Explore on your own rating
Lively town a short ride away.
Where ships dock
- Ifira (main) wharf, outside town
Getting to town
Town is a taxi or bus ride.
Minibuses ("B" plates) and taxis; agree fares.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Vanuatu vatu (VUV).
Entry: Vanuatu: U.S. citizens visa-exempt for tourist stays (reported; confirm with the Vanuatu Immigration Service).
Top sights nearby
- Mele Cascades
- Port Vila market
- Blue Lagoon
Beaches
- Hideaway Island (marine reserve)
- Eton Beach
Safety & tips
- Agree minibus fares.
- Bring cash.
- Respect kastom villages.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 30 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.