The deep waters surrounding Efate and the Vanuatu Islands are an ideal fishing ground for anglers who strive to meet the challenge of catching the big one. Abyssal depths can be reached only a few miles away from the shore of nearly all islands and the variety and number of fish is amazing.
Photo “Erakor Lagoon” (Port Vila) by David Cobbin
If you want to catch some fish, you’ve come to the right place.
Your fishing adventure will start in either Port Vila Harbour or Havannah Harbour, Crusoe Fishing has two bases.
After a 20 minute cruise from Port Vila Harbour or a 10 minute trip from Havannah Harbour, you’re in a world class fishing zone where Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna and the usual pelagics abound. This, combined with the lee coastline, provides relatively calm seas which makes Vanuatu the ultimate destination for game fishing.
Game Fishing in Vanuatu is favoured all year round. There is simply great fishing for everyone.
On board you will have the opportunity to catch:
Pacific Blue Marlin: All year round, peak season April to January
Black Marlin: April to October
Striped Marlin: August to November
Sailfish: All year round, peak season May to December
Yellowfin Tuna: All year round depending on currents
Mahi Mahi: May to December
Wahoo: May to December
Dogtooth Tuna: All year round
Skipjack Tuna: All year round
Swordfish: All year round
Inshore Species: All year round
We’re not as far away as you might think.
Although the whole idea of a “remote island paradise” tends to evoke images of long journeys and multiple stops, if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, it doesn’t take much longer to get here than it would to mow the lawns and clean up the yard. And we know what we’d rather be doing.
From Australia
Port Vila is just 2.5 hours flying time north-east of Brisbane and 3.5 hours from Sydney.
Air Vanuatu operates three outward and inward flights per week between Brisbane and Port Vila, four direct return flights per week between Sydney and Port Vila and one direct return flight per week from Melbourne. Pacific Blueflies direct from Brisbane to Port Vila on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
From New Caledonia
The daily flights from Noumea last less than one hour. Air Vanuatu and Air Calin have a total of eight return flights per week.
From New Zealand
It’s a little over 2 hours from Auckland. Return flights from Auckland, operated by Air New Zealand, fly three times a week.
From Asia through Fiji
Air Vanuatu, code sharing with Fiji Airways, operate two return flights weekly from Fiji.
From the Airport
The airport is only a few miles from town and all major resorts and hotels. Getting into town is easy as taxis, buses and hotel transfer coaches meet each flight.
A few tidbits about Vanuautu that you might not know.
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Health
There are no compulsory vaccinations and there is no malaria in Port Vila. There is some risk in remote parts of Efate and other islands. There are no dangerous animals, snakes or insects in Vanuatu. The water in Port Vila is safe for drinking. Please check health regulations prior to departure.
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