Pacific Pearl - Port Vila

Breakfast on the Lido at Vila

I LOVE the danishes (if I haven't already mentioned it) I never eat them when I'm at home so these are definitely my cruising treats. I pretty much always have one (or two) with breakfast just can't help myself. The circus peeps were setting up while we were having breakfast and doing a bit of training and practicing for their show tonight. Made me dizzy watching some of them.

Deck 14 - Port Vila

After breakfast we did a few laps of deck 14 and enjoyed the view. It's great that the ship can dock here as it means it's an easy walk off walk on stop with no need for tenders.

Docked at Port Vila

We headed back to our cabin which lovely Yuri had just finished cleaning to freshen up, grab our bags, put some sunscreen on and head off the Pearl for a few hours. Look out Vila here we come!

Yuri - our lovely (hard working) Cabin Steward

Port Vila is a great port to visit. The people are friendly and it's always hot sometimes a bit too humid but you're guaranteed not to need a cardy. We didn't have any plans except for checking out the markets at the dock and then heading into town. We decided to catch a water taxi into Vila, such a wonderful way to travel much nicer than a taxi plus it cost less.

On the water taxi heading into Vila

We were dropped off in town but decided to head away from the main street and see what was further along. It was a hot walk but great to see a bit more of Vila and just how gorgeous their harbour is. There are so many cars and trucks whizzing by so you always need to be alert when crossing any roads! 

A busy little place

Port Vila harbour

Waiting for our water taxi

After a few hours of wandering around Vila we decided to catch a water taxi back to the Pearl. Our feet were tired and our bellies we grumbling!

Almost back to the Pearl

Another yummy lunch

We grabbed some yummy food from the buffet and sat out the back, in the shade, to enjoy the view and our food. It was so hot the ice in our water didn't last long. We decided to have dessert inside the buffet where it was a bit cooler. After dessert we wandered the ship and enjoyed the relative peace and quiet. It was nice to have the Pearl, almost, to ourselves!

Farewell Port Vila I'm pretty sure we'll be back!

Another wonderful day spent in Vila. Thanks mum! After dinner in the buffet we headed outside to the Lido just in time for the circus performance. Great timing! A very impressive show - the captain had to ensure that there was no movement and no wind for it to go ahead. This was the only night it was one, glad we got to see it.

Circus performance on the Lido

What a great way to end our day at Port Vila.We were absolutely worn out so like the party animals we are we made straight for our cabin and a good nights sleeps. Tomorrow we were going to Santo which is a new port for us, very exciting!