New Caledonia has announced that it has lifted its quarantine and double-vaccinated visitors with any necessary boosters no longer have to isolate for 7 days upon arrival, making the archipelago another viable South Pacific luxury yacht charter destination in 2022.
Kiki Beach – New Caledonia – © Marine Reveilhac / NCT
To be eligible to enter the country, vaccinated visitors 12 years and over must:
- Present proof of vaccination at check-in
- Present a negative test result from a PRC test at check-in no older than 72 hours from initial departure, or;
- Present a negative test result from a RAT test at check-in no older than 48 hours from initial departure
- Complete a declaration on Honour, and
- Take a RAT test 48 hours after arrival. RAT tests can be done for free at pharmacies.
To be eligible to enter the country, non-vaccinated visitors 12 years and over must:
- Present a compelling reason for travel to the destination (personal, family or health reason)
- Present a check-in a PCR or RAT test. PCR tests must be no older than 72 hours from initial departure, and RAT tests no older than 48 hours from initial departure
- Take a RAT test 48 hours after the arrival. RAT tests can be completed at pharmacies for free
- Spend a week in isolation, and;
- Complete a Declaration on Honour on the 7th day of isolation.
Diving in New Caledonia © R. Pacta / NCT
New Caledonia is situated southwest of Vanuatu and is close to other incredible South Pacific destinations such as Fiji, Niue and Tonga. The islands are all surrounded by reefs that attract myriad species for snorkelling, Scuba diving and fishing. White sand beaches are lapped by clear blue waters and lush jungles which you can have completely to yourselves.
