Otherwise youll need to be at the wharf at least 30 minutes prior to departure to avoid the rush, earlier if you can. Onboard mv lady samoa iii we have a canteen that caters to satisfying your thirst and cravings needs for decent prices. Though visitors will be taken by savaii s gentle, snoozy ambience, the island itself the largest shield volcano. Relax on the beach, go snorkelling, kayaking, or fishing, take a village walking tour, or try out a surf lesson. Buses on upolu fan out from two locations in apia, close to the main market and behind the flea market. Ferry tickets can only be booked if booking with accommodation through this. Apr 17, 20 savaii is the second island and located just north of upolu. Upolusavaii ferry tickets upolu message board tripadvisor. January march 2020 download domestic services mulifanuasalelologa passenger fares. The samoa shipping corporation runs ferries between the main islands of upolu and savaii several times a day, including a businessclass ferry that provides light refreshments and air. Rental cars can be taken on the ferry and prebooking is a must for cars.
The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and settle in. Just wanted to know what the ferry trip over to savaii is like as my daughter can get seasick. Locals refer to savaii as the big island, and the island has many tropical birds to spot. Samoa transport plan and book pacific island holiday. Day from upolu mulifanua from savaii salelologa sun 1200 big ferry big ferry 1700 big ferry 1500 big ferry. We will have a car and also wanted to know the best way to book a ticket for the trip. Our clients are very important to us thats why we put a lot of focus on the needs of our passengers. Schedule is subject to change with or without notice. If you want to take a car on the ferry to savaii, tickets for vehicle and driver must be booked. From faleolo airport, you can also take a short ferry boat just a few minutes from the airport to the big island of savaii, where samoan tradition continues today. Ferry from upolo to savaii savaii forum tripadvisor. Take the big ferry, not the small one the ride was rough. 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. Buses are cheap and a ride on one will be a memorable experience.
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. 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. Savaii is the largest island in samoa and where youll find absolutely lush natural wonders as well as adventure activities. Savaii is the second island and located just north of upolu. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu.
Upolu and savaii islands are linked by two regularlyscheduled ferries that take foot passengers and vehicles. Upolu upulo is the main island of samoa, where you will arrive at faleolo international airport and where the capital, apia is located. Day 3 and it was time to leave the island of upolu and take the 90minute gutchurning ferry across to savaii tip. Savaii, westernmost and largest island of samoa, in the south pacific ocean. Samoa scenic tours savaii south coast tour in samoa. Light trucks,ford f150,t100gmc pickup,chevy pickup,american vans,kia van 15 seater, toyota tundra space cap. The island of savaii is a 45 minute ferry ride from mulifanua wharf in upolu, and is home to the awesome alofaaga blowholes as well as one of polynesias highest peaks mount silisili.
This is a great way to see the samoan islands by sea. Everything you need to know about samoa travelling king. Malifanua wharf is a 5 minute drive from faleolo airport in apia. Maybe take some ginger lollies for her to chew if you dont want to give her motion sickness medication. 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.
Samoa selfdrive inc upolu and savaii travel nation. Samoa is comprised of two relatively large islands, upolu and savaii which account for approximately 96% of the total land area and eight smaller islands. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu and. After breakfast you will drive to saletoga wharf to catch the 12pm ferry back to upolu island. Mulifanua is the wharf on upolu, salelologa is on savaii. Additional recommended tours eg dive savaii 65 tala customary fees. I know some of the car rental places offer to book, is this the. Hi, does any one know the last ferry from apia to savaii in the evening. Top 10 things to do in savaii island samoa x days in y. Our team is dedicated to helping you find and book all your accommodation in samoa on each of our tropical islands including upolu, savaii, manono and namua.
Savaii, samoa lagoon resorts, hotels and accommodation in. Ferry schedule from apia to savaii samoa lonely planet. Let our team help you plan and book your samoa accommodation for your perfect holiday in samoa. Samoa, stormy ferry boat crossing from savaii to upolu. Otherwise youll need to be at the wharf at least 30. Taking the ferry samoa transport pacific island travel. Upolu motosamoa scooter rental and motorcycle tours. I heard there are about 5 sailings a day, but couldnt get exact sailing schedule. We have decided to sail the following day sunday on the earlier of the only 2 available services, at 1 pm. I spent over three weeks in samoa while backpacking across the south pacific islands, with a full week in savaii. Passenger seagoing transport services samoa shipping. If you arent taking a car there is no need to book your seats, in fact you cant. Motosamoa has scooters in upolu at both aquasamoa situated at the apia yacht club in mulinuu apia and between the airport and wharf at the pureocean dive centre in the sheraton beach resort.
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. Explore and learn about savaii, our largest island with our dynamic guide warren gopling. 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. You can buy the book at or if youre in new zealand, check your local library.
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. The island is the sixth largest in polynesia, behind the three main islands of new zealand and the hawaiian islands of hawaii and maui the island of savaii is also referred to by samoans as salafai, a classical samoan term used in oratory and prose. Details on car rental firms are provided on the pages on upolu and savaii. For families adopting from samoa one trip is required at the end of their process to bring their child home. While it is the larger of the two islands, it only comprises about 24% of the countrys population.
A visit to national parks in upolu and savaii islands and get to see the beautiful bird species that dominate the islands, the tropical forests, blowholes, huge caves, lava fields, gorgeous natural lakes and applauding waterfalls in the islands. Recommended savaii island accommodations in samoa x days in y. Most of savaii remains uninhabited and has retained its natural beauty. On savaii, all routes begin near the ferry wharf at salelologa. Samoa holidays 20202021 holidays to samoa austravel. Savaii is an adventurers dream with its lush rainforests, secluded beaches, waterfalls and mountainous interior. In addition to the passenger ferry operating in samoa, there is a car ferry service as well that travels from upolu to savaii. Heres a list of recommended savaii island accommodations based on my own experience. There are many taxis on both upolu and savaii, that are relatively lowpriced and only accept cash. Inter island vacations destinations apia, samoa inter.
Next take a ferry to the port of salelologa in savaii island. Seatransportation services samoa shipping corporation. Nature expresses the unique beauty of the samoa islands. Mulifanua upolu to salelologa savaii monday 681024 tuesday 61024 wednesday 68124 thursday 681024 friday. You can only book a ferry if you are taking a car on. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu and savaii. The island is extremely mountainous, reaching 6,095 feet 1,858 metres. Hi there, my wife and i are making our first trip to samoa in late february with our flight eta at 1. Stay on upolu in a traditional fale samoan hut at taufua beach fales, a collection of simple oneroom, openair structures with shared bathroom facilities on lalomanu beach.
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. Penalty fee apply when you miss your scheduled ferry sailing, if you change existing confirmed dates and times of travel or vehicle type. Lano beach, savaii, samoa ultimate guide april 2020. Smaller islands can be reached using small local operators or chartering a boat. Upolu, manono, apolima, and the big island of savaii. Tourist infrastructure is less developed than in the island of upolu, but the atmosphere is much more relaxed. Important details about getting to savaii surfaris.
You can book on the site ive given you above but then you have to pay when you get to the wharf so. Islands of samoa, reference maps of tutuila manua upolu and savaii bier, j on. There are also regular bus services at an amazingly cheap price. Samoa shipping corporation upolu ferries samoa transport overview. Savaii is the largest island but less populated than upolu. How to get there fly to apia international airport apw. There are many different places to explore on the eclectic island of upolu. Beaches are a little worse than in upolu, but in general they are the same. Savaii island is of volcanic origin and the mountainous interiors are covered with dense rain forests. Wharf savaii operates daily, and travelling time between these islands is an hour.
Savaii is about 50 miles 80 km long and 25 miles 40 km across at its widest point. The upolu ferry terminal is at mulifanua on upolus west coast, not far from faleolo international airport, and about an hours drive from apia. Regular ferry service runs between the islands of apia and savaii from 6am to 4pm monday to saturday. Hotels lano beach hotels are poorly presented in international booking systems. These prices are as at september 2019 for trips booked now for 2020. Samoa shipping corporation upolu ferries samoa transport. Escape to samoa to enjoy relaxation time on the islands of savaii and upolu. Samoas big island offers a spectacular scenic smorgasbord of riotous rainforest, seasmashed cliffs, pristine waterfalls and ragged volcanic cones around 450 of them. Guests can enjoy a tropical breakfast, served daily. Penalty fee apply when you miss your scheduled ferry sailing, if you change. 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. Alternatively you can hire a car in upolu and bring it on the ferry check with your rental car company if they can book the ferry ticket for you it is always best to pre book your car before scheduled sailing time.
To get between savaii and upolu, you will need to take the ferry which takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. Malo lava for those of you who have recently enquired about the ferry schedule, here is the updated one. Two ferries operate on a daily schedule between the islands, for passengers and vehicles. The faleolo international airport is on the island of upolu. Recommended savaii island accommodations in samoa x days. Tours departs hotel in apia area at 6am for mulifanu wharf 1hr to connect the 8am ferry for savaii. It is separated from upolu to the east by the apolima strait. Naturally, accommodations in savaii are much simpler than those of upolu island, but youll be happy to know that theyre much cheaper as well.
Bask in the comforts of your island resort and enjoy the unmatched hospitality of your samoan hosts. There are a maximum of five sailings a day, usually every 2 hours with the first at 06. Ask your rental car company to book before your holiday. Savaii, the largest island of samoa, is very sparsely populated and hardly been developed.
You cant stay in the car whilst the ferry is moving. Savaii surfaris soul surf travel surfing destinations. With 40 years experience under our belt we continue to provide daily ferry services between upolu and savaii and also cater to travellers between apia and pago pago, american samoa with one trip a week. The savaiian hotel samoa is located in the village of lalomalava, a 10minute drive from the main ferry terminal at salelologa. Savaii, samoa lagoon resorts, hotels and accommodation. For my two nights in savaii, id chosen the savaii lagoon resort. Ferries from savaii to upolu apia forum tripadvisor. Apia savaii 8am, 12pm, 4pm savaii apia 6am, 10am, 2pm.
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