The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats.
Gizo is the base for exploring the Western Solomon Islands — an area of extraordinary marine biodiversity, compelling WWII history, and remote island cultures that make this one of the Pacific's most rewarding and least-visited cruising grounds.
The Loyalty Islands reward the cruiser willing to leave New Caledonia's main lagoon — particularly Ouvéa's spectacular atoll and Lifou's dramatic cliffs — offering an authentic Kanak cultural experience and some of the Pacific's finest crystal-clear anchorages.
The Isle of Pines is one of the Pacific's most beautiful destinations — an island of extraordinary natural grace where turquoise lagoons, ancient pine forests, and pristine beaches combine to create an anchorage experience that stays with you forever.
Noumea is the Pacific's most French city — a sophisticated, well-equipped port with world-class facilities, superb provisioning, and an extraordinary lagoon on the doorstep, making it an unmissable destination on any south Pacific circuit.
Prony Bay is New Caledonia's finest wilderness anchorage — a serene and beautiful inlet with hot springs, historic ruins, extraordinary wildlife, and not another tourist in sight, just an hour's sail from the sophistication of Noumea.
Luganville is the service hub of northern Vanuatu and home to the legendary SS Coolidge wreck — a must-visit for diving sailors, with excellent natural harbour shelter and access to some of the Pacific's most pristine beaches.
Malekula is the heart of kastom Vanuatu — the most culturally intact and traditional island in the group, surrounded by the beautiful Maskelyne Islands, offering sailors a deep connection with authentic Melanesian life rarely encountered elsewhere.
Mystery Island is a pristine tropical paradise at the southern gateway to Vanuatu, offering an idyllic anchorage, excellent snorkelling, and a warm welcome from the remarkable community of Aneityum.
Espiritu Santo is Vanuatu's largest and most dramatic island, combining legendary WWII diving, world-class beaches, and remote jungle-fringed anchorages into one of the most rewarding cruising destinations in the Melanesian Pacific.
Port Vila is the essential hub of Vanuatu cruising — a well-sheltered, friendly port with good facilities, excellent duty-free provisioning, and a vibrant mix of Melanesian, French, and British influences that makes it one of the Pacific's most characterful capitals.
