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<strong>champagne</strong><br />
<strong>bay</strong><br />
destination Guide<br />
CHAMPAGNE BAY is one of the most<br />
exquisitely beautiful beaches in the world.<br />
A freshwater spring flows into the lagoon,<br />
which allows you to experience a spa-like<br />
bubbling sensation at low tide.<br />
Spend the day relaxing on this magnificent beach, set<br />
amongst a dramatic landscape of mountains, plantations,<br />
farms, lowland forest and jungle. Here you’re far from the<br />
hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy the chance to do<br />
nothing, or next to nothing. Swim in translucent blue waters<br />
or stroll along the dazzlingly white, soft sand.<br />
Champagne Bay<br />
VANUATU<br />
DID YOU KNOW<br />
Espiritu Santo is Spanish for “Holy Spirit”. The island was first<br />
sighted by Europeans in 1606 when the Portuguese navigator<br />
and explorer, Pedro Fernandez de Quiros landed at Big Bay,<br />
west of Champagne Bay.<br />
WHAT TO SEE<br />
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Champagne Beach<br />
Spend the day relaxing on Champagne Beach. With crystal<br />
clear waters and powder like sand, this is Vanuatu’s most<br />
famous beach. Go for a swim, lie on the warm sand or enjoy<br />
a stroll along the water’s edge.<br />
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Take a bushwalk<br />
There are several trails in either direction of the main beach<br />
ready for exploration. Please stay hydrated, stick to the tracks<br />
and take insect repellent with you.<br />
BRISBANE<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
NEWCASTLE<br />
SYDNEY<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
AUCKLAND<br />
CHAMPAGnE BAY IN A NUTSHELL<br />
Champagne Bay is situated on the east coast of Vanuatu’s<br />
largest island, Espiritu Santo. The island has been inhabited<br />
for many years by Melanesian people known as Ni-Vanuatu,<br />
who still proudly observe the clan system and maintain many<br />
of their ancient traditions.<br />
POPULATION: Less than 200 local residents<br />
LANGUAGE: English, Bislama and French<br />
TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: Parliamentary republic<br />
CURRENCY: Vatu<br />
Keep your guide handy. This guide is intended to assist you, regardless of whether you’re on a Shore Tour, touring independently or doing both.
<strong>champagne</strong> <strong>bay</strong><br />
Everything you need to know.<br />
DOCKING<br />
Your ship will anchor offshore and the ship’s tender boats<br />
will provide a regular service to and from Champagne Bay<br />
throughout the day.<br />
TAXIS<br />
There are no taxis available at Champagne Bay.<br />
DINING<br />
Locals occasionally sell food and drink onshore. For<br />
quarantine reasons, please do not take any food or drink<br />
(other than bottled water) off the ship.<br />
SHOPPING<br />
Trinkets, handicrafts, sarongs, woven hats, floral shirts and<br />
other locally made items are available for purchase from the<br />
stalls onshore. Please ensure that any items you purchase do<br />
not contravene Australia’s or New Zealand’s strict quarantine<br />
laws. Do not by anything that is made from turtle shell,<br />
feathers or seeds. Bargaining is not customary in Vanuatu.<br />
CLIMATE<br />
The northern part of Vanuatu has a tropical climate – mostly<br />
sunny and humid with regular rain showers. Make sure you<br />
stay hydrated and sheltered from the sun.<br />
P&O <strong>Cruises</strong>’ agents<br />
While you are ashore, please contact the nearest crew<br />
member in the case of an emergency. Alternatively, the<br />
P&O <strong>Cruises</strong> port agent for Champagne Bay is:<br />
South Sea Shipping<br />
Lini Highway, Port Vila, Vanuatu<br />
Phone: 678 22205<br />
Emergency Phone (24 hours): +61 2 8424 8947<br />
Champagne Bay<br />
Port Vila<br />
CREDIT CARDS<br />
Credit cards and charge cards are not accepted anywhere<br />
on the island. Australian Dollars are accepted but change<br />
may not be available. We recommend that you take small<br />
amounts of Australian Dollars ashore.<br />
TELEPHONES INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL<br />
Public telephones are not available in Champagne Bay.<br />
Mobile coverage is generally available as long as global<br />
roaming is selected prior to leaving home.<br />
Champagne<br />
Bay<br />
WHAT TO WEAR ASHORE<br />
To make your day ashore as enjoyable as possible, please<br />
wear comfortable flat soled shoes, lightweight clothing and<br />
a hat. You are also advised to bring sunscreen, bottled water,<br />
insect repellent and an umbrella during the wet season.<br />
Don’t forget your swimwear and a towel. Nude or topless<br />
bathing is not permitted.<br />
SHORE TOURS<br />
Check with the shore tours desk onboard for information<br />
about tours in Champagne Bay.<br />
ENVIRONMENT<br />
Coral is an extremely precious marine organism. In an effort<br />
to preserve its natural beauty and habitat please avoid<br />
touching it in all circumstances. During your time ashore we<br />
also ask that you dispose of your rubbish thoughtfully.<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Please ask permission before you take photographs of Ni-<br />
Vanuatu (indigenous people).<br />
1 km<br />
Lonnoc<br />
Beach<br />
Note: The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience, but P&O <strong>Cruises</strong> cannot accept responsibility for any such alterations. Thank you.
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