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- Most people visit Mystery Island by cruise ship. Although Mystery Island has a small grass airstrip left over from WWII used mainly to receive supplies for nearby islands, the vast majority of visitors arrive by cruise ship.
- No one lives on Mystery Island. Visitors to idyllic Mystery Island often wonder why no one lives on this pearl of the Pacific! One reason is that local legend tells that the island is haunted by sea gods, so it’s considered taboo to live there.
- Mystery Island is a tender port. There isn’t a dock on Mystery Island for cruise ships, so your ship will drop anchor offshore and ferry passengers over on tender boats (which at this tiny port will be the ship’s lifeboats).
- You can walk the perimeter of Mystery Island in under 30 minutes! If you’re feeling adventurous, consider walking the perimeter of the island and discovering all of its beautiful beaches.
- Snorkelling
- Boat Tours
- Market Place
- Hair Braiding
- Walk Around The Island
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You can go snorkelling anywhere around the island and be guaranteed to see fish. The water depth is approximately 1 – 4 meters. Although there is a deeper area where you can see slightly bigger fish. From the jetty, walk to the other side of the island, and then turn right. You’ll notice some darker waters about 100 meters away. Most of the fish wi...
A few local guides at the jetty offer short boat tours around Mystery Island in case you don’t want to get wet. There are glass bottom boats, kayaks, and even deep-sea fishing. You’ll save a lot more money dealing with the locals than booking on a cruise line.
Locals will set up their shops as cruise ships visit. They sell a variety of souvenirs, clothes, toys, and other local goods. The shops are most lively around lunchtime when most passengers have arrived from the ship. They generally accept Australian dollars.
Get your hair braided or plaited in Melanesian style. Prices range from $10 – $15. Kids with long hair love this!
Mystery Island isn’t that big so you could easily stroll around the island in less than an hour if you’re quick. However, for casual walkers, it shouldn’t take any more than 90 minutes. Take in the scenery and breathe in the fresh air. There’s a subtle track that will take you around the island.
Snorkelling Gear
Make sure you have comfortable snorkelling gear. Once you find out the whole island is full of swarming tropical fish, you could be snorkelling for hours! Also, keep an eye on your location. At times, there could be a strong tide.
Shelter from the Sun
A few huts or beach canopies are available to book from locals. But be quick, since there are other cruise passengers looking to setup base on the sunny beach as well.
Bring cash
The locals won’t have the luxury of credit card machines or ATMs. They do accept local or Australian currency though.
You can only get here by boat. A number of cruise trips stop at Mystery Island including Royal Caribbean, Princes Cruises, and P&O Cruises. They will take you to the jetty on their tender services.
Mystery Island is a popular cruise stop in the Tanna Islands region of Vanuatu. You can enjoy snorkelling, boat tours, market place, hair braiding and walking around the island.
Mystery Island is a small, uninhabited island with white-sand beaches and a marine reserve. It is a popular destination for cruise ships and a launch pad for exploring southern Vanuatu.
Mystery Island Tours is 100% locally owned and operated. We offer tours to passengers visiting Mystery Island Vanuatu via cruise ship.
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Sep 29, 2023 · Mystery Island: Directed by Nicholas Humphries. With Elizabeth Henstridge, Charlie Weber, Kezia Burrows, Matthew Chambers. Dr. Emilia Priestly, in need of some relaxing vacations, goes to Mystery Island, an immersive murder-mystery-themed resort.
Aug 8, 2018 · Mystery Island is a secluded paradise in the South Pacific with clear waters, coral reefs and marine life. Discover the underwater mysteries, paddle board, get a massage, shop at the markets and swim with turtles and sharks.
