Lifou - Jinek Bay Snorkeling

[168G]

Going there in March of 2024.  I read this bay (next to the pier) is now closed and also saw some older post with they limit 100 people access per day.  Does any one has any recent visit update?  Thank you!

[possum52]

On 1/1/2024 at 4:40 AM, 168G said:

Going there in March of 2024.  I read this bay (next to the pier) is now closed and also saw some older post with they limit 100 people access per day.  Does any one has any recent visit update?  Thank you!

Jinek Bay is not next to the tender pier/wharf. If you look at a map of Lifou you will see Jinek Bay near the northern end of the island. If you zoom right in and use the satellite function, you will see where the pier is and where Jinek Bay is. Yes, Jinek Bay is closed and there is no indication when it will open again. We have snorkelled from the beach near the pier in the past.

[168G]

1 hour ago, possum52 said:

Jinek Bay is not next to the tender pier/wharf.

?? Jinek Bay as in far north side of Santal Bay?  Walking distance from Lifou Pier (tender ferry?) if it is open for swimming.

[possum52]

Jinek Bay is closed to the public. You can snorkel close to the tender pier.