Question 1

Which ferry companies sail in New Caledonia?

Accepted Answer

Coconut Taxi Boat: Nouméa, Signal Island, Amédée Island and seven other ports. DAL Ocean Charter: Nouméa, Signal Island, Amédée Island, Larégnère Island and Maître Island. Nautica: Nouméa, Signal Island, Amédée Island and Maître Island. Betico: Nouméa, Isle of Pines, Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa. Mary D: Nouméa and Amédée Island.

Question 2

Can I take my car on a ferry in New Caledonia?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Only Betico takes cars. Nouméa to Isle of Pines, Lifou to Nouméa, Nouméa to Maré, Maré to Lifou and Nouméa to Ouvéa take cars; every other line is for foot passengers only.

Question 3

Do ferries in New Caledonia run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Coconut Taxi Boat, DAL Ocean Charter and two other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Nouméa to Isle of Pines, Lifou to Nouméa, Nouméa to Maré, Maré to Lifou and Nouméa to Ouvéa run August to June. Nouméa to Goéland Island runs March to October.