{"id":32863,"date":"2026-09-25T15:18:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T05:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/?p=32863"},"modified":"2026-09-25T15:20:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T05:20:02","slug":"a-fishing-lodge-holiday-in-vanuatu-a-first-time-guest-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oceanbluefishing.com\/magazine\/a-fishing-lodge-holiday-in-vanuatu-a-first-time-guest-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fishing Lodge Holiday in Vanuatu? A First-Time Guest Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A fishing lodge holiday with us combines your accommodation, guided fishing and off-water time in one stay at Trees and Fishes Private Retreat<\/a>. Every Ocean Blue stay-and-fish package includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch on board, dinner, return airport transfers and the fishing program. You arrive in Port Vila, settle into the retreat and begin your fishing program aboard EdgeWater 318CC Centre Console Sport Fishers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of checking out after every fishing day, you return to Trees and Fishes to rest, dine and prepare for the next session. The program is shaped around the package you choose, your group and the conditions we find on the water. We supply the core fishing setups and guide support, so no previous fishing experience is required to take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n
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First-time guest question<\/th>\nOur direct answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
What is a fishing lodge holiday?<\/td>\nIt is a lodge-based fishing stay: you sleep, dine and unwind at Trees and Fishes, then fish with our crew during the day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where do we stay?<\/td>\nOur Vanuatu packages are based at Trees and Fishes Private Retreat, with accommodation options including Retreat Suites, Pool Suites and Villa Luca for larger private groups.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How does arrival work?<\/td>\nOur stay-and-fish packages include return airport-to-lodge transfers from Port Vila International Airport.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is included in every stay-and-fish package?<\/td>\nAccommodation, breakfast, lunch on board, dinner, return airport transfers and the fishing program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do I need fishing experience?<\/td>\nNo. We provide core rods, reels and tackle, and our guides coach guests through the fishing methods selected for the day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What happens after a fishing day?<\/td>\nYou return to the lodge to relax, enjoy your accommodation and dining, and reset before the next fishing session.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can anglers and non-anglers stay together?<\/td>\nYes. Our package range includes fishing-focused and couples-style stays, so we can help shape a trip around the group’s fishing and holiday priorities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

What Makes A Fishing Lodge Holiday Different?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A fishing lodge holiday is built around a simple rhythm: stay in one place, fish with the same crew and return to the lodge after each session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Ocean Blue<\/a>, Trees and Fishes<\/a> is the base for that rhythm. It is where you stay, dine and spend your time between fishing days. Our boats<\/a> depart from the lodge jetty, giving the experience its walk-on, walk-off structure: you move from your stay into the fishing program without needing to rebuild the logistics every morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This format gives our crew time to learn what you enjoy. Across a multi-day stay, we can adapt the daily plan around the fishing you want to do, the techniques you enjoy and the conditions we have on the day. It also gives you space to recover between sessions rather than treating the fishing as a one-off outing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your First Arrival: Port Vila to Trees and Fishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our stay-and-fish packages include return airport-to-lodge transfers. Our team meets you at Port Vila International Airport and, once your luggage is loaded, you travel to Trees and Fishes Private Retreat<\/a>, where you are welcomed by your host and introduced to the experience ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where You Stay Between Fishing Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trees and Fishes Private Retreat<\/a> is the accommodation base for our Vanuatu fishing packages<\/a>. The retreat offers Retreat Suites, Pool Suites and Villa Luca, allowing couples, groups and private parties to choose a stay that suits the shape of their trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The important part of the lodge format is not simply the room. It is the continuity of the stay. You wake up at the same retreat, fish with our crew, then return to your accommodation after the session. At Trees and Fishes, the on-site setting includes dining, a bar, pools and beach access, giving guests a place to reset between fishing days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How A Fishing Day Works From The Lodge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lodge-based fishing day starts with the plan, not a fixed promise. Before we fish, our crew considers your target priorities and the conditions we have in front of us. Across a trip, the method can change with season, wind, current, bait and fish activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it is time to head out, you board one of our EdgeWater 318CC Centre Console Sport Fishers<\/a> from the lodge jetty. We provide guide support and core rods, reels and tackle for the fishing program, with lunch included on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the water, we may use popping, stickbaiting, vertical jigging, trolling or live baiting. We choose the approach that best suits the opportunity we find, rather than asking every guest to fish one technique or target one species throughout the stay. We provide the core fishing gear and guide support, while guests are welcome to bring personal lures, jigs and favourite tackle if they enjoy fishing their own equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the session, you return to Trees and Fishes. The lodge is there for the part of the trip that happens after the boat: time to relax, enjoy the setting, share a meal and reset before the following day’s plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The best part of a lodge stay is that the fishing never feels rushed. You come back, rest, swap stories over dinner, and you’re ready to go again the next morning.”<\/p>\nAnthony Pisano, Ocean Blue Fishing<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\"Angler
Walk-on, walk-off fishing\u2014an Ocean Blue guest with a big Vanuatu GT landed on lures, with the EdgeWater centre console ready for the next run.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Our Crew Handles And What First-Time Guests Need To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You do not need to arrive knowing how to rig a lure, set up a trolling spread or choose the right presentation. We provide the core fishing gear and guide support, and our crew selects the technique around the conditions and fishing activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your role is to tell us what you would enjoy from the trip. That might mean an active casting day, time working jigs, a trolling program for pelagic fish or a varied mix across several days. It also helps us to know your fishing experience, whether you are bringing personal tackle and how physically demanding you would like the fishing to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are new to fishing, our crew can explain the method selected for the day and help you get comfortable with the gear. Experienced anglers can bring personal poppers, stickbaits, jigs and terminal tackle to fish alongside our supplied setups. Our Vanuatu lure guide<\/a> explains the personal gear we recommend for guests who choose to bring it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Included In Every Stay-And-Fish Package?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every Ocean Blue stay-and-fish package is designed to cover the essential parts of the trip from arrival through to departure. Your accommodation at Trees and Fishes, breakfast, lunch on board, dinner, return airport transfers and fishing program are all included.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Included in every stay-and-fish package<\/th>\nHow it fits the experience<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Accommodation at Trees and Fishes<\/td>\nYour lodge base for the full stay, with the accommodation style shaped around your selected trip and group.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Return airport transfers<\/td>\nOur team meets you at Port Vila International Airport and returns you to the airport at the end of your stay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakfast<\/td>\nStart each day at the retreat before your fishing or leisure plans.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lunch on board<\/td>\nLunch is included during your fishing program.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dinner<\/td>\nReturn to the lodge at the end of the day for dinner and time to unwind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fishing<\/td>\nYour package includes guided fishing with our crew, core fishing gear and the fishing program selected for your stay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

What changes between packages is the shape of the trip: the length of the stay, fishing days and hours, accommodation style, fishing focus. The balance between time on the water and time at the lodge. We offer Blue Water<\/a>, GT and Dogtooth<\/a>, Couples<\/a> and other Vanuatu trip formats<\/a>. View current options through our Vanuatu trips and prices<\/a> page, then speak with us about the format that suits your group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Anglers And Non-Anglers Share The Same Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Anglers and non-anglers, same epic trip\u2014cruising across Vanuatu\u2019s turquoise water with island views, perfect for sightseeing days while the crew chases fish.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A fishing lodge holiday works especially well when people in the same group want different things from the trip. One guest may want several fishing days focused on a particular technique, while another may prefer a slower stay at the lodge or a different private experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Couples Sport Fishing Adventure<\/a> is designed around that balance. Its current itinerary combines multiple fishing sessions with a day allocated to unwind and time at leisure before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is not to give every guest the same schedule. It is to build a stay in which the fishing program and the lodge experience work together. The options available to non-anglers at Trees and Fishes are set out below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Non-Anglers Can Do At Trees And Fishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You do not need to fish every day to enjoy an Ocean Blue stay-and-fish holiday. Trees and Fishes is designed to be a retreat as well as a fishing base, so non-anglers have their own space to slow down, enjoy the setting and choose experiences that suit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While other guests are on the water, non-anglers can spend time by the pools, enjoy the beach and settle into their suite. Villa, or make the most of the bar and island dining at the lodge. Breakfast and dinner are included as part of every stay-and-fish package, making the lodge a natural place to begin and end the day together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For guests who would like a wellness-focused day, Trees and Fishes offers massage treatments, body treatments, yoga and meditation sessions through its wellness retreat. These are optional experiences that can be arranged around the fishing schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-anglers can also add private experiences to the stay. Our private snorkelling experience<\/a> is a morning reef session at Sanctuary Cove on the leeward side of Lelepa Island, followed by a gourmet long lunch. A private sunset cruise<\/a> offers an evening on Port Havannah Harbour with canap\u00e9s, cocktails and a chef-prepared dinner. Please speak with our team about current availability and how these experiences fit around your selected package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Massage
Wellness time at Trees and Fishes\u2014massage table ready in a calm tropical setting, perfect for non-anglers to unwind while the crew is out fishing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the right fishing lodge format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start by thinking about the balance you want from the holiday rather than the name of a single fish.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Your priority<\/th>\nA useful starting point for the conversation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
A fishing-first trip<\/td>\nAsk us about Blue Water, GT and Dogtooth, or other multi-day fishing adventures, your preferred species and the style of fishing you enjoy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fishing and a relaxed lodge stay<\/td>\nAsk us about a Couples Sport Fishing Adventure or a tailored package that balances fishing days with time at Trees and Fishes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A group with different experience levels<\/td>\nTell us the number of anglers, each person’s experience, their preferred techniques and any non-fishing priorities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bringing personal gear<\/td>\nShare the rods, lures, jigs and terminal tackle you intend to bring so we can guide you on what suits the trip.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A special occasion or private group stay<\/td>\nAsk us about accommodation options, including Villa Luca, and the type of fishing and dining experience you would like to build around the stay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

Every stay-and-fish package includes the core elements listed above. We can then help you choose the trip length, fishing focus, accommodation style and optional private experiences that best suit your group. Fishing plans remain subject to the conditions and activity we find on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to settle before booking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best first enquiry gives us enough detail to help shape the right stay. Let us know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n