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Noumea Cruise Port Guide! Best Things to Do & Shore Excursion Review | Pacific Encounter Day 9 Vlog

Deb & Matt Chat
Deb & Matt Chat
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πŸ‘οΈ 4K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 45:16
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South_pacific Β· 9 nightsFrom BrisbaneVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've just booked our hop uh sorry our famous cho cho train uh ride uh we're heading off on that at about 10:30

it was a really nice easy way to get around we had two stops um so one was obviously up at the the sort of Two Gun Mountain Lookout

I'm quite enjoying the morning and also this is where they used to uh to all these yeah all the signings and for the for the wedding ceremonies

the tour guide did say uh during that as we were ending was to remember that here in the uh French or sorry the South Pacific Islands the uh very high population of Christian Believers

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the Choo Choo Train tour for a relaxing way to see Noumea
βœ“Bring sunscreen and a hat as the waiting area for tours is not shaded
βœ“Check if shops are open on Sundays due to local religious observances
βœ“Arrive early to buy game show tickets to avoid long lines

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in Noumea after civil unrest β€” Everything looks neat and tidy; locals are engaging with tourists
Mobility issues on tours β€” Choo Choo Train has assistance for getting on and off; it's accessible

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Noumea on a cruise day?
QIs the Choo Choo Train tour worth it?
QWhat should you expect when cruising to Noumea?
QHow is the ship atmosphere on a port day?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Choo Choo Train Tour ($30)
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🚒 Pacific Encounter Day 9: Docked in Noumea! πŸ‡³πŸ‡¨ Today, Matt takes his mother and father-in-law on a Choo Choo Train tour around Noumea, New Caledonia, while Deb stays on the ship. We explore the best shore excursions, scenic lookouts, and a delicious hidden patisserie! βœ… Shore Tour Highlights βœ… Choo Choo Train Tour πŸš‚ – Best way to see Noumea? βœ… Stunning city & ocean views 🌊 βœ… Delicious French pastries at a local patisserie πŸ₯ βœ… What to expect when cruising to Noumea βœ… Tips for booking shore excursions Meanwhile, Deb enjoys a relaxing day onboard Pacific Encounter, which will soon be rebranded as Carnival Encounter! πŸ“ Have you cruised to Noumea? Let us know your favorite things to do in the comments! πŸ’¬ πŸŽ₯ Watch Next: πŸ›οΈ Balcony Cabin Tour – Pacific Encounter 8206 https://youtu.be/DSGkupky1XM 🌊 What’s Changing on P&O Ships? Carnival Takeover Explained https://youtu.be/sO24OyO_etA πŸ‘ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Your support helps us continue to bring you more fantastic cruise content. πŸš’πŸ’• πŸ˜»πŸ’Œ You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debandmattchat/ & https://www.instagram.com/debandmattchat 🎞️🍿🎬🍿 ========== CHAPTERS ========== 0:00 Intro 5:53 Electric Scooters in Noumea 7:47 Noumea Train Tour 16:37 Noumea Food 20:18 Back on board 26:43 Tugboat Donuts 29:40 Deal or No Deal 33:58 Tropical Night Party 36:28 Bonded Store #CruiseVlog #Noumea #PacificEncounter #CruiseLife #POCruises #CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #TravelVlog #NewCaledonia #ChooChooTrain #CruiseExcursion