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Discover Port Vila, Vanuatu

Vanuatu Culture. Snorkelling Paradises.

Start your day in picturesque Vila and shop for local crafts, discover a delicious new dish or explore surrounding blue lagoons and distinct beaches – both white sand and black sand are ideal for a mid-afternoon nap. Or trade the coastline for swimming at Mele Cascades, which are a series of natural pools terraced along a hillside that flow into a magnificent waterfall. Don’t miss the chance to learn about Futuna islanders’ traditions with a visit to a cultural centre.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Port Vila

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Little path between the flower beds in The Summit Gardens - Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu Little path between the flower beds in The Summit Gardens - Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu.
Capital city of Vanuatu - Port Vila, Vacation, Holiday Pacific ocean, Island, Bungalow Bungalows, blue waters and more in Port Vila.
Beach on Efate Island, Vanuatu, near Port Vila - famous beach on the east coast Beach on Efate Island, Vanuatu, near Port Vila.
Eton Beach on Efate Island, Vanuatu, near Port Vila - famous beach on the east coast Eton Beach on Efate Island, Vanuatu, near Port Vila.
Frond baskets with kumara (sweet potatoes) in the vegetable market in Port Vila, Vanuatu Frond baskets with kumara (sweet potatoes) in the vegetable market in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Stunning Mele Maat Cascades in Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu, South Pacific

Famous For

Cascading down into a series of crystal-clear aqua-blue pools, Mele Cascades is a spectacular waterfall to experience.

Traditional foods. The national dish of Vanuatu is lap lap. Lap lap is a baked pudding. It is made up of grated yam, banana, manioc or taro that is mixed with coconut milk, cook on wooden

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to try the succulent lap lap, a traditional dish made from grated yam, banana, and coconut milk, baked to perfection in banana leaves.

Aerial view of Port Vila city center with the waterfront promenade and the seawall public park in Vanuatu capital city in the Pacific.

Fun Facts

A melting pot of cultures influence the cuisine, including French, Mediterranean, Chinese, Italian, Thai, and Asian Fusion.

Port Name & Location

Port Vila Cruise Port - Vanuatu

Language

English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages.

Time Zone

NZST New Zealand Standard Time UTC/GMT +12 hours

Currency & Shopping

New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is the local currency.

Featured Port Vila Itineraries

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