Noumea Cruise Reviews

Noumea was very underwhelming unless you took a boat trip other islands. The beaches in Noumea were mostly closed (allowed to swim in a small netted area), so that took away swimming possibilities. The port itself is filled with shipping containers on one side and nickle processing on the other side. So standing out on deck was also not that appealing. ...

Some love it, many hate it. I always have a good time here. This time we did the ships trip to Amadea Island. It was quite expensive but you are trapped to go with the ship as they have the charter. The day was very good and we swam with and stroked turtles. Saw sea snakes on the beach and in the water. Had a great lunch. Saw an island show and got back just in time to sail. If you are looking to ...

I'm sure everyone is sick of going here. Things expensive, even the duty free booze was only just cheaper then ship prices. ...

Interesting to get off and walk around the town. Couple of good op shops. ...

Dont understand why this on every itinerary. Concrete jungle out of the 1970s would be a good way to describe it. Got stuck in a traffic jam on the bus just to leave the port when finally got there was a small market selling mostly chinese souvenirs. Wandered around the uninspiring shops which were quite expensive and mainly for the locals with not much to do. Wasn't worth going further ...

Loved Noumea. Ship docked at commercial port so a shuttle into town is provided by the cruise line. Make sure to stop at the local craft stores in the area where the shuttle drops and picks up passengers. Some local artists selling beautiful wood products and paintings (all fine for bringing back into Australia - but if unsure just ask and they will provide appropriate certificates). Tchou ...

Lots of things to do in town. We took the Hop On Hop Off buss and relaxed, visited a café, walked along some beautiful beaches, and would love to go back. ...

We got off at the port and took a look around town, did some shopping. ...

Visit was smooth and well handled ...

Visited before (in the working dock, so needed to be bussed to cruise terminal) 1st trip (allocated numbers) - shopping 2nd trip (no waiting) took 3hr trip to day tripper part of the Ilot Maître Resort - saw turtles, tropical fish, sea snake, coral - only disappointment was they didn’t have snorkels/masks until an hour in - we only had 2 for 3 of us. But great trip. ...