9.1 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Lifou Island for around 9.1 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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When to Visit Lifou Island

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
110,980 estimated passengers across 38 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Spring Season
Mar – May
87,334 estimated passengers across 27 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
42,222 estimated passengers across 13 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
64,364 estimated passengers across 19 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Lifou Island

10 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

Carnival Cruise Line Cruises (141) Princess Cruises Cruises (9) Celebrity Cruises Cruises (9) Costa Cruises Cruises (9) Royal Caribbean Cruises (8) Holland America Cruises (7) Crystal Cruises Cruises (6) Norwegian Cruise Line Cruises (2) Oceania Cruises Cruises (2) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (1)

Ships Arriving Soon

Next scheduled visits to Lifou Island

Mon 14 Sep
Carnival Adventure
Carnival Cruise Line Cruises
08:00 – 17:00
Mon 21 Sep
Carnival Encounter
Carnival Cruise Line Cruises
08:00 – 17:00
Wed 23 Sep
Carnival Splendor
Carnival Cruise Line Cruises
08:00 – 17:00
Tue 6 Oct
Carnival Encounter
Carnival Cruise Line Cruises
08:00 – 17:00

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Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?

1% Commission
The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
Money Stays Local
99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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