Port Vila Vanuatu - Turtle Sanctuary and Blue Lagoon Without a Cruise Ship Tour

We're in Port Vila Vanuatu today and decided to grab a cab and head off somewhere different. We were going to go to Cascade Waterfall but on the advice of our friendly taxi driver David we went to the turtle sanctuary and the Blue Lagoon instead. And boy are we glad we took his advice.
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[@Ben-tb5zt]

Hi ! We come to Port Villa in a month's time !
May i ask what currency you have been paying in Vanuatu?
Ive seen mixed answers online and any help is much appreciated 👍🏽

[@shanelamerichs6016]

What is the exact name of the turtle place? There are a few different places where you can interact/swim with turtles in Port Vila. We are really interested to visit where you went 🙂

[@nonirosie]

I searched for Turtle Sanctuary on google as we're going to Port Vila on my birthday in March 2025, but many of the reviews dont support the place at all and say it's not good animal welfare at all. We'd be interested in hearing your feedback.

[@EllenWaller-s6r]

theres one further down that doesnt have platforms

[@ann-mareeturnbull7864]

Don't forget with the number plates tge B stands for buses so you pay per person. T FOR Taxi which you pay for taxi.

[@robandalicruisetravel]

That's true Ann-maree, thanks

[@WendyKoek-e8x]

Loved Port Vila when I was over there on a cruise last month when I was on Majestic Princess I went on a water taxi there went to the market and had a lovely time in the city absolutely enjoyed it

[@robandalicruisetravel]

Sometimes it is just nice to have a walk around the City and take in the local atmosphere, check out the shops, stop for some lunch and a drink. We've done that a few times too.

[@Dani-wx4ic]

Couple of questions, do you pay at the start or at the end of the trip? Also do you need exact amounts or do they give change?

[@robandalicruisetravel]

Hi. You would generally pay the taxi driver at the end of the trip but the activities as you go. It is probably good to have a selection of notes to hand so that you can give the right money but they are likely to have change. If we're $5 or so adrift we would usually just round it up. I wouldn't take $100 bills to pay for a $20 entry though.

[@elizabethgillingham8781]

Good on ya Ali, you’re such a good sport. It looked like loads of fun at the Blue Lagoon and being able to swim with the turtles looked amazing.

[@robandalicruisetravel]

It really was a fabulous day Elizabeth and Ali is up for most things as you may have gathered by now. :-)

[@SaliSam-jt1iq]

Hi

[@calsfishing2620]

4km walk into town…done it last time I was there. I enjoyed the walk.

[@robandalicruisetravel]

It's not a bad walk at all. Haven't done it for a little while.

[@C_Slot_Munk]

Dear Ali and Rob
Which turtle sanctuary were you at?
What was the name?
Best regards Christian

[@danimoon5709]

Avie Bay. I visited last week. No swimming in beach as water was too low. No touching turtles either in the concrete pools

[@ruth7753]

We were on your cruise as well, loving reliving it through the videos.
Old mate misled you on the Cascades waterfall though, we went with our driver and it was $20 each, including an accidental morning tea because we were there at the same time as an organised bus tour. They insisted on us taking fruit as well even though we explained we hadn’t paid for it!

[@robandalicruisetravel]

Sounds like you got a good deal then, well done and glad you had a good day.

[@CarolDowling-i2i]

Love you guys, your videos are very informative but your sense of fun and adventure is fabulous, you really know how to have fun and you are always so positive and make the best orlf everything.

[@robandalicruisetravel]

Thank you. As we have got older we try to enjoy every moment in life.

[@trudykenneally1530]

Love the turtle experience you guys had wished we had gone and done that when we where there same time as you guys. ❤❤cheers Trudy 😊

[@robandalicruisetravel]

Thanks Trudy. Put it on your list for next time.

[@Sikals666]

Vanuatu ❤❤❤

[@elaitamani1105]

Your Videos are so well informed , as ni-van(local) ☺️,im so Pleased and happy to see you , share about Vanuatu in a Good Light .💐💐💐 Also you both are a Gone team🫶 Thankio Bigwan 💐🫶

[@JulianHinge]

Wow this the first time watching vlogs about our place beautiful couple enjoy your time

[@philm8329]

Are you both on Carnival Luminosa that departed Brisbane 3rd March if so my partner and I did a 3 day sample cruise and 2 cruising friends are onboard also.

[@pshark01]

Fantastic video guys, Ali your courage is amazing!!!!!

[@thechannel6926]

Thank you again

[@nonineveryoumind4314]

Love your videos, guys!!!😊❤

[@robandalicruisetravel]

Thank you

[@richardsearle7251]

Well done Ali...u did it..👍🏻

[@robandalicruisetravel]

There isn't a lot she won't try.