Noumea

Capital of the French territory New Celedonia, Noumea played an important role in World War II, serving as the headquarters of the United States military in the Pacific. It boasts the most sunshine of any Pacific island capital, and is also the most European-influenced. Called “The Paris of the Pacific,” it features fine French dining, designer boutiques, and cosmopolitan residents. Just off the coast, the longest barrier reef in the world shelters 350 species of coral and 1,500 species of fish.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Glass-Bottomed Boat At Duck Island
Tour Code: NOU-7370
Duration: 1 1/4 hours
Price: Free

Experience Noumea's undersea beauty during this scenic and informative glass-bottomed boat ride at Duck Island.

Depart the pier for the brief transfer past Lemon Bay Beach, then on to Fun Beach located at the Novotel Surf Hotel. Upon arrival, you will embark a glass-bottomed boat for the 45-minute ride to the marine park reserve at Duck Island. Here, you will encounter an abundance of diverse fish species and have an opportunity to feed them.

At the conclusion of the tour, you may opt to take the transfer bus back to the pier, or stay on at the Anse Vata Beach area and return to the ship via public transport at your own expense.

Please note: Noumea's charm is derived from its unsophisticated and relaxed approach to life. Consequently, tours tend to run on a loose schedule. Guides, though knowledgeable and the best available, are not as skilled as those found in larger tourist centers. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.