Port Vila, Vanuatu

Cruise Port

Port Vila

Capital and largest city of Vanuatu.

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Overview

Port Vila is a cruise port in Vanuatu. It lies on the coast at approximately -17.733, 168.317.

About Port Vila

Port Vila, or simply Vila, is the capital of Vanuatu and its largest city. It is on the island of Efate, in Shefa Province.

The population was 49,034 as of the 2020 Vanuatu census. This represented 16.3% of Vanuatu’s total population in 2020.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Vila — 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 Port Vila

Port Vila aerial
Port Vila aerial
Vanuatu Parliament, Port Vila - Flickr - PhillipC
Vanuatu Parliament, Port Vila - Flickr - PhillipC
Port Vila Vanuatu Harbour
Port Vila Vanuatu Harbour
PortVilaCityHall
PortVilaCityHall

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Jan and coolest around 25°C in Aug (average daytime highs).

Jan
29°
24°
Feb
29°
24°
Mar
28°
24°
Apr
29°
24°
May
27°
23°
Jun
26°
22°
Jul
26°
22°
Aug
25°
21°
Sep
26°
22°
Oct
27°
22°
Nov
28°
23°
Dec
29°
24°

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

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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