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Waterfront Marina Apartments

Your crew, family or visitors can stay ashore in an apartment overlooking the marina while your yacht is in Port Vila; a happy break from live-aboard-life. For more about the apartments visit the Waterfront Quays Port Vila Apartment website.

The 2025 Cruising Season

We are looking forward to a truly wonderful cruising season in Vanuatu in 2025. Lots of fun welcoming and helping cruising yachts from all over the world.

It's amazing how much value sailors get from joining a rally. Rallies add a significant safety factor to passages, plus participants have a chance to meet like minded people who might become life-long friends and make the cruise just that much more fun. Participants of the Pacific Rally visit Vanuatu every year, so if you are planning your cruise to Vanuatu now you might wish to visit the Island Cruising NZ Rally websites and consider joining other yachts for your blue water passage. Members of the Island Cruising NZ's Paific Rally both get a special discount at Yachting World Vanuatu.

Visit our Rally page to read more.

Lukim Yu Cruisers Yacht Club

Yachting World is now home to the ' Lukim Yu Cruisers Yacht Club ' - with its base at the Cruisers Corner at the Waterfront Bar and Grill. It is a non profit organisation - and all Yachties are encouraged to join.

The Vanuatu Sailors' Lounge has launched.

⛵ Vanuatu Sailors' Lounge – A Free Community for Cruisers & Locals

Visiting yachts are invited to join the new Vanuatu Sailors' Lounge – a free, friendly online space where cruising sailors and Vanuatu's local tourism community can connect, collaborate, and share the best of what the islands have to offer.

Whether you're planning a passage, looking for anchorage tips, trading fresh produce, organizing a festival, or offering tours and services – the Lounge is where it all comes together. It's designed to support both visiting cruisers and Vanuatu communities.

Inside, you'll find dedicated spaces for:

⚓ Real-time anchorage updates and passage planning
🌴 Cultural activities, festivals, and island events
🛠️ Help requests, repair tips, and provisioning advice
🌀 Crew connections and cruiser meetups
🤝 Promoting local businesses and tourism experiences

It’s completely free to join and works from any phone, tablet, or computer using the free Discord app. If you're sailing in Vanuatu or part of the local tourism scene, this is a great way to stay connected and make cruising more rewarding for everyone.

🚀 Learn More & Join Free

The Vanuatu Sailors' Lounge is supported by Rocket Cruising Guides to help build strong connections between sailors and the people of Vanuatu. Everyone’s welcome!

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