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Tabuaeran Fanning Island Kiribati Cruise Port
Location:
As ships are moored or anchored in this port, you will be tendered ashore.
Three high-speed, 200-passenger tenders ferry passengers to English harbor.
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Sightseeing:
Ashore at Fanning Island you can choose to spend the day lounging in paradise, enjoying the Eden-like playground or exploring the fascinating unique culture. The Local islanders offer tours of their homeland where you can visit the village's cluster of homes, seaweed farms, and supply stores while learning about the island's history from the I-Kiribati perspective. There is an open–air straw market that offers convenient souvenir shopping and a chance for you to interact with I-Kiribati people. You will also find a multitude of original gifts to take home including shell jewelry, ornaments, hand carved shark tooth knives, postcards, collectors' stamps, and dream catchers. You can also enjoy a barbeque feast where local dance groups dressed in traditional grass skirts perform energetic and engaging shows, dipping back in time as they sing and perform the stories of their ancestral past.
Fanning island has one of the most pristine and perfect beaches in the world. Napali Beach on Fanning Island is NCL's private water sports beach located inside the lagoon. On Napali Beach, you can ride jet skis, sail hobie cats, rent paddle boats, try kayaking, or simply spend the afternoon floating in the shallow 87° F lagoon, while sipping on a rum cocktail and reflecting on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Scuba diving and Snorkeling trips along the outer reef gives a chance for the guests to explore and experience the rich underwater sea life, which includes colorful corals, giant parrot fish, butterfly fish, shy sea turtles, giant manta rays and reef sharks.
Tours Excursions Transportation:
For further exploration of the island, bicycles may be rented where you can discover the outer villages, meet inquisitive children, spot giant land crabs and breathe in the spectacular postcard perfect views of the island and sea.
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Currency:
Australian Dollar
Communication:
Official languages English, Gilbertese
Dial 999 for emergency, fire, police or ambulance.
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