Major Tom Sailing Day Cruise

Embark on a scenic sailing tour from Havana Harbour with snorkeling and lunch. Enjoy a guided ride through jungle-clad hills. Multiple pick-up locations available.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gideons Landing Restaurant - Example Itinerary
    8.30-9.30am - Transfers (you will be advised of pick-up time)
    10.00am - Meeting Point: Gideons Landing
  • Sailing/boat cruise/sightseeing/free time
  • Snorkeling / Water toys / Swim / Relax
  • Lunch is served
  • Return Visit to Lelepa Island (or Moso, weather dependent)
  • Visit the beach at Palaf Bay / more snorkeling / free time
    2.30pm - Sailing/boat cruise/return
    3.00pm - Return to Gideons Landing
  • Transfers back to hotels
What's Included
  • Transfers to and from Hotels listed/ within Port Villa location
  • Visit to Moso or Lelepa Island
  • Local Tour Guide, Captain & Crew
  • Stand-up-paddle boards available for use
  • Individual snorkel kit for use
  • Life Jackets & Safety Equipment
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Additional Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages - available for purchase ~$3-$10
  • Transfer outside general Port Villa area - check with us if you hotel is not listed or unsure
Additional Information

Join our welcoming team aboard Major Tom for the premier Sailing Day Tour in Efate! Dive into the colorful coral reefs, savor a buffet BBQ lunch on the boat, and explore Lelepa Island’s Fells Cave while shopping for local crafts. Unwind on plush day beds or hammocks, and perhaps give kayaking or paddleboarding a try. Enjoy the ideal mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation for a memorable day on the water.

  • Under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Any Health or medical conditions must be noted
Location
Gideons Landing Restaurant
Unnamed Road
Go To Gideons Cafe and Look for one of our friendly staff who will be wearing a teal shirt.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cheneyr_d
Sep 4, 2024
A must do! - My partner and I had the most amazing day aboard Major Tom. The crew, snorkelling and lunch were absolutely outstanding. A day we will remember. Highly recommend you book this tour as a priority for your stay in Vanuatu!
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579colinc
Sep 4, 2024
Perfect Sailing Tour From Port Villa - We had a fantastic day swimming, snorkelling and sailing in the deep blue waters of the Lelepa channel off Gideon's Landing. The Major Tom is a stunning is a 18m sailing yacht which is in great condition and nicely configured for the tour with a large bench table on the foredeck and a diving platform and steps down the water aft. The food was a pleasant surprise and possibly some of the best we'd had on the island with a local twist - thanks Linda. Drinks were reasonable and we loved the Penis Colliders - thanks Em. Music and sound system were great, think deep house à la Rüfüs Du Sol and down tempo Ibiza sunset remixes of pop songs which really fitted the mood. Nice mix of fellow passengers which added to the experience. Both snorkelling spots had vibrant and healthy coral and with some of the most diverse sea life I've seen even on the GBR. The 3 minute walk to the cave on Lelepa is well worth the effort and Skipper Joel was very knowledgeable about the local tribal history. Ben and Emily are obviously both very passionate and proud about the area and their business and it showed. Good luck with the new venture. Look forward to being on the next season of Below Deck: Vanuatu. Thanks, Colin. (PS Bowie is such an lovely liver leb - very chill).
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Markcz5420ms
Sep 3, 2024
Sailing and snorkelling - a great combination - Ben, Emily and crew what a fantastic day out! It's by far the best day out when you're in Vanuatu. Beautiful location for snorkeling with coral and fish and the island and cave visit was an added highlight. Oh and Bowie the most chilled boat dog ever.
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Robertmerrett
Aug 25, 2024
Superb day out on Major Tom - Major Tom is a lovely vessel for day trips and snorkelling, taking in the absolutely unspoiled beauty of the more sheltered side of Efate and the nearby islands of Lelepa and Moso. Ben and his crew’s hosting, easy style, informative, friendly and relaxed manner made our day superb.. excellent BBQ on board too with quality produce also meant we were entirely looked after. The best day by far of our 10 days on Vanuatu. Thanks Ben and good luck… If you’re reading this and unsure about a day out sailing here… just book in and relax… you won’t regret it.
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Regent90
Aug 18, 2024
The best day out! - Such an awesome day - Amazing visibility in crystal clear warm water. Swimming, snorkelling and relaxing before lunch - a delicious BBQ onboard followed by a trip to Lelepa Island to view a stunning cave and more spectacular snorkelling and a cold drink as we sailed home. Tankiu tumas Ben, Joel and Linda. Highly recommend!!
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Cruiser46440004981
Aug 7, 2024
Awesome day trip - WOW, WOW, WOW. Bloody Awesome. If you are looking for a way to waste away a day in tropical paradise, then this is it. The crew on Major Tom are brilliant. We had an amazing family day on board. With 16 of us aging from 8 to 60+, you would think it's hard to keep us all entertained, but we all found something to do for the entire time we were on board. Thanks Ben and Emily, for an absolutely brilliant day.
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L5038impaulab
Aug 7, 2024
Such an amazing experience with Sailing Vanuatu. Simply an unforgettable afternoon on Vanuatu’s only adventure cruise A+ - Best day ever! This is definitely a not to be missed sailing experience. Ben & Emily are wonderful hosts…the food, the toys, the sight seeing and the cruising blended together to create an unforgettable day A+++
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249hf
Aug 7, 2024
An outing with Major Tom - Ben, Emily and Bowie were the perfect hosts. We had such an incredible time with them - memories we will hold dear for a lifetime. The water was clear, the scenery breathtaking, the food was fresh and delicious. We loved being able to support the locals at their market and the water activities were fun, fun, fun!!! This is one sailing adventure you don't want to pass by. Recommend 1000%
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Tama-heke
Aug 6, 2024
Loved it - Had a great day on the water today with Ben and Emily. the boat was a cracker - huge amount of space and lots of comfort on board. Loved the swimming and snorkelling with great sights. Good was great and we were very well looked after
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Neil
Aug 4, 2024
Pleasant Day Out - Enjoyable day with great hosts and staff. Short sail to anchor off a beach with reef to explore. Also did a trip on the tender to visit coral caves nearby. Tasty BBQ lunch provided made for a relaxing break. Spent time on the beach and further snorkelling before the return trip. Also very pleased they hoisted the sails on the way back. Most Operators are too lazy to do this. Really enjoyable day.
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