Chateaubriand Bay on Lifou islandChateaubriand Bay on Lifou island
©Chateaubriand Bay on Lifou island|Anaëlle Chretien & Steven Lequertier

Lifou Stopover

An Authentic Kanak Paradise

Lifou immediately enchants visitors with its natural beauty: crystalline turquoise waters, soaring coral cliffs, lush tropical forests, and vast limestone caves. Beyond these landscapes, the island offers a truly authentic cultural experience.

Travellers are invited to immerse themselves in Kanak traditions — from ancestral songs and dances to guided visits of vanilla and yam plantations, reef dives alive with marine biodiversity, and tastings of local culinary specialities. A stopover in Lifou combines pristine nature with genuine cultural encounters, creating an unforgettable experience.

Port Access & Anchorage

Easo Bay

  • Anchorage: 1 cruise vessel permitted
  • Maximum draft: 10 m (10.9 yd)
  • Minimum depth at tender dock: 2.1 m (2.3 yd)
  • Distance between ship and dock: 500 m (0.3 mi)
  • Area reserved exclusively for cruise ships
  • Tender dock capacity: 4 tenders
  • Tidal range: 1.8 m (1.9 yd)

Easo Village

Disembarkation takes place at Easo Village, located in the spectacular Santal Bay on Lifou’s northwest coast. This dedicated welcome area is the starting point for excursions and provides a lively introduction to island life.

Facilities include: a local handicraft market, snack bars and refreshment stands, toilets and passenger amenities, a tourist information desk, performance spaces with cultural shows and music, dedicated leisure & dining areas for groups.