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Crystal Blue Lagoon

Turtle Bay Beach | P.O. Box 205, Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
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Crystal Blue Lagoon
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Port Macquarie, Australia
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Crystal Blue Lagoon is about 40-minutes drive from Port Vila along some rough unsealed roads. It is worth a visit if you are holidaying in Vila, but if you are only there for one day on a cruise, there are better attractions closer to Vila. Crystal Blue Lagoon is a marine conservation area that collects turtle hatchlings and raises them... More

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Sydney, Australia
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12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

1800 Vt to get in, and see turtles locked in tiny concrete enclosures is a disgrace. If Vanuatu wants to obtain a share of first world visitors, this place should be improved to display these creatures in a sensitive environment. There are some larger turtles held in a small pen along with some sharks. If this would have happened in... More

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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

We visited recently with out toddler as part of a trip around the island with a driver. We stopped here at his suggestion. We did want to expose our child to turtles but in a sensitive manner and a breeding program. Firstly it was expensive to get in @1200 Vatu each with our toddler being free. We were assigned a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

I did not stay here but i went for the day to visit with friends. It seemed a bit exposed, but is definitely worth a visit. We swam with giant turtles, reef sharks, fish - cost about $20 (cannot really remember - was worth it) swam in the reef sunbaked on the sand ate in a restaurant looking out over... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011

Revellers, readey, get set, go! travel to Vanuatu! This hotel is facing a beautiful beach, has a turtle breeding program and the staff are ultra friendly. The restaurant is small and cozy with simple and fresh meat and seafood. Best to call in advance to let them know you are coming. The staff are friendly and speak English. Ask for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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Also Known As:
Crystal Blue Lagoon Hotel Port Vila
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Crystal Blue Lagoon Vanuatu/Port Vila
Address: Turtle Bay Beach | P.O. Box 205, Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
Region: Vanuatu > Efate > Port Vila
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