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Amedee island.

Duration: Daytrip (approx. from 8:30am to 5pm) Level: Easy

Amedee Island is a tiny coral atoll located just 30-40 minutes from Noumea. After enjoying a scenic transfer by luxury vessel, step ashore and enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches and pristine turquoise water.

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Amedee Island is a tiny coral island located just 24 kilometres south of Noumea. Everything is designed for you to enjoy an unforgettable day on this beautiful natural marine reserve atoll- with a variety of fun and relaxing activities. There are ample shaded areas, a children’s playground and crystal clear water boasting an abundant array of colourful coral and fish species. Catch a glimpse of large sea turtles, enjoy a glass bottom boat ride as the skipper steers the vessel over the multitude of coral reef systems surrounding the island. Reverberating drums signal the beginning of the sumptuous luncheon buffet. Witness traditional island entertainment and indulge in a banquet fit for a king. The delicious island style buffet lunch is accompanied by complimentary wine and is rounded off with a selection of mouthwatering desserts. After lunch, several activities await you – join in the fun with a coconut tree climbing and sarong tying demonstration, climb up the 247 steps to the top of the Amedee lighthouse for a spectacular panoramic view or simply relax on the beautiful beach or in the boutique full of local souvenirs.

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General Information

The amedee daytrip includes:.

• Tropical buffet
• Folklore dance and music show during lunch
• Glass bottom boat tour
• Demonstrations of coconut tree climbing, sarong tying, and coconut grating
• Tamure dancing lesson
• Snorkeling gear available free (bail 1000 CFP)

Available on site

• Souvenir boutique
• American and Australian dollars accepted
• Table Tennis and bowls
• Stand-up paddle board for rent
• Snorkeling vuboard for rent

The Amedee Island daytrip operates generally every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. – May – September : Departure at 8:30am from Port Moselle – Return at 4:30pm. – September – April : Departure at 8:30am from Port Moselle – Return at 5pm.

Free for children under 1 year

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A Day Trip to Amedee Island, New Caledonia

Amedee is a small island to the south of New Caledonia’s capital, Noumea. It is definitely picturesque – the white sand of the island is surrounded by shallow, pristine waters.

As I was in Noumea, and looking for things to do, it quickly floated up on my list of things to do. Well, it is just 24 kilometres from Noumea, so just a short boat ride.

Amedee Island

Amedee Island is a white-sand island surrounded by pristine waters. The seas around Amedee offer plenty of snorkeling opportunities off the beach. In addition, the day tours to Amedee offer tours on a glass-bottom boat. The island is only 24 kilometers from Noumea, which is why it tends to top the list of must-do activities for anyone visiting the capital.

The island has a long, sandy beach. Other than that, the island is pretty much covered in scrubby vegetation. In terms of wildlife on the island, there’s basically some birdlife (and their nesting areas), and a couple of types of snakes.

Historically, the island’s lighthouse played a key role in navigating the Boulari Passage. Using the lighthouse provided a way of sailing through one of the few gaps in the 930-mile-long barrier reef that surrounds New Caledonia’s main island.

The lighthouse itself stands at 184 feet. Originally constructed in France, it was dismantled and shipped to New Caledonia. One could argue that the lighthouse wasn’t entirely a success story. The eagle-eyed can spot a few shipwrecks dotted around the area. Nevertheless, these days it acts as a bit of a tourist attraction itself.

The tour operators have set out a number of deck chairs along the beach. There are a few activities on the island, some of which are included in the ticket price of the tour.

Getting There

While it appears you can take a water taxi over, I opted for a day tour with Mary D Tours. This came in at a cost of about $179 (Australia) and included hotel pickups, the boat trip across, lunch, and various activities.

Pickup from the hotel was bright and early, at 7:15am. This gave a little time for a quick breakfast, before heading off to catch the Mary D Seven across to Amedee Island. On boarding we were each given a coloured wristband to wear. The colour of the band signified the time you had been allocated for the glass bottom boat.

As it is an early start, you can buy breakfast onboard. In addition, you were given the program for the day. The ride over was comfortable enough. As with much of Noumea, the staff communicated in both French and English.

On the Island

After 45 minutes on the boat, we arrived at Amedee Island. Shortly after that, it was time to get off the boat and get oriented with the island.

There are basically two types of snakes on the island, and you can easily tell them apart, as they are different colours. The first snake I saw was of the blue and black kind. Later I saw the yellow and black snake. It is worth noting that they are all around.

The snakes are semi-aquatic. They find their food in the water, and come onto land to mate and digest food. While they are apparently venomous, they are not aggressive. In fact, they seem pretty chilled out. Basically, the best plan seems to be to just leave them alone, and they will leave you alone.

The Lighthouse

An obvious attraction of the island is the lighthouse (or Phare as it is in French).. You can buy a ticket to climb to the top of the lighthouse, as this is not included in the day trip. Fortunately, it is not expensive.

Towering 56 metres above the island, you can climb the 247 steps of its cast iron staircase. While you can’t get right to the top, it is close enough. From the top, you can see panoramic views of the area.

The tour includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. We were called to the lunch pretty much dead on 11:45 am. First up, you collect a pre-lunch drink. There are two choices, but as I was to find out, the plastic cup was important. If you wanted a wine or beer from the bar, you needed to take the plastic cup with you.

Linch Welcome Drink

Lunch consisted of a wide variety of dishes, While a buffet, the staff served portions of each dish into individual serving dishes. Of course, you could take as many as you want, but who wants to look greedy!

Lunch is Served

Following lunch, there was a demonstration of local dancing.

Post Lunch Activities

After lunch, there were two demostrations. Firstly, there was a demonstration of how to grate a coconut. Along the way was a discussion on selecting a coconut, and opening it to prepare for grating. The result was both coconut water, and grated coconut.

Secondly, there was a demonstration of pareo tying. A pareo is a type of wraparound skirt worn in the Pacific Islands. It was a bit of an eye-opener to see the number of ways it could be tied.

At the end if the day, it was time to leave the island behind and headback to Noumea.

Final Words

My initial thoughts on taking this trip were that it sounded a bit expensive for what it was. However, having done the trip, it was a good, well organised day, with plent of activities.

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Experience a heavenly day excursion to the quaint Amedee Island on this immersive full-day trip from Noumea. After morning hotel pickup, journey to the island by boat. The day is filled with an array of activities: embark on a glass-bottom boat tour to witness underwater wonders, ascend the renowned Amedee Lighthouse, savor welcome drinks and a delectable lunch buffet, delight in a captivating dance performance, and much more.

• Experience a day away from the mainland on a journey to the picturesque Amedee Island
• Benefit from convenient hotel pickups and round-trip boat transportation for a hassle-free excursion
• Explore the mesmerizing underwater world with a glass-bottomed boat tour
• Ascend Amedee Lighthouse for breathtaking views
• Savor a delectable lunch, refreshing drinks, cultural demonstrations, and additional delights during your visit

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Amedee Island Marine Reserve

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Amedee Island Marine Reserve

Take a luxury, high-speed ferry to a little paradise and home to many turtles. Relax on the beautiful white-sand beach or join in many different activities on Amedee Island. Climb the lighthouse’s 241 steps for views over the lagoon (not included in tour price), stroll around and discover amazing wildlife. Swim or snorkel among the fish and turtles or take a ride on the glass-bottom boat and learn about the marine life. A playground will keep youngsters happy for hours. Enjoy lunch under shady trees overlooking the lagoon. Watch an island dance show and perhaps invited to participate. Then, watch as a local demonstrates climbing a coconut palm tree and works every part of the coconut. This daytrip has received Certificate of Excellence by a review site for seven consecutive years.

Effective December 1, 2023, children 1 year of age and above must purchase a child ticket. Children under 1 year of age require a complimentary ticket. Visit the Carnival Adventures desk to obtain the complimentary infant tickets. A sand wheelchair is available on the island upon request (first come, first served). Snorkel equipment is available to rent on the island for an additional fee, payable in cash only. Bring a hat and adequate sun protection. Please wear your swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel and reef shoes. Please ensure your sunscreen is reef-friendly and biodegradable to keep the fish happy and healthy. Please fill your water bottle before leaving the ship.

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AMEDEE ISLAND: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

Amedee Island and Outer Reef Half-Day Private Water Taxi Tour from Noumea

• Private tour with an experienced crew ensures personalized attention
• Snorkel instruction
• Transport by private water taxi
• Use of Snorkelling equipment
• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase, or bring your own)
• Extended hours for the excursion: AUD $120.00 per hour
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Port Brunelet, Rue Tardy de Montravel, Nouméa 98800, New Caledonia Departure from Port Brunelet Gate E
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Information for cruise ship customers: You are guaranteed to be back at 3:30pm at the cruise ship terminal, there is no risk to missing your cruise. In case of technical problem, you will have a water taxi available to pick you up on your boat and bring you back on time at cruise ship terminal
• Not recommended for those over 80
• Please bring swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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• Luckybeckyblue 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles It was OK, won't do it again A little disappointing. We always look for small group tours. This one is described as having a max of 15 passengers. In fact, there were approximately 80 of us. We spent a lot of time standing around waiting for the tour to start. Then we were led to another spot near some boats where we were instructed to sit along a concrete wall. We waited some more while our leader took a lot of time to organize us into smaller groups for the ride to Signal Island. As luck would have it, we were in the very last group called. It was a lot of waiting before our group ever got called. The ride to the island was long and VERY rough. Fortunately we aren't bothered by sea sickness. If this is a problem for you, or if you have back problems, I strongly advise against taking this ride. The island was lovely but had very little shade. The few shady spots that were available had been claimed long before we ever arrived. And you'll want shade -- the sun is very intense. The snorkeling was OK. We saw one turtle. The water was kind of murky. On the other side of the island the water was much clearer, but there was no coral and therefore no sea life to observe. Amenities were very limited. We brought our own water, none was provided. There were just a few noodles for many people to share and they were pretty well worn. Read more Written 24 April 2024
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• Eric L 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Day Trip!! We took this day trip while in Noumea on a cruise ship. The trip was exactly as advertised. Very convenient and beautiful. The boat ride is a bit bumpy but never felt unsafe. Don’t worry about not taking food, but maybe take a bottle of water or two. You’re just not there long enough to worry. Snorkeling was amazing. Saw lots of colorful fish and we were able to track a half dozen sea turtles for about an hour. Very cool! Highly recommended. Read more Written 19 January 2024
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• Snowfamily1712 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do and cheaper than cruise excursions We highly recommend this tour to any customers considering more affordable options to the cruise tours. We were dropped by our ship at the city cruise terminal and the tour group we had pre booked with was very easy to find. The trip out and back with April on the speedboat is a lot of fun. The water is beautiful and our kids were able to follow 6 0r 7 turtles feeding for hours. There was plenty of shade. We bought food from the Boulangerie a 5 min walk away (around corner from supermarket opposite the terminal). You don’t need flippers since water very calm. We took our own masks but these were also provided. English is very good. An absolute must do - don’t pay double to go to Amedee Is with the cruise groups! Read more Written 6 January 2024

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Amedee Island and Outer Reef Half-Day Private Water Taxi Tour from Noumea provided by Dal'Ocean Charter

• Mary-D Princess
• Mary-D Seven
• Amedee Island
• Amedee Lighthouse
• Activities on Amedee Island
• Our History
• Vintage photos
• TchouTchou Train

A Day on Amedee Island

A day on Amedee Island

Departure from port moselle.

Arrival at Amedee Island

Glass Bottom Boat Trip

Free glass bottom boat trip (approximately 30 minutes).

Barrier Reef Discovery Tour

Free barrier reef cruise (approximately 45 minutes).

Exotic Buffet Lunch with Wine

The buffet lunch offers a magnificent all-you-can-eat variety of cold salads, hot dishes, desserts, fresh fruits and complimentary wine.

South Pacific Folklore Dancing Show

Our famous island dance show features the “Tamure” dance by our beautiful island girls

Coffee/Tea & Biscuits at the Bar

Climbing a Coconut Tree Demonstration

Free time for Paddle/Snorkelling/Shopping/Relaxing

Coconut Grating Demonstration & Tasting

Sarong Tying Demonstration

Learn about the different ways of tying a sarong

Boarding Mary D Dolphin/Princess

Departure from Amedee Island for trip back to Port Moselle.

• Tchou Tchou Train Tour
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