Ocean port guide

Pointe Noire

Name: Pointe Noire cruise port
Address: Congo

Prepare for a Pointe Noire cruise visit with useful arrival guidance, practical pointers and ideas for exploring ashore with confidence.

Approximate port locationPointe Noire · Congo

At a glancePort call snapshot

DestinationCongo

Port typeOcean cruise port

Location-4.7800, 11.8257

CurrencyCheck locally

Check before you travel

Berths, fares and opening times change. Confirm live details with your cruise line and local operators.

Your port guide

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 berth some distance from town, so take a taxi or other transport provided.

Pointe-Noire is the Republic of the Congo's second-largest city and a district of Kouilou province. It is the country's principal commercial centre.

The main Pointe Noire attractions are its surfing beaches.

Food and shopping

Yellow sandy beaches are lined with lively bars and seafood restaurants.

Money

The currency is the Central African CFA franc.

Staying connected

French is spoken.

Find your bearings

Pointe Noire port location

The guide coordinates place the port at 4.7800° S, 11.8257° E. Always use the berth details supplied for your sailing as your final arrival reference.

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Good to know

This guide is for trip planning and may not reflect short-notice operational changes. Your cruise line's instructions and local official information should take priority.