Port Vila: all 10 tours and excursions for your cruise

Learn about Port Vila's colonial history in a brief yet insightful journey. Visit Erakor Wharf, Independence Park, and key viewpoints for a snapshot of Port Vila's scenic and historical landmarks. Port Vila The perfect introduction to your Vanuatu visit! See the best city sights and take a journey of discovery as we learn about the traditional villages of Port Vila, the chaotic British and French colonial history, and encounter Port Vila life today as we finish the tour at the bustling...

Nothing plays havoc with a visit to Paradise like finding throngs of other visitors visiting the same places that you are. This adventurous excursion offers two delightful chances to leave the crowds behind as you explore a pair of nearly secret “happy places.” Forest Waterfalls and Natural PoolsA half-hour drive from the pier brings you to the start of a trail leading to Port Vila’s best-kept secret waterfalls and freshwater pools. Hike in along pristine pathways and raised...

Go for a guided paddle over Port Vila’s offshore coral reefs in a completely clear kayak and experience a fresh new vantage point on the underwater world. Afterwards, do some swimming or snorkel exploring on your own. Beauty from above & below the surfaceDepart the pier on a 10-minute boat transfer to meet your kayaking guide for a safety briefing and gear-up before embarking on a unique tropical adventure in your single or double-seat kayak. Glide through the crystal blue waters of...

With its blend of cultural exchange, chocolate-making insights, and refreshing swim time at a lapis blue lagoon, this comprehensive excursion will open your eyes – and several other senses – to Vanuatu’s diverse cultural and natural assets. Visits to a cultural community and a chocolate factoryThe drive from the pier to Pepeyo Cultural Village takes just 30 minutes but carries you deep into the realm of Vanuatu’s rich traditions and identity as an island nation. During...

Visit a tropical paradise on Efate for a thrilling walk across a series of rope suspension bridges crisscrossing a Vanuatuan river and its stunning canyon at successively greater heights. Catch outstanding views, enjoy fresh fruit in the gardens, and perhaps a dip in the swimming hole. Rope suspension bridge walk in the river canyon From Port Vila pier, it’s a scenic 45-minute drive to reach Eden. Eden on the River, that is – a former cattle farm that’s been creatively transformed...

Visit Ekasup Cultural Village, an award-winning attraction that brings to life the world of ancient Melanesian culture. Port Vila, Ekasup Cultural VillageTheir nation’s name, Vanuatu, means “land eternal” in a primary dialect of the 113-plus languages spoken in this Melanesian archipelago. And “eternal” is a fitting descriptor for the ancient traditions practiced in the tiny rainforest community you’ll visit today. Known as Ekasup Cultural Village, this award-winning...

Learn about marine conservation efforts firsthand from local staff at Mangaliliu Village, where they share their conservation practices and efforts to preserve the marine ecosystem. Mangaliliu Village, Snorkel, Coral GardensThe reefs surrounding Vanuatu are world-renowned for their visibility and rich sea life. On this eco-focused excursion, you’ll snorkel the coral gardens of Mangaliliu Village and gain an insider’s view on the marine conservation programs in place to help preserve...

Just off the north coast of Efate, an even smaller volcanic island rises from the Pacific waters. Home to pale turquoise lagoons teeming with colorful marine life and four tiny villages with tough-to-pronounce names, Pele Island deserves to be on any snorkeler’s or beach explorer’s must-see list. Conveniently, this remote utopia is just an hour from Port Vila by van and small boat. Pele IslandAs you approach, you’ll be welcomed by thick stands of emerald palms, white sandy...

Experience a half-day in the life of an Oceanian as you visit a traditional Vanuatu community, bask on the shores of a secluded beach, and graze the bustling stalls of Port Vila's renowned handicraft market. A cultural village and a crescent beachYour immersion begins with a 30-minute drive and a leap backward in time as you leave the modern port city in the rearview and visit a traditional cultural village where age-old Vanuatuan customs and rituals remain unchanged by any hint of progress....

There’s no faster way to get acquainted with a distant culture than to taste what the locals nibble and sip daily. This sampling excursion ventures into Vanuatu’s bustling capital of Port Vila to bring you inside the facilities of producers whose tasteful commodities are a part of everyday island life. Coffee, chocolate, kava, coconut oilFull-bodied and aromatic, Tanna Coffee is carefully roasted from Arabica beans grown in volcanic soils and sourced from small-hold farmers throughout...