Apia, Western Samoa Cruise Port

Apia is the only city in Samoa, which is a collection of islands in the South Pacific. Being so far from a major continent has made Samoans wonderfully independent. The culture here is laid back and the people are friendly. Not far from Apia’s center you’ll always find a welcoming beach or a wondrous trail to explore. This destination has appealed to many in the past, too, including Treasure Island author Robert Louis Stevenson who set up a house in the town of Vailima. Highlighted below are some of our top recommendations for how to spend your time in Apia, Western Samoa:
 

• Catch a show with the traditional Samoan fire-knife dancing. This type of show is called Fia Fia – which means “happy” – and you can find them being performed all over Apia.
   
• Samoa is a popular place for fisherman, so hop on a ship and go fishing. You are likely to catch blue or black marlin, yellowfin tuna and sailfish.
   
• Head to Vailima for a visit to Robert Louis Stevenson’s home. You’ll learn why this Scottish author moved to Samoa and how he acclimated to the culture, even taking on a local name, Tusitala.
   
• Swim inside a cave at the Piula Cave Pool, which is a naturally occurring pool that flows into two caves.