Question 1

Where is the Port Vila ferry terminal?

Accepted Answer

At BP Wharf, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Question 2

Where can you go by ferry from Port Vila?

Accepted Answer

To Espiritu Santo (10½ hours, 19 times a month), Malekula (7 hours, four times a week), Epi (10 hours, once a week), Tanna (16 hours, once a week), Ambrym (16 hours, twice a month), Pentecost Island (28 hours, twice a month) and Ambae (47 hours, twice a month).

Question 3

Which ferry companies sail from Port Vila?

Accepted Answer

Vanuatu Ferry: Espiritu Santo, Malekula, Tanna, Ambrym, Pentecost Island and Ambae. Aelan Express: Espiritu Santo and Malekula. Big Sista: Espiritu Santo, Malekula and Epi.

Question 4

What is the shortest ferry crossing from Port Vila?

Accepted Answer

To Malekula, in 7 hours, four times a week, with Aelan Express.

Question 5

Can I take my car on a ferry from Port Vila?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Port Vila to Tanna takes cars, and Port Vila to Espiritu Santo and Port Vila to Malekula take cars on some sailings; every other line is for foot passengers only.