Luganville

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Luganville, Vanuatu

Formed by volcanoes, Luganville (known simply as “Santo” by the locals) is the second largest city in the island nation of Vanuatu and is home to beautiful beaches, towering mountains, natural blue holes and fascinating WWII history. One of the top dive sites in the world is only a few hundred feet offshore, the SS President Coolidge, a troop-carrier that sunk in 1942. At the Cultural Activity Park, Vanuatu culture can be experienced through dance, music, wood carving and other demonstrations. For a taste of native cuisine, Vanuatu’s beef is notably tender. Fresh seafood is another staple, from prawns to the Poulet fish.

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Main Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal. Ship will ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.
  • Time Zone
    VST (Vanuatu Standard Time)
    UTC/GMT +11 hours
  • Language
    Vanuatu has three official languages - English, French, and a local dialect called Bislama.
  • Currency & Shopping
    The local currency in Luganville is the Vatu.
    • Famous For
      Luganville is called Santo by people from northern Vanuatu and Kanal by residents of the island where it is located.
    • Fun Fact #1
      The SPWWII Museum provides an informative history of the US military presence on the island during the Second World War.
    • Fun Fact #2
      Luganville's main street, Boulevard Higinson, is famously wide due to an American base commander who insisted that 4 tanks be able to drive down it.
    • Fun Fact: Landmarks
      Million Dollar Point is a famous snorkeling site on the island where remnants of the US military presence during WWII can be explored underwater.
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