Noumea, France

Cruise Port

Noumea

Capital and largest city of New Caledonia.

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Overview

Noumea is a cruise port in France. It lies on the coast at approximately -22.276, 166.458.

About Noumea

Nouméa is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia. It is the largest Francophone city in Oceania. It is situated on a peninsula in the south of New Caledonia’s main island, Grande Terre, and is home to the majority of the island’s European, Polynesian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese populations, as well as many Melanesians, Ni-Vanuatu and indigenous Kanaks who work in one of the South Pacific’s most industrialised cities. The city lies on a protected deepwater harbour that serves as the chief port for New Caledonia.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Noumea — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Noumea

View over Noumea
View over Noumea
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Nouméa Phare Amédée
Nouméa Phare Amédée
Musee de la Ville de Noumea
Musee de la Ville de Noumea

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Dec and coolest around 23°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
23°
Feb
28°
24°
Mar
28°
23°
Apr
27°
22°
May
25°
20°
Jun
24°
18°
Jul
23°
18°
Aug
23°
17°
Sep
24°
18°
Oct
25°
19°
Nov
26°
20°
Dec
29°
23°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Noumea the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Noumea, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →