We Made a BIG Mistake at Mystery Island | Voyager of the Seas
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What an absolutely glorious way to start our last day of 2025.
We do love it. Sun is out and shining. Beach is a feels a little more worn down than it was when we were here 12 months ago.
Snorkeling was a bit tough with those uh those currents today.
Always is. Love coming here.
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Day 4 of our Voyager of the Seas New Year’s Eve cruise takes us to one of the South Pacific’s most talked-about ports — Mystery Island. This video is our full cruise-day experience, from the tender process to exploring the island, making a costly mistake (yes… we forgot our wallet 😬), and spending the day swimming, snorkelling and relaxing — with a few unexpected challenges along the way. We cover: 🚤Tender boats and arrival at Mystery Island ❌What not to do when visiting the island 🦞Lobster lunch prices and island food options 🏝️Walking the island & what there is to see 💲Local markets, airport & facilities (including the toilets!) 😎Pre-booked cabana / bungalow experience ⚠️Snorkelling dangers, tides & safety 🐠Second attempt snorkelling & reef fish 🏖️Family-friendly activities and beach time Wrapping up the day before New Year’s Eve celebrations onboard This is an honest, real-world look at Mystery Island — the good, the beautiful, and the parts cruisers need to be prepared for. 👇 Question for you: Would you snorkel here — or is Mystery Island better enjoyed from the beach? 📌 Chapters below 👍 Like & subscribe for real cruise experiences 🔔 Part 2 (New Year’s Eve onboard) coming next on Deb & Matt Chat 00:00 Intro 00:18 Tender Boats 01:06 Arriving at Mystery Island 04:23 DONT DO THIS! 05:09 Mystery Island Lobster Lunch 08:27 Walking Around Mystery Island 08:43 Wedding Proposal at Mystery Island 10:41 What to See at Mystery Island 12:14 Cost of Tours at Mystery Island 13:55 Mystery Island Cannibal Soup 14:10 Mystery Island Airport 14:56 Mystery Island Airport 15:18 Mystery Island Market Stalls 16:58 Eeek! Toilets 18:23 Mystery Island Tours Cabana 19:54 Snorkelling Danger 21:34 Family Friendly Activities 24:16 Snorkelling Second Attempt 25:41 Snorkel At Mystery Island 29:31 Reef Fish 30:58 Snorkelling on a Cruise 32:49 Snorkelling in Vanuatu 34:08 Mystery Island Massage 38:04 New Years Eve Celebrations 2026