Samoans are warm, welcoming and proud of their rich and colourful traditions that date back more than 3,000 years. Samoa shipping corporation upolu ferries samoa transport overview. The only township and ferry terminal is salelologa, the main entry point to the island. For families adopting from samoa one trip is required at the end of their process to bring their child home. Sep 03, 2016 naturally, accommodations in savaii are much simpler than those of upolu island, but youll be happy to know that theyre much cheaper as well. We have decided to sail the following day sunday on the earlier of the only 2 available services, at 1 pm.
The krilo eclipse makes a daily run from split to bol, makarska, korcula, mljet and dubrovnik and then heads back. Split is the main embarkation point for dozens of ferries to the dalmatian islands, including hvar, brac, vis and korcula. Pelagie islands are three small islands located in the mediterranean sea between malta and tunisia. Islands continues that tradition by offering readers the equivalent of leaving the lookalike interstate highway exits for humanscale rural roads of the mind. There are many taxis on both upolu and savaii, that are relatively lowpriced and only accept cash. Apr 06, 2016 upolu hosts the bulk of the countrys population, with approximately 5,000 residents, while the larger island of savaii has over 43,000 and is also the fourthlargest island in polynesia. Only a very strong adriatic storm causes the cancellation of a ferry and that is. The upolu ferry terminal is at mulifanua on upolu s west coast, not far from faleolo international airport, and about an hours drive from apia. There are a maximum of five sailings a day, usually every 2 hours with the first at 06. Savaii is an hour by ferry from the western tip of upolu across the apolima strait to saleloga, the main town of savaii. Online ferry tickets for thailand book, travel, simple.
Day trips from split to croatias most beautiful islands are now easier than ever. Athens fly to santorini santorini ferry to milos milos ferry to naxos naxos ferry or fly to athens havent decided that yet we have all our hotels. Passengers that book for this passage are served with sandwiches and if prefer various selection of snacks and cold hot beverages free and receive first boarding rights. With aferry you can always find the cheapest ferry prices and latest deals for ferries from croatia to italy by using the compare prices booking form. It is separated from upolu to the east by the apolima strait. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu and savaii bier, j on. Ferries from savaii to upolu apia forum tripadvisor. The ferry journey takes 1 hour 15 minutes from mulifanua port towards the most western edge of upolu to salelologa on the southeast of savaii. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu. To ensure you only pay the correct rate, pick up a detailed price list from the savaii tourist information centre for a small fee or download from here. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu and. The island is 75 kilometres 47 miles long and 1,125 square kilometres 434 square miles in area, making it the second largest of the samoan islands geographically. The visitors guide to samoa is a thumbnail guide to samoa, savaii, upolu, pago pago and apia, along with some quirky, personal observations. For those who wont need to bring a car on the island hydrofoils are also available, it take them 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach ponza all the passengers will travel on deck accommodation which give free access to all the common areas and to use.
Though visitors will be taken by savaii s gentle, snoozy ambience, the island itself the largest shield volcano. With approximately 145,000 people, it is by far the most populated of the samoan islands. In my opinion your itinerary isnt in a logical order. Ferry timetable mulifanua wharf is 5 minutes drive from faleolo international airport. Ancona ferries run all year and are highly reliable. Find the ferry connection and schedule you need to travel in greece, italy, albania, cyprus, turkey, israel, crete and greek islands. Next take a ferry to the port of salelologa in savaii island. The same vessels also service charter requests including the transportation of gas dangerous goods across to savaii. I have been coming to thailand for the past 20 years. Prices are set based on distance so confirm the price with the driver before starting out. Compare prices on expedia to get the best flight deals and promotions for savaii flights before you book. You can either use the booking form at the top left of the page. Most ferries are car ferries run by jadrolinija but there are also passenger ferries that can whisk you out to the islands of hvar, vis and korcula. Upolu is an island in samoa, formed by a massive basaltic shield volcano which rises from the seafloor of the western pacific ocean.
Savaiis only beach bar and restaurant at savaii lagoon resort is in a delightfully relaxing setting right there on our sandy beach. The aeolian islands or isole eolie as they are known locally are group of islands and islets in the tyrrhenian sea to the north of sicily off the coast of italy. You cant stay in the car whilst the ferry is moving. The island is dominated by the centrally located 1,850 meters high volcano mountain matavanu, where you can still see the effects of the 1905 eruption.
Ferries to ponza book online ferry service fromto italy. Named after aelous, the god of the wind by greek settlers, the aeolian islands comprise of lipari, vulcano, salina, stromboli, panarea, filicudi, alicudi and basiluzzo. The warm waters of the pacific ocean that surround samoas islands offer a range of water sport activities, from reef surfing for the real thrill. Ferry to savaii if you are planning to transit across to savaii directly off your international flight, a regular ferry service runs between the islands between the hours of 6am and 4pm from monday to saturday,with 2sailings only on sundays. Tourist infrastructure is less developed than in the island of upolu, but the atmosphere is much more relaxed. Our fleet of five 5 provide travel to salelologa savaii from mulifanua vice versa daily and sail once a week to american samoa. Ive been searching for ferry times on a monday between upolu and savaii and can find several that give the one way times, ie, upolu to savaii but can find none that give the return times and the website referrals on the earlier posts no longer. The port of pula in north croatia or pola in italian is the ideal port for travel to italy from croatia with frequent ferry crossings to venice. While it is the larger of the two islands, it only comprises about 24% of the countrys population. I spent over three weeks in samoa while backpacking across the south pacific islands, with a full week in savaii. This family run property prides itself on traditional values with samoan style food provided as a set meal plan in its beachside restaurant. Lampedusa, known for its beaches and sealife, linosa characterized by its black rocks, and the uninhabited lampione. Naturally, there are extra ancona ferries in summer to handle the influx of tourists. When to go the best time to travel to savaii island is a dry season from june to september.
Savaii is about 50 miles 80 km long and 25 miles 40 km across at its widest point. Samoa, stormy ferry boat crossing from savaii to upolu. Beaches are a little worse than in upolu, but in general they are the same. Direct ferry rides from many ferry terminals are available, and at, a list of ferry terminals is now provided to assist a convenient voyage around sensational islands. Scenic ferry boat trip from upolu to savaii pacific ocean duration. Naturally, accommodations in savaii are much simpler than those of upolu island, but youll be happy to know that theyre much cheaper as well. Samoa, officially the independent state of samoa and, until 4 july 1997, known as western samoa, is a country consisting of two main islands, savai i and upolu, and four smaller islands. Jims house is located adjacent to the main resort with access to the beach via a private boat ramp.
Aug 09, 2016 samoa, officially the independent state of samoa and, until 4 july 1997, known as western samoa, is a country consisting of two main islands, savaii and upolu, and four smaller islands. Recommended savaii island accommodations in samoa x days. Looking for cheap flights to savaii from airlines such as american airlines, delta, united, jetblue, frontier, and more. Savaii, westernmost and largest island of samoa, in the south pacific ocean. Mulifanua upolu to salelologa savaii monday 681024 tuesday 61024 wednesday 68124 thursday 681024 friday. Never have i been able to see schedules and book tickets with such ease.
Santorini island ferries schedules, connections, availability. Tokoriki island ferry, compare prices, times and book tickets. Hi, does any one know the last ferry from apia to savaii in the evening. I know some of the car rental places offer to book, is this the. Once you have arrived to upolu island you will need to travel to savaii by ferry which takes 1 hr to 1. Passenger ferry samoa shipping corporation limited. Samoa az visitors guide is the travellers guide to what samoa has to offer the visitor accommodation, attractions, information, history, tours, activities, customs, and little known facts about the place, the people and the culture. Upolu hosts the bulk of the countrys population, with approximately 5,000 residents, while the larger island of savaii has over 43,000 and is also the fourthlargest island in polynesia. Samoa shipping corporation upolu ferries samoa transport. Upolu and savaii islands are linked by two regularlyscheduled ferries that take foot passengers and vehicles. Penalty fee apply when you miss your scheduled ferry sailing, if you change. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu and savaii.
Hiace van,2wd4wd hilux pickup,land cruiser,4runner, ford sedan,mazda 7seater,isuzu space cap. The island is extremely mountainous, reaching 6,095 feet 1,858 metres. Splits only international ferry connections are to ancona. Wharf savaii operates daily, and travelling time between these islands is an hour and 15. Hi there, my wife and i are making our first trip to samoa in late february with our flight eta at 1.
Heres a list of recommended savaii island accommodations based on my own experience. The rest of the population is distributed across seven smaller islands, while two remain uninhabited. I heard there are about 5 sailings a day, but couldnt get exact sailing schedule. Two ferries operate on a daily schedule between the islands, for passengers and vehicles.
The duration of the tokoriki island to denarau crossing is from 1 hour 45 minutes and the crossing is operated by south sea cruises. Light trucks,ford f150,t100gmc pickup,chevy pickup,american vans,kia van 15 seater, toyota tundra space cap. Denver post anne rivers siddons is a master at constructing a concrete framework and evoking a mood, particularly when her milieu is her beloved low country of south carolina. Ferry from santorini to milos, and then to naxos will be a huge backtracking. You can book on the site ive given you above but then you have to pay when you get to the wharf so. Smaller islands can be reached using small local operators or chartering a boat. Samoa transport plan and book pacific island holiday. At savaii lagoon we offer both beachfront and garden bungalows. Recommended savaii island accommodations in samoa x days in y. Maybe take some ginger lollies for her to chew if you dont want to give her motion sickness medication. Samoa shipping corporation ferry tickets can only be booked if booking with accommodation through this website the ferry service between mulifanua wharf upolu and salelologa wharf savaii operates daily, and travelling time between these islands is an hour and 15 minutes. The three islands are part of the marine protected area ferries to the pelagie islands depart from porto empedocle, on the southern coast of sicily.
Penalty fee apply when you miss your scheduled ferry sailing, if you change existing confirmed dates and times of travel or vehicle type. Tokoriki island ferry port in mamanuca islands connects you with denarau in fiji with a choice of up to 14 ferry crossings per week. Our massive selection of over 19 accommodation options makes it simple for you to find incredible deals on local hotel options, whenever the urge to travel strikes. Malo lava for those of you who have recently enquired about the ferry schedule, here is the updated one. We will have a car and also wanted to know the best way to book a. These two largest islands of samoa are separated by the apolima strait which is about 8 miles km wide with the small inhabited islands of manono and apolima between them. This tour explores the island of savaii beginning with a trip to salelologa fresh fruit market where you can shop for exotic fresh local produce. Booking an ionian islands ferry couldnt be easier with aferry. The interislander ferry service is of the highest quality and features three ultramodern luxurious ships equipped to the highest standards. Getting to vaimoana from the main island of upolu requires a three step journey. We will have a car and also wanted to know the best way to book a ticket for the trip. Apr 17, 20 savaii is the second island and located just north of upolu. We also have stewards available to cater to the personal needs of these passengers during the length of the trip either from mulifanua or to.
Compare prices on expedia to get the best flight deals and. Check out our location and book online with us at vaimoana seaside lodge savaii. Discover samoa interactive map the islands of samoa. Ferries to ponza depart from formia and terracina with a sailing length of 2 hours and 30 minutes. This ferry is not a tourist service as such, so dont expect anything flash, its the primary way freight and. The ferry company that operates this route is venezia lines. Discover samoa interactive map the islands of samoa our people samoans are warm, welcoming and proud of their rich and colourful traditions that date back more than 3,000 years. The faleolo international airport is on the island of upolu. Just wanted to know what the ferry trip over to savaii is like as my daughter can get seasick. Samoa, officially the independent state of samoa and, until 4 july 1997, known as western samoa, is a country consisting of two main islands, savaii and upolu, and four smaller islands. Tailua beach fales savaii island beautiful pacific holidays. Special offers for groups the largest greek ferries database over 60. Savaii savaii is the larger, but less developed, of the two main islands of samoa.
Ferry schedule from apia to savaii samoa lonely planet. Named after aelous, the god of the wind by greek settlers, the aeolian islands comprise of lipari, vulcano, salina, stromboli, panarea, filicudi, alicudi and. Samoa accommodation, samoa hotel savaii lagoon resort. Samoas big island offers a spectacular scenic smorgasbord of riotous rainforest, seasmashed cliffs, pristine waterfalls and ragged volcanic cones around 450 of them. A brand new passenger ferry service is scheduled to start in midjune and run until midseptember. Taking the ferry samoa transport pacific island travel. New ferry from split to the islands croatia travel blog. Hey, i am going to greece from may 25th to june 10th.
It has two bedrooms the first with one queen and one single bed. Ferries pelagie islands book online ferry service from. Tailua beach fales samoa offers simple traditional style beach fales on the beachfront in the heart of popular manase beach aimed at travellers. Savaii, the largest island of samoa, is very sparsely populated and hardly been developed. Savaii s only beach bar and restaurant at savaii lagoon resort is in a delightfully relaxing setting right there on our sandy beach.
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