Noumea, capital of New CaledoniaNoumea, capital of New Caledonia
©Noumea, capital of New Caledonia|Marine Reveilhac

Nouméa Stopover

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Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, offers a unique blend of South Pacific charm and French sophistication. Located in the heart of the city, the port gives cruise passengers immediate access to shops, cafés, museums, bakeries, and restaurants, and just a few minutes by car to white-sand beaches. Beyond the attractions of a modern, cosmopolitan city, Nouméa also serves as the gateway to islets, lagoons, and nearby natural parks. It is both an appealing destination for visitors and a highly practical technical stop for cruise operators.

Escale à Nouméa : une journée inoubliable en famille ! 🚢
Escale à Nouméa : une journée inoubliable en famille ! 🚢
Escale à Nouméa : une journée inoubliable en famille ! 🚢

Port access

Container quay
  • Length of berth: 680 m (853 yd): 1 cruise ship authorised
  • Berth height: 3 m at low tide
  • Maximum length overall (LOA): 350 m (382.7 yd)
  • Maximum draught: 10.3 m (11.2 yd)
  • Tidal range: 1.80 m (1.9 yd)
  • Towing compulsory for vessels over 60 m (65.6 yd) LOA
  • Trawling compulsory for vessels over 80 m (87 yd)
  • No gangway ashore
  • Distance from town: 1 km (0.6mi)
  • Shuttles compulsory for customers between the port and the cruise passenger terminal (access to the ferry terminal provided by the cruise lines)
  • Tour operators can pick up passengers directly from the quay for excursions purchased on board.
Cruise ship at the Quai des conteneurs in NouméaCruise ship at the Quai des conteneurs
©Cruise ship at the Quai des conteneurs|Oneye Productions
    Bateau de croisière à la gare maritime de NouméaBateau de croisière à Nouméa
    ©Bateau de croisière à Nouméa|Cédric Jacquot Photography
      Quai des Longs Courriers
      • Length of berth: 110 m (120.297 yd)
      • Berth height: 3 m (3.28yd) at low tide / 1.50 m (1.64 yd) at high tide
      • Length overall (LOA): 262 m (286.5 yd)
      • Maximum draught: 8.9 m (9.7 yd)
      • Tidal range: 1.80 m (1.9 yd)
      • 25 knots maximum for vessels up to 262 m
      • Towing compulsory for vessels over 60 m (65.6 yd) LOA
      • Trawling mandatory for vessels over 80 m (87 yd)
      • No gangway ashore
      • Location near the city centre
      • In and around the cruise terminal, you’ll find a range of tourist services and facilities, including bureaux de change, independent tour operators, free Wi-Fi, craft markets and more.

      The ferry terminal

      Cruise ship home in NoumeaCruise ship home in Noumea
      ©Cruise ship home in Noumea|NCT
      Quai Ferry Massaki HojoQuai Ferry Massaki Hojo
      ©Quai Ferry Massaki Hojo|Masaaki Hojo
      Inauguration of Gare Maritime NctInauguration of Gare Maritime Nct
      ©Inauguration of Gare Maritime Nct

        The Nouméa ferry terminal is a central meeting point for cruise passengers, located close to the shops, cafés and restaurants of the city centre. It offers a wide range of practical services, including free Wi-Fi, excursion stands, a currency exchange counter, a large craft market, toilets and an information point…

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