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•All tours fit in with the time the ship‟s in port, so don‟t worry about being left ashore!

How To BookAlready have a tour confirmation? The ticket will be delivered to your cabinDrop by the Shore Tours office - Hours advertised

in your Pacific Daily.

Book via Kiosks located by Shore Tours Office

Book early to avoid disappointment! Tours book out quickly!!

Consult Tour Information forms for full tour descriptions.

How To BookAlready have a tour confirmation? The ticket will be delivered to your cabin

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Detailed Tour

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Important T’s & C’s

Tour TicketsPLEASE CHECK YOUR TICKETS IMMEDIATELY FOR ACCURACY

Pre-reserved tours – Tickets have already been

delivered to cabins - Please check now.

1 ticket per person per tour

Child 2-12 Adult 13+ -Allow 30 mins between tours

A lot of important information on your tickets so please read them.

Always check the MEET time

Meeting PlaceAll tours

return to your

pick-up location

Check your ticket for meeting time & location

Printed on tickets – Please read and check now.

And check the Pacific Daily the evening before

Please bring your Cruise Card & Shore Tour ticket

Deadlines &Cancellations

Refunds or exchanges will not be granted unless notice of cancellation is given prior to the cancellation deadline as noted on the onboard information forms.

Currency

Central Pacific Francs (XPF) Noumea & Lifou

Can be exchanged at the reception desk

For Francs please note when returning this currency we will only accept Notes, not coins.

Australian Dollars for Vanuatu Ports – small denominations recommended

Snorkelling & MoreEquipment can be hired/Purchased at the Aqua Hut on board including reef shoes

(Aqua Hut, Deck 12 Mid, near the pool)

Some tours include snorkelling equipment

(Check the booking form)

Underwater cameras & accessories available from the Photo Gallery Deck 7

RespectingLocal Culture

Remember : Please

avoid touching coral

RespectingLocal Culture

Please ask permission before taking

pictures of indigenous people

Respect “tabu” (forbidden) signs - some areas are sacred or private –please do not enter

Local guides are happy to explain local customs

Women may be advised to dress more conservatively

Remember : Coral is precious, please avoid touching coral

QuarantineNo food & drink off the ship (except bottled water) – On the spot fines could be imposed.

Please ensure any items bought ashore comply with strict Australian laws – if you are unsure always declare it to the local authorities.

Don‟t buy anything made from turtle shell, feathers or seeds.

Don‟t buy cigarettes for Port Vila Taxi Drivers

NOUMEAYour Guide To

NEW CALEDONIA

Noumea

What To DoBaie de la Moselle, shopping near ship's berth

Baie des Citrons – Lemon Bay Beach, with cafes & restaurants

Anse Vata – main resort area, windsurfing beach

Aquarium , catamaran sailing cruise, Thcou Tchou Train, mangroves, see the French colonial history

Noumea

Town Map

COCONUT SQUARE

Noumea

Getting AroundShip docks at Gare Maritime terminal

Find taxis on Coconut Square (5 mins walk)

Public buses available outside terminal

“Yellow Tchou Tchou Trains” – see city‟s major attractions

Noumea

Town MapExit

Tours

meet here

on

wooden

platform

Noumea in a Nutshell

NOU–000

3 hrsGuided Overview of Noumea City

Enjoy panoramic view of bays & islands

Visit OuenToro Lookout and FOL Viewpoint.

The Yellow Tchou Tchou Train

Guided train tour of Noumea

See old buildings & colonial architecture

Visit Anse Vata & Lemon Bay beaches.

Be in Quick , books out fast

NOU–005/006/007

2 hrs

Noumea Segway Gourmet Adventure

Anse Vata and Lemon Bay Beaches by Segway

Visit a local Chocolate Shop

Taste French delicacies like “Foie Gras” and “Rillettes”

NOU–040

2 hrs

Legends of Melanesia

Discover the region‟s rich indigenous culture

See unique exhibits of Kanak & Pacific cultures

Hear tales of local myths & folklore.

NOU–100

2.5 hrs

Wine, Cheese & Noumea City Highlights

Guided city coach tour

Drive through the hills, enjoying great views

Try French wine & cheese at one of Noumea‟s top restaurants.

NOU–105

2.5 hrs

Noumea City Sights and Aquarium

NOU–125

2 hrs

Guided city coach tour

See historical & colonial buildings

Enjoy fantastic views.

Superb Aquarium – great for the whole family!

Night Train

Visit one of the city‟s most popular venues

Relax & enjoy a complimentary pitcher of beer.

NOU–130

2.5 hrs

Noumea Mangrove Discovery

Guided coach tour through bays & beaches

See amazing mangrove in Ouémo‟s Peninsula

Soak in great views & return via colonial area.

NOU–145

2 hrs

Sail the Bays of Noumea

Sail the Crystal Clear Waters

Great views of Noumea‟s coastline

TOP RECOMMENDATION

NOU­170

3 hrs

A Taste of 1881

Visit 1881 one of New Caledonia‟s best restaurant locations by the bay

Try French Crepes to your hearts content

Enjoy the Tchou Tchou Train By night en route to Noumea‟s best keep secret

NOU-175

2.5 hrs

LIFOUYour Guide To

NEW CALEDONIA

Tender Operation

Please read the Pacific Daily the night before departure for your meeting time and place.

Currency:

Language:

Climate:

May-Oct:

Nov-April:

Lifou

Quick FactsLargest Loyalty Islands coral atoll

Part of New Caledonia (French territory)

Strong Kanak heritage

Credit cards not accepted

Change small amounts of CPF currency on board

Pacific Franc

French & Kanak Dialects

TropicalDry Season

Wet Season

Lifou

What To DoLuecila Beaches (one of ship's tours)

Coves, grottos & imposing cliffs (tours)

Leafy forest plateaus

Lourdes Chapel (visit on foot)

Glittering white sand & sparkling Coral Sea

Snorkel, swim, walk… unwind

Lifou

Town Map

Notre Dame de

Lourdes church

Lifou

Getting AroundShip anchors off Lifou, at small village called Easo

Tender boat transfer to shore

No taxis on the island

No public telephones

Melanesian Encounter

Insight into Melanesian life in Hnatalo village

Visit the Chief‟s Hut

Stroll around the village & watch local residents cook the traditional “bougna”.

LIF–005

2 hrs

Cliffs Of Jokin

Scenic drive across Lifou to rugged north coast

See the village of Jokin & stunning cliff views

Enjoy a vanilla plantation tour.

LIF–010

2 hrs

Luecila Beach & Scenic Drive

East coast drive past varying landscapes & town of We

Enjoy the untouched Luecila Beach

Swim in the beautiful & calm lagoon.

LIF–015

2.5 hrs

Forest & Secret Grotto

A guided walk through native flora

See stalagmites & stalactites by torchlight inside grottos

End with a demonstration of traditional hunting techniques.

LIF–020

2 hrs

Lifou‟s Vanilla House

Visit the Maison de la vanille or The Vanilla house

learn about the Cultivation, Preparation and History of Vanilla in Lifou

visit the Oni Wael wildlife

LIF–025

2 hrs

PORT VILAYour Guide To

VANUATU

Port Vila

What To DoExcellent & varied shopping

Cascade Waterfalls – rainforest & swimming ponds (available on ship‟s tour)

Ekasup Cultural Village – award winning tourist attraction

Adventure Experiences – Off-road buggy, kayak, parasail, horse-riding, snorkelling, abseil down the waterfall, Zorbing

Port Vila

Eat. Drink. Enjoy.Cosmopolitan eating experience

From snack to gourmet

Try “laplap” - Vanuatu‟s national dish

Tipping – not customary

Port Vila

Getting AroundShip docks at Vila‟s pier, 3km from town – Not advisable to walk, no footpaths, muggy, dusty and uneven road surfaces.

Wear sensible footwear e.g. Reef Shoes

Loads of Taxis & Busses outside port gates

Public telephones in downtown Vila

PORT VILAYour Guide To

TAXIS &

BUSES &

LOCAL

MARKETS

PORT VILAYour Guide To

Tours- Turn Right off

Gangway and walk to the end

Waterfall Eco-Tour

Visit “Eden on the River” and its untouched rain forest and stunning natural beauty.

Enjoy a quiet walk to the river and a relaxing swim.

VLI–040

3.5 hrs

The Secret Garden Outdoor Cultural Centre

Highlights of this tropical treasure trove

View lush & colourful variety of plants

See how kava is prepared

VLI–015

2.5 hrs

Ekasup Cultural Village

Awarded Vanuatu„s best tourist attraction

Insight into mysterious world of ancient Melanesia

Experience rich culture & customs.

VLI–010

2.5 hrs

Rainforest & Plantation Horse Riding

Experience Vanuatu by horseback

Explore a beef cattle ranch & copra plantation

Take a refreshing lagoon swim.

VLI–045

3 hrs

A Toast to Vila

Experience four of Vila's favourite Bars

Sampling a range of Food and Wine including the award winning local brew (Tusker).

Relax and Unwind

VLI–050

3 hrs

Lagoon Cruise

Guided cruise down beautiful lagoon

Go past private homes, villages & resorts

Relax & enjoy the spectacular views.

VLI–060

2.5 hrs

Vila By Helicopter

Discover beautiful Vanuatu by air

Fly over lush rainforest & beaches

See the resort area, a local shanty town & a kava house.

VLI–070

45 min(7 min flying)

Glass–Bottom Boat & Snorkel Safari

Glide over coral reef & watch fish-feeding

Enjoy snorkelling at a sheltered reef

Relax on the sundeck & soak in the view.

VLI–080

1.5 hrs

Tranquillity Island and Turtle Sanctuary

Snorkel the untouched coral reef

Tranquility Turtle conservatory

Scenic Bush walk

Beach visit

VLI-205

6.5 hrs

Round Island Safari

Discover the island of Efate & Banana Bay

Meet a traditional Melanesian warrior

Catch glimpses of modern village life.

VLI–020

8 hrs

Dream Cove Sail & Snorkel Adventure

Relax on deck or take a short rainforest walk

Enjoy a swim from the beach

Experience fish-feeding.

VLI–105

4 hrs

Introductory & CertifiedScuba Dive –Twin Bommies and Konanda Reef

Introductory PADI dive in one of Vila„s famous sites

Dive along a sheer wall, grottos & tropical fish

Depth ranges from 10 -18 metres.

VLI–125

2.45 hrs(20–30 min dive)

Pele Island Adventure

Fine white sandy beaches

Superb snorkelling, Swim, or just Relax

Food and Entertainment

TOP RECOMMENDATION

VLI-200

6.5 hrs

Pango Cove Snorkel Adventure

See one of Vanuatu‟s best snorkelling spots

Float above colourful fish & coral

Look out for dolphins & manta rays.

VLI–160

1.5 hrs

Jet Boat Adventure

Exhilarating tour around beautiful Port Vila harbour

30 min of adrenalin-pumping adventure

Enjoy views of the ship at dock

VLI–110

30 min

Want to cruise again but not sure where or when?

Let us spoil you!

• Simply reserve your next holiday with a $100 per person deposit

• We will give you up to $150 per cabin onboard Credit to spend!

• Valid for 4 years

Enticing offer to welcome you back onboard

Onboard Credit

61

Up to

$150Per cabin

This is how to holidayOn behalf of the Shore Tours Team – We hope you have a wonderful time ashore!!