollarsworthofequipmentthatwasdisposedduringWorldWarIIbypersonneloftheU.S.militarybaseontheisland.
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1. JoinaMagicalGauaWaterMusicExperiencetourtowitnessaveryuniqueislandtraditionaldance
2. EmbarkonacanoeadventureintheRiriRiver,makingyourwaythroughlush,greenjungleandspottingnativewildlifeandbirds.
Champagne BayNestledonthenorth-easterncoastoftheislandofEspirituSanto,ChampagneBayisatruegemofVanuatu.Knownforit’sgloriouslywhitesand,andaquamarinewaters,ChampagneBayencompasseseverythingthePacificIslandsareallabout.
Localsfromsurroundingvillagesregularlyflocktothebaytoselltheirunique,handmadegoods.Theyareespeciallyprevalentintheareawhencruiseshipsaredockedforavisit,meaningyourexperienceherewillbeonewhereyoucansoakupthecultureoftheislandlife.
Baskinginboththesunshineandtheshadowsofthesurroundingmountains,ChampagneBayisaspecialplacethatneverfailstocapturetheheartsofitsvisitors.Ifadayoflazinginthesun,exploringabeautifulcoralreefandsoakingyourbodyincrystalclearwatersisjustwhatthedoctorordered,thisistheplaceforyou!
Averagetimespentinport: Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourshipwillanchoroffshoreandtheship’stenderboatswillprovidearegularservicetoandfromChampagneBaythroughouttheday.
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RecommendedCurrencyCreditcardsandchargecardsarenotacceptedanywhereontheisland.AustralianDollarsareacceptedbutchangemaynotbeavailable.
WerecommendthatyoutakesmallamountsofAustralianDollarsorVatuashore.
TransportTaxisarenotavailableinChampagneBayandeverythingandeverywhereyouneedtogotoenjoyyourselfiswithinwalkingdistance.
PicturePerfectChampagneBayitselfisthekindofthingsholidaypostcardsaremadeofsotakeastrollalongthebeachandfindadesertedspotforthebestphoto.
LanguageEnglish(Official),Bislama(Official)French(Official)
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinChampagne Bay, visit the Port of Call page.
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1. SpendthedayrelaxingonbeautifulChampagneBeach,soakingupyourstunningsurroundsofcrystalclearwatersandpowderwhitesand.Takeadipinthecoolwatersandenjoytheflowing,bubblingfreshwaterstreamatlowtide.
2. Discoverislanddelightslikeseashellnecklaces,earringsandbracelets,whichareallcreatedfromtheshellsfoundonChampagneBay’swhitesandsandmadeinthelikenessoftraditionaljewelrywornbyislanders.
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1.Embarkonabushwalkingadventurefromthemainbeach,exploringthejungletracksandthegloriouspocketsofrainforest.
2.ExploreplaceslikethebiggestcoconutandcattleplantationinVanuatuonaVillageTour
RecommendedCurrencyMajorcreditcardsareacceptedinsomerestaurantsandlargershopsacrosstheislandandforeigncurrencycanbechangeashore.Automatictellermachinescanalsoprovidetheforeigncurrency.
WerecommendthatyoutakesmallchangeinTonganPa’angatopayforthingslikepublictransport.
TransportTaxisareavailableacrosstheislandofVava’uandareclearlymarkedandeasytorecognise.Taxisarenotmeteredandmoreoftenthannot,thedriverswillnothavesmallchangesoitisimportantyoucarrythiswithout.Aonewayjourneyinataxiwillcostyouaround$25TOPbutyoushouldnegotiatethisbeforeyoubeginyourjourney.
Busesandpickuptrucksarealsoavailablefortransportation,butarenotreliableandshouldbeavoidedifpossible.
PicturePerfectCapturememoriestolastalifetimewhilewhalewatchinginthewatersofftheVava’uislands.SnapyourhappyshotsatjusttherightmomentandyoumayendupwithresultstorivaltheNationalGeographic.
LanguageTonganandEnglish
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinVava’u, visit the Port of Call page.
Vava’uRemoteanduntouched,theislandgroupofVava`uisatruemasterpieceoftheKingdomofTonga.
Surroundedbyglorious,aquamarinewaters,itboastsawarmclimateallyearround,makingittheperfectdestinationforcruisers.Explorewhitesandbeaches,lushtropicalrainforestsandhiddenseasidecaves,beforedivingintothedepthsofthesurround-ingreefs.Avarietyofuniquefloraandfaunacalltheseislandshomeandarejustwaitingforyoutodiscoverandexplorethem.
Paradiseisahardplacetocomeby,butplacesliketheislandsofVava’ucomeprettycloseandsimplycannotbemissedonanyPacificIslandscruise.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwillanchoroffshore,withatenderserviceoperatingthroughouttheday.ThetownofNeiafuislocatedashortdistanceawaywithtaxisavailableandmanyattractionsintownwithinwalk-ingdistance.
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1. Ifyouarecruisingbetweenmid-to-lateJulyandlateOctoberyoumaybeinforatreat.Whalewatchingisacommonpasttimeontheislandsduringthesetimes,withthehumpbackwhalesmakingtheiryearlymigratoryjourneypastVava’u.
2. Swimandsnorkelamongsthumpbackwhales,giantclamsandseaturtles,andexplorethedepthsoftheoceanwhereyouwillfinduntouchedunderwatercavesandhistoricandintricatewrecksites.
3.Hireasurfboardandridesomeofthebreaks
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1.EnjoyadayofislandhoppingonaNukuIslandandSwallowsCavetour.EnjoysnorkelingandexploringthebeautifulwhitesandbeachesofthenumerousislandsthatsurroundVava’u
2.VisittheEne’ioBotanicalGardenforaglimpseintothefascinatingflorathatcallsthisislandhome.
3.Takeaculturaltourandwitnesstraditionaldancing,clothmakingandweaving
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RecommendedCurrencyMajorcreditcardsareacceptedatmanyoftheisland’srestaurants,cafesandshops.Foreigncurrencyshouldbecarriedforthingsliketaxisandsmallpurchases,whilecurrencycanalsobeexchangedwhileonboardandwhileontheisland.
TransportTaxisarelimitedatthewharfandcancostaround$25TOPforone-waytrips.ThetownofNuku’alofaisidealforexplorationonabikeandthesecanbehiredforaround$10TOPaday.
Therearen’tanypubliclyrunbusesontheisland,withonlyafewsmallprivatecompaniesonoffer,Pricesrangebetween$1and$2.20forone-wayjourneysandyoushouldleaveplentyoftimeforcatchingthebus.
PicturePerfectVisitPangaimotuwharftocaptureagorgeousshotofthecrystalclearwatersandthenearbyoffshoreshipwreck.
LanguageTonganandEnglish
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashorein Nuku’Alofa, visit the Port of Call page.
Nuku’ AlofaKnownasthe“HomeofLove”,Nuku’alofaisthecapitalofthePacificIslandsofTonga.NestledontheislandofTongatapu,thelushparadiseofNuku’alofawelcomestouristswithitsmagnificentculturalantiquities,mouth-wateringlocaldelicaciesandbreathtakingoceanvistas.Smallenoughtowalkaround,Nuku’alofaistheperfectplacetogetacquaintedwiththeislandlifestyle,meettheTonganpeopleandtakepartintheirculture,andsoakupthebeautyandwonderthatthissmallpartoftheworldisknownfor.
Whetherit’slearningatraditionaldance,tapamaking,weavingorwoodcarving,thereissomethinghereforeveryeclectictasteanddesire.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwillanchorattheQueenSaloteWharfwhichislocatedwithinashortwalkingdis-tanceofthecentreofNuku’alofa.
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1.VisittheTonganNationalCentretoseesomeoftheTongannatives`mostreveredculturaltreasures,rangingfromdancesandcooking,totapamakingandwoodcarving.
2.AbsorbeverythingNuku’alofahastoofferwithaspotofshoppinginthevillage.
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1.Spendthedaysnorkeling,surfinganddivingintheclear,turquoisewatersthatareabuzzwithmarinelifeandthewatervisibilitysomeoftheclearestimaginable.
2.Indulgeinaspotofislandhoppinginaboatorkayakandfindyourownsecludedbeachforaspotofsuntanningandswimming
RecommendedCurrencyThelocalcurrencyisthePacificFranc(XFP)andthiscanbeexchangedonboardbeforeyouarriveontheisland.ThereareseveralbanksandATM’slocatedontheisland,withcreditcardsacceptedinsomelargeestablishments.
Ifyouplanontakingataxiaroundtheisland,it’sbesttohavesmallchangeinthelocalcurrencytouse.
TransportTaxisareavailableatthepieronshoreandshuttleservicesoperatebetweenthepierandBloodyMary’sorthebeachforjust$5.
TheLeTruckistheisland’sbusservicebutwerecommendyouavoiditasitishighlyirregularandnotveryreliable.
PicturePerfectInvestinanunderwatercamera(disposableoneswilldoit)andtakesomehappysnapswhilesnorkelinginthenaturallagoons.
LanguageFrenchandTahitian
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinBora Bora, visit the Port of Call page.
Bora BoraBoraBoraisanamecommonlywhisperedwhentalkofexoticinternationaltouristdestinationscomesup.Famousforitsaqua-centricluxuryresorts,thisislandislocatedamongtheSocietyIslandsoftheFrenchPolynesia.
Surroundedbyalagoonandabarrierreef,itispic-tureperfectallyearroundandboastseverythinganislanddestinationshould.Volcanicpeaksliedormantinthebackground,cascadingdowntogloriousgreenrainforeststhatmeetpurewhitesandsandaqua-marinewaters.Thebeachesarelinedwithcoconutpalmsandspeckledwithvillagesfilledwithhappyandplayfulchildren.
Nomatterwhatyou’reafter,whetherit´srelaxation,adventureorhistory,thereissomethinghereforall.
Averagetimespentinport: Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationCruiseshipstypicallydockinPofaiBaynearVaitape,whichistheisland’smainsettlement.Thetowncen-treiswithineasywalkingdistanceofthepier.
French polynesia
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1.Discoverculture,history,floraandfaunaallinoneona4WDtour,withhighlightsundoubtedlyincludingtheWorldWarIIsites,withtheammunitionbunkersherestillusedbythelocalsincycloneseason.
2.ExploretheexoticLagoonarium;hometoallthemarineanimalsyouseeinthebarrierreefphotographs.Getupclosetoturtles,dolphins,sharksandraysanddiscoverwhythisislandissuchapopulardestinationwithtourists.
8 hourS to Spare?
1.Ifyou’revisitingBoraBoraonanovernightstayyousimplyhavetopayavisittotheBloodyMary’sRestaurantandBar.RegardedasBoraBora’smostfamouswateringhole,itistheperfectplaceforenjoyingacocktailoutofacoconut!
2.Thosewantingtodivebelowthesurfacecanscubadiveandsnorkelthereef,discoveringthefascinatingmarineandcoralecosystemsthatliebeneath.
3. Stayabovethewaterandgettheadrenalinepumpingwithjetskiing,jetboating,waterskiingandsurfingortryyourhandatsailingorkitesurfing.
RecommendedCurrencyThelocalcurrencyistheFrenchPacificFranc(XPF),althoughUSDandAUDareacceptedontheisland.It’sagoodideatocarrysomelocalcurrency,particularforthingslikepublictransportandsmallpurchases.
SeveralbanksandATM’scanbefoundinthemainstreetofPapeete.
TransportLeTruckisthemostpopularformofpublictransportinPapeeteandisrelativelycheapasjust$1-2forone-waytrips.TheLeTruckiseasilyrecognizablebyitsgreen,blueandgreen-bluepaintjobs.
Rentalcars,scootersandbicyclesarealsoavailableforhireandcanbefoundthroughouttown.
Taxisareavailableontheislandbutareoftenhardtofindandcanbequiteexpensive.
PicturePerfectTakethejourneyuptoOneTreeHillontheruggedeastcoastoftheisland,forstunningviewsoverMatavaiBay.
LanguageFrenchandTahitian
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinPapeete,visitthePortofCallpage.
PapeeteLocatedonthefamousislandofTahiti,PapeeteisthecapitaloftheFrenchPolynesiaandisauniquecitylikenootherintheworld.Itactsastheperfectbaseforexploringeverythingthisincredibleislandhastooffer.
PapeetewasonceagatheringplacewhereTahitianscameinsearchoffreshwaters.Todayitoffersanimpressivenightlife,fantasticshoppingfacilities,world-classresortsandvibrantmarkets,whichareparticularlypopularforthosesearchingforlocalblackpearls.
TheislandofTahitiisatrueparadise,offeringruggedsceneryandacontrastofsomeofthebestthingsaboutMotherNature.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwilldockjustbyPapeete,ensuringthetownshipiswithinwalkingdistance.ThewaterfrontesplanadeistheperfectplacetogetacquaintedwiththePapeetewayoflifeandseveraloftheisland’sbestshoppingprecinctsarewithinashortwalkingdistance.
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1.TakeacruiseonthePapeeteLagoon,passingbytheFrenchNavybase,beforepassingtheblack-sandbeachesofPointVenusbeforetakingadipinthecrystalclearwaters.
2.SignupforadrivingtourandvisitplaceslikeTahara’sHill,PointVenus,ArahohBlowholeandtheFaarumaiWaterfalls
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1.Headinlandona4WDtourtouncoverthescenicbeautyofthePapenooValleyandwaterfall.
2.PayavisittothePaulGauguinMuseumforaninsightfuljourneyofthefamousPost-Impressionistpainter’ssketchesandsculptures.
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RecommendedCurrencyThelocalcurrencyistheFrenchPacificFrancandwerecommendyoucarrysomeofthisaroundwithyou.Creditcardsareacceptedforcarandbicyclerentals,butcashshouldbeusedforsmallpurchases.Currencycanbeexchangedonboardyourship.
TransportThereisnopublictransportontheislandofMoorea,meaninghirecars,taxis,scootersandbicyclesareyouronlyrealoptionforgettingaround.
RentalcaragenciescanbefoundinVaiareforaround8000XPFupwardsaday,butitisrecommendedyoubookinadvance.
Taxisarescarcelyavailableandveryexpensive,withtouristspayingaround800XPFasabasefareand110XPFperkilometrethereafter.Besureyouunderstandwhatthefareisbeforetakingoff.
BicyclescanbehiredfromEuropcar(locatednearthecruiseterminalinVaiare)foraround2000XPFforeighthours.Alternatively,youcanhireascooterfromAlbertRent-A-Car(alsolocatedinVaiare)foraround5,000XFPforfourhours.KeepinmindthatthetotaldistancebyroadaroundMooreaisapproximately60kilometres.
LanguageFrenchandTahitian
MooreaLocatedjust15milesfromthehustleandbustleofPapeete,theislandofMooreaisatrulymagnificentexampleofMotherNature.Thistropicaloasisboastsruggedmountainpeaks,gloriouslydenserainforests,pristinelagoonsandpurewhite-sandedbeaches.
Fromabove,theshapeoftheislandslightlyresemblesaheart(somesayabutterfly),withitstwosymmetricalbaysthatopentothenorthsideoftheisland.This,alongwiththeisland’sobviousvisuallyaestheticappealandlaidbacknaturearewhatmakeitanextremelypopulardestinationforhoneymooners.
Offeringdramaandadventure,thrillingwateractivities,greatshoppingandstunningnaturalexplorationopportunities,thisisanislandthattrulydoeshaveitall.
Averagetimespentinport:Fullday(8-10hours)
DockingLocationYourcruiseshipwillanchorjustoffshorenearthetownofVaiareontheeastcoast.Tenderswilloperatethroughouttheday,transportingpassengerstoland.Vaiareislocatedwithin30kilometresofalloftheisland’sattractionsandisabuzzingtownthatcanaccommodateallofyourneeds.
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PicturePerfectClimbtotheBelvedereLookouttoexperiencestunningviewsoftheisland’sruggedcoastline,includingCook’sBay,OpunohuBayand
Needmore?Tofindoutmoreaboutdiningoptions,climateandwhattobringashoreinMoorea, visit the Port of Call page.
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1.Discoverlocalmarinelifelikethemorayeels,napoleonwrasse,mantarays,triggerandclownfishwhenyoudivebeneaththesurfaceofthereefforasnorkelorscubadivingadventure.
2.Dependingontheseasonyoutravel,youmaycatchaglimpseofthespinnerdolphinsandtheslightlylargerrough-toothdolphins.
3.Sticktothetenderdrop-offareaandbrowsethetablesofshelljewelry,keychains,pareosandotherislandsouvenirsavailableforpurchase.
8 hourS to Spare?
1.TakeashoretourtotheTikiVillageTheatrewhereyoucanwatchtraditionaldanceperformances,tourthepearlfarmandpurchaseauthenticwoodcarvings,vahineweavings,andstunningquilts.
2.Embarkonanoff-roadexplorationoftheislandona4WDexcursionshoretour.Journeythroughthickforest,largepocketsofbambooandpastdeliciousfruitplantationsbeforeheadinguptoMagicMountainforstunningviewsoftheNorthShore.
3.BookyourselfontoaWhaleWatchingexperiencetoseethesegiantanimalsofthedeepattheirplayfulbest.