Grand Terre is the largest island of New Caledonia. 400km long and 50km wide, this land makes it the 6th largest island in the South Pacific. New Caledonia as a whole has 1600km of reef and the main barrier reef surrounds the main island Grande Terre. The western and eastern sides of this island are approximately 600km each which creates a wonderful 23,5000 sq km turquoise lagoon, the world largest. Grande Terre Cruises are the salient part of a trip to this island.
Cruise ships tie up at the Centre Saint-John Perse terminal , which is adjacent to Pointe-a-Pitre. During your cruise trip to Grande Terre, don't miss to relish the beauty of Pointe-a-Pitre notable for its outdoor markets -- such as Marche St. Antoine and Marche de la Darse -- both in the heart of downtown, near Place de la Victoire, Pointe-a-Pitre's main square.
After cruise, make a driving tour of Grand Terre. Pass through numerous villages. The ultimate destination is, however, Pointe des Chateaux , a rocky, lava strewn bit of coast where the Atlantic and Caribbean meet, violently. It evokes France's Brittany . Better to take your towel and sunbathe in the cove, snack on local foods (and drinks) offered by vendors who set up shop in a roundabout there, or hike around the rocks.
Just grab the opportunity of Grand Terre Cruises and enjoy a perfect holiday during your sail. Travour.com offers information on Grand Terre Cruises. For more information about Grand Terre hotels and other islands worldwide, keep browsing through Travour.
