Carnival
Australia said it has launched the first shore excursion at Mystery Island in
Vanuatu.
Cruise
passengers have four choices: a glass-bottom boat tour, a guided
snorkel safari, a glass-bottom kayak and stand-up paddle boarding.
Michael
Mihajlov, destinations director for Carnival Australia, said cruise ships have
been calling at Mystery Island for 30 years, but tours have only just been
introduced because of the lack of satellite communications, fueling, and
suitable management and insurance coverage.
Another
obstacle has been getting recreation equipment there. Mihajlov said kayaks and
paddle boards have been progressively carried to Mystery island on P&O
Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line ships. Princess and Holland America Line also will offer the Mystery Island tours.