Making the most of Tabuaeran Fanning Island
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
Ships moor or anchor at this port, so passengers are tendered ashore.
Three high-speed tenders, each carrying 200 passengers, ferry guests to English harbor.
A printable map is available to take along.
Fanning Island cruise schedule.
On Fanning Island, spend the day relaxing in paradise, enjoying the Eden-like playground or discovering a fascinating, distinctive culture. Local islanders lead homeland tours through village home clusters, seaweed farms and supply stores, explaining island history from an I-Kiribati perspective. An open–air straw market provides convenient souvenir shopping and opportunities to meet I-Kiribati people, with original gifts such as shell jewelry, ornaments, hand carved shark tooth knives and postcards…
Fanning Island has one of the world’s most pristine, perfect beaches. Napali Beach, inside the lagoon, is NCL's private water sports beach. There you can ride jet skis, sail hobie cats, hire paddle boats, try kayaking or float in the shallow 87° F lagoon while sipping a rum cocktail and reflecting on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Scuba diving and Snorkeling trips along the outer reef let guests experience rich underwater life, including colorful corals, giant parrot fish, butterfly fish, shy sea turtles, giant…
Getting around
For deeper exploration, rent a bicycle to discover outer villages, meet inquisitive children, see giant land crabs and take in spectacular postcard perfect island-and-sea views.
Money
The currency is the Australian Dollar.
Staying connected
The official languages are English and Gilbertese.
For emergency, fire, police or ambulance assistance, dial 999.