Champagne Beach
A white-sand bay on the northeast side of Espiritu Santo, with fine sand, clear shallow water, and coconut palms. It is often ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the South Pacific.
Champagne Beach lies on the northeastern tip of Espiritu Santo, near Hog Harbour. It gets its name from the way volcanic gases rise from the seabed at low tide, making the water bubble like champagne. The bay is crescent-shaped, with extremely fine sand, and the water ranges from clear to blue-green. The shallows are gentle, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The beach is managed by the local village, which charges an entrance fee per person or per vehicle, ranging from several hundred to about 1,000 vatu (confirm on site). Simple stalls sell coconuts, lobster lunches, and handicrafts. It is about a 1-hour drive from Luganville. Along the east coast road, you can stop at the Blue Holes. Cruise ship days bring many visitors, so check the cruise schedule to avoid the crowds.
Tips: There is almost no shade, so bring plenty of sunscreen. Do not take coral or shells away.
Opening hours
Daytime (village management hours)
Nearby sights
- Lonnoc Beach
- Port Olry Beach
- Matevulu & Espiritu Santo Blue Holes
- Oyster Island
- Fanafo Village
- Millennium Cave
- Palikulo Bay & Bomber One
- Luganville