DESTINATION GUIDE - P&O Cruises

DOCKING
Your ship will dock alongside Main Wharf.
TAXIS
Limited taxis are available at the wharf in Santo. Please
ensure that a taxi fare for your whole journey is negotiated
before accepting a ride. Taxis accept local currency as well as
Australian dollars.
DINING
Local specialties include Santo beef, laplap (coconut and
meat dish) and a variety of fish. For quarantine reasons,
please do not take any food or drink (other than bottled
water) off the ship.
SHOPPING
The market, located on Main Street near Sarakata Bridge,
sells fresh farm produce and handicrafts from all over the
island. Most vendors will accept local or Australian dollars.
The markets in the town centre are open daily (except
Sunday) and sell fruit, vegetables, flowers and handicrafts.
Please ensure that any items you purchase do not contravene
Australia’s or New Zealand’s strict quarantine laws. Do not
buy anything that is made from turtle shell, feathers or
seeds. Bargaining is not customary in Vanuatu.
CLIMATE
It is generally hot and humid with summer temperatures
averaging 30 degrees. The winter months are cooler and
less humid, however the sea temperature usually remains
between 26 and 28 degrees, making swimming enjoyable all
year round. November through to March is wet season.
CREDIT CARDS
Please take small amounts of Australian dollars if you wish
to make purchases ashore.
Fish Market
Covered Market
Sarakata River
Cook St
Rue La Perouse
Ave Pasteur
Ave Picanon
Ave de Bir Hakeim
Women’s Handicraft Centre
Unity Park
Chief’s
Nakamal
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Blvd du General du Gaulle
Northern District Hospital
Post Office
Blvd Higgingson (Main St)
Segond Channel
TELEPHONES INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL
Limited public telephones are available in Santo. Mobile
coverage is generally available as long as global roaming is
selected prior to leaving home.
WHAT TO WEAR ASHORE
To make your day ashore as enjoyable as possible, please
wear comfortable flat soled shoes, lightweight clothing and
a hat. You are also advised to bring sunscreen, bottled water,
insect repellent and an umbrella during the wet season.
Don’t forget your swimwear and a towel, and please cover
up when walking around the island. Nude or topless bathing
is not permitted.
SHORE TOURS
There are a range of tours available for you to really get the
most out of your time in Santo. Tours can be booked onboard
at the shore tours desk and are subject to availability.
Passengers are required to meet at a specific location for
each shore tour departure. Please refer to your tour ticket for
the correct time and place.
ENVIRONMENT
Coral is an extremely precious marine organism. In an effort
to preserve its natural beauty and habitat please avoid
touching it in all circumstances. During your time ashore we
also ask that you dispose of your rubbish thoughtfully.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Please ask permission before you take photographs of
Ni-Vanuatu (indigenous people).
P&O CRUISES’ AGENTS
While you are ashore, please contact the nearest crew
member in the case of an emergency. Alternatively, the
P&O Cruises port agent for Santo is:
South Sea Shipping
Lini Highway, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Phone: 678 22205
Emergency Phone (24 hours): +61 2 8424 8947
Canal Rd
To Million Dollar Point
Note: The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience, but P&O Cruises cannot accept responsibility for any such alterations. Thank you.
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