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Re: Update information on inter-islands boats

by obi81 23 May 2012

There is the "Big Sista" that runs Vila (departure at the market) - Epi - Malekula - Santo and back once a week. This is the best passenger…
Re: fresh cargo from Efate to Epi?

by michal 17 May 2012

Hi Tamara, Sorry for not responding, I was on a short holiday. I was in Vanuatu 6 weeks in July-August 2010. That time there were 2…
RE: fresh cargo from Efate to Epi?

by michal 23 April 2012

I was in Vanuatu in July - August 2010. Fresh Cargo company had a passenger boat going once a week from Port Vila to Luganville via Epi…
RE: Ambrym (and Malekula)

by nabanga 23 April 2012

With only 3 days, flying is your only option. Just take a regular scheduled Vanair flight. They go to Craig Cove, West Ambrym about…
RE: Ambrym (and Malekula)

by Laszlo 22 April 2012

Slow cargo-passenger ships from Vila to Santo usually stop at EITHER Ambrym OR Malekula. There are also regular passenger flights. Mind…
Ambrym (and Malekula)

by bosboy73 22 April 2012

I am having trouble trying to find transportation options to Ambrym. Without doing a "fly-by" helicopter day tour out of Efate, what…
MtB cycle touring

by essjaywhy 01 April 2012

Hi I have ridden Tanna a few years ago. Great stuff. Im interested in bike touring either Ambrym, Malekula, Santo or Pentecost in …
RE: How long for Vanuatu

by jayanraj 01 April 2012

If domestic flights are affordable then you can visit 4 islands easily. Just check Air Vanuatu website and see if you can get a multi-destin…
RE: Which island in Vanuatu?

by jayanraj 01 April 2012

I recommend Tana or Malekula or Ambrym. How many days are you planning to stay in Vanuatu ?
RE: Which island in Vanuatu?

by dbc05930 03 March 2012

Hey guys, thanks for the responses, sorry have been away in Japan - great skiing destination!! I would love to go to Tanna, but I think…
RE: Which island in Vanuatu?

by dbc05930 12 February 2012

Thanks Sav - any special reason? We're leaning towards Malekula for the ease of flights and also because there seems to be lots to do;…
customs in Australia or New Zealand

by avioncito 04 February 2012

I plan on visiting a friend in Malekula, Vanuatu in October. He said to fly to Norsup. I can leave from either Sydney or Brisbane, Australi…
Re: 8 weeks: Vanuatu, Cook Islands and what else? (+ urgent airfare question)

by Movedon 01 December 2011

As to Vanuatu, come north to Santo and there are lovely beaches at Port Orly (2 bungalows) and good snorkelling in many places (port orly,…
Re: One more Island

by jenniferr 19 September 2011

Thanks Laszio Have looked into Malekula which I can do after Santo by boat and then a flight but will check out Ambrym in the LP book…
Re: Vanuatu questions

by sgardner 13 August 2011

I've just been to Tanna for 4 days. I stayed in a bungalow (Banyan Castle) which is about 2-3 km from the volcano. It was a back to basic…
RE: highlights of vanuatu

by Laszlo 28 July 2011

I'd rate Santo as the single best outer island, it offers pretty much everything. The other most popular island is Tanna, but it's way…
RE: Vanuatu- Best islands for traditional culture?

by Laszlo 22 June 2011

Tanna, Santo and Pentecost On Malekula, traditional dress is only worn for special occassions. Ambrym is similar.
Vanuatu- Best islands for traditional culture?

by carmerb 22 June 2011

Hi, I'm planning a trip to Vanuatu and I'm mainly interested in non touristy kastom villages and traditional ways of live in general.…
RE: treking info

by MadManascar 08 June 2011

Hi I would recommend you to go for the trek to visitthe isolated villages of the Malamal people in Espiritu Santo. I did the one to the…
Just returned from Vanuatu

by MadManascar 28 May 2011

Hello I have just returned from Vanuatu after a three weeks vacation. For those who doubt whether to go there or not, I would highly recomm…
RE: Pentecost land diving (Naghol) - don't book through Air Vanuatu web site

by MadManascar 26 May 2011

Hello I did the tour of the land diving by the help of some operator whose name I can't recall. However, the story begins when I applied…
RE: Which Island most recommended

by sgardner 16 May 2011

I lived on Pentecost for 6 months - central Pentecost has the most amazing snorkelling (beats Ambrym, Malakula, Efate and Santos)! Malekul…
RE: Vanuatu dress code and security

by sgardner 16 May 2011

In the more populated 'western' areas - Vila and Santos you should be fine to wear a bikini at the hotel pool, anywhere else I would suggest…
RE: Which Island most recommended

by Laszlo 15 April 2011

Indeed, the "touristyness" of Tanna is VERY relative. It is definitely NOT full of hotels (has maybe a dozen small guesthouses or bungalow…
RE: Which Island most recommended

by madziabis 08 April 2011

Laszlo, can you elaborate on Tanna being more touristy? What does it mean in reality? More souvenir shop? Full hotels? I'll be in Vanuatu…