Port Vila generic - people at the seafront on a punt Photo: RNZ Pacific / Kelvin Anthony
Over 30 Yachties fled Noumea in the midst of civil conflict and found refuge in Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila over the past two weeks.
A number of cruise ships originally destined for New Caledonia were also re-routed to Port Vila.
Vanuatu tourism director Paul Pio spoke with RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton.
