Making the most of Pointe Noire
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Cruise ships dock a little distance from town. Use a taxi or other provided transportation.
Pointe-Noire is the second largest city in the Republic of the Congo, and a district in the Kouilou province. It is the main commercial center of the country.
Pointe Noire's main attractions are its beaches, known for surfing.
Food and shopping
There are yellow sandy beaches here, stretches of bars, and seafood restaurants that full of life.
Money
Central African CFA franc
Staying connected
French spoken.