Cruises to Fanning Island, Kiribati

Tabuaeran, also known as Fanning Island or Fanning Atoll is one of the Line Islands of the central Pacific Ocean, and part of the Republic of Kiribati. It is located 1,100 miles south of Hawaii, and has lately become a popular cruise destination. The capital is Napari (Paelau) in the northwest. The former capital is Napia (English Harbour)on the western side, south of a passage into the lagoon. Other villages are Tereitaki, in the northwest, Aontena, a resettlement area just south of Napia, and Manuku, a resettlement area in the south. Visitors to the island are welcomed by the locals with singing and dancing. There are great conditions here for diving, snorkeling and swimming. Island tours and village visits are available, and there is a local craft market where you can purchase locally made handicrafts.