Top Grande Terre Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Departing directly from Noumea's cruise terminal, this half-day tour offers a chance to see the wild side of one of the world's largest lagoons. Head to Signal Island, a quiet white-sand island which few tourists take the time to visit. Swim in water frequented by turtles and see colorful corals and reef fish. Arrive back in Port refreshed in the early afternoon, leaving plenty of time to see the sights in Noumea.

The Green train ride is a 90 minute enjoyable and informative guided tour that offers an opportunity to see Nouméa city and get a sense of it's history. The tour stops at two destinations - the Rocher à La Voile viewpoint and the Ouen Toro lookout which has a stunning view over the Pacific Ocean and the Lagoon.Our local tour guides have special ways of providing passengers with commentaries and historical insight that it will make them feel connected to this island like never before ! Suitable for all ages and entertaining for the whole family..... Your departure time approx: - ETD for morning Ships : 09:30a.m. / 10:15a.m. / 11:00a.m. / 1:15 p.m. - ETD for afternoon Ships : 3:30p.m. / 4p.m. ITINERARY - Cruise Ship Terminal. - Castel Hagen Noumea's oldest mansion, part of town's colonial heritage. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, Sunday and Monday, trains will stop at Rocher la Voile. - Ouen Toro :The Ouen Toro lookout point & a stunning view over the Pacific Lagoon.

Hop On Hop Off - the most convenient way to get around during your day. As many buses as you want, as many times you like, to 7 popular stops - all day long !  

Our Duck Island package includes the Water Taxi return + full Hop On Hop Off. Please use our Hop On Hop Off complementary service as your ride to the Anse Vata water taxis (20 minutes bus ride from the Cruise Ship Terminal) but as well as your invitation to discover on the way the Morning Market and all other stops before or after your Duck Island experience.  Our Duck Island package is available only when Cruise Ships are docked in Nouméa !

Get a group together and avoid Noumea's crowded water taxis on this half-day catamaran journey. Departing Noumea, your boat sets sail for Escapade Island, crossing the world's largest lagoon on the way. Discover gardens of coral teeming with colorful reef fish and, if you’re lucky, meet giant clams and green sea turtles. Although many visitors to Noumea are content to snorkel from the shore, a boat allows snorkelers to see parts of the reef that most people miss.

Travel in our air-conditioned buses towards your first stop the "Tjibaou Cultural Centre”. You will discover the unique architecture of the Center, a polycultural complex, mainly dedicated to Kanak art. This tour Includes entrance fees to the Cultural Centre and a guided tour of about 45 minutes. Then we will head towards the second stop located in the town of Mont Dore, the church at the Catholic mission of Conception, starting point of Christianity in New Caledonia with the statue of our lady at the top of its bell tower and the remarkable stained glass windows. Then your journey will continue to the lookout situated at Ouen Toro with a 360 ° view of the Caledonian lagoon and the areas of Mont Dore, Anse-Vata, Promenade Pierre Vernier, magnificent mountain ranges to name a few. Finally back to Nouméa city centre, passing by the marinas, town beaches, colonial houses and more… PLEASE NOTE : This tour is only operating when Cruise Ships are docked in Nouméa !!

Spend 7-nights cruising the Isle of Pines from Noumea aboard Abaca, a Helia 44-foot (13-meter) catamaran. This small-group tour will spend fruitful hours exploring lagoons and deserted islands, sunbathing on white-sand beaches, snorkeling coral reefs, viewing native wildlife, and visiting villages and towns throughout the region. Book the package inclusive of meals or not: It's your choice.

Skid from your cruise ship to a bouncy water taxi and skip across the water to Signal Island, a quieter snorkeling location. Take your mind off National Park fees and taxes and focus on the important things: coral in blue water, the ponderous paddles of turtles. This small private tour gets you into the water without extra hassle.

Effortlessly combining the breathtaking beauty of the South Pacific with the elegance of Europe, Nouméa, New Caledonia is a captivating cosmopolitan capital. Lined with magnificent beaches, beautiful waterways and no shortage of breathtaking vantage points, a visit to the New Caledonian capital reveals some of the incredible reasons why this corner of the globe shouldn’t be missed. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.