Boat Taxis in Vanuatu

Justine Murray • October 3, 2026

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Getting to Aore Island is part of the experience.

Aore Island sits just across the Segond Channel from Luganville, Espiritu Santo. The crossing is short, scenic and usually takes around 5–10 minutes, depending on your pickup point and sea conditions.

Boat transfers operate during daylight hours, with scheduled ferries, private boats and managed airport transfers available.

Scheduled Ferry to Aore Island

Musk coloured boat with Aore Island Transfers on it with people getting on

Scheduled Ferry to Aore Island

Our scheduled ferry operates Monday to Friday between Santo and Aore Island.

Times: 8:00am to Santo, returning at 3:00pm.

Cost: A$25 per group (approx. VT2,000).

Travel time: Around 5–10 minutes across the Segond Channel.

Bring: Your rain coat (some sea spray) luggage, groceries, sun protection and reef shoes.

Weather: All crossings are weather dependent and operate during daylight hours.

For accommodation guests, we can take you straight through to your accommodation on Aore Island once you arrive.

đź“ŤWeekend boat services are limited so our local team can observe family, church and community commitments.

Private Boat Taxi Aore Island

A family getting on a musk coloured boat that says Aore Island Boat Transfers.

Private Boat Taxi to Aore Island

Private boat taxis operate Monday to Friday between Santo and Aore Island.

Times: 7:00 AM to 3:30 - 4:00PM Monday to Friday  (Sunset depandant) 

Cost: A$47:00 per group (approx. VT3,500)

Travel time: Around 5–15 minutes across the Segond Channel. (Weather dependant)

Bring: Your rain jacket, luggage, groceries, sun protection and reef shoes (Beaches are coral sand).

Weather: All crossings are weather dependent and operate during daylight hours.

For accommodation guests, we can take you straight through to your accommodation on Aore Island once you arrive..

Weekends: By prior booking only.

đź“ŤWeekend boat services are limited so our local team can observe family, church and community commitments.

Weekends & Evening Boat Travel

Aore Island follows a quieter island rhythm on weekends, with time set aside for family, church and community life. Weekend transfers are therefore available by prior booking only.

Boat travel is also limited to daylight hours. Local boats do not have navigation lights, so we do not operate after dark. This is both a safety measure and part of respecting normal island operating hours.

For the smoothest trip, plan to arrive and cross to Aore Island during the day.

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