My employer granted me a sabbatical year, which I plan to
spend travelling the (South) Pacific islands.
Could anybody tell me if it is possible to go from one
island-group to another by boat? I read you have to have
proof of onward travel, but when you arrive by boat of
course you don't have that.I also read about having to book
accomodation in advance for the Cook islands.Does anybody
know how to solve these problems, if they indeed are
problems?
I would also like to hear from single travellers who have
been there; I got the impression many islands are honeymoon
destinations, and though I have nothing against newlyweds, I
can imagine they tend to keep to themselves. I love to
travel alone, but I also need a good conversation with other
travellers every now and then!
I appreciate your taking the trouble to answer me, thanks !
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I am an Australian travel Agent and I had a very quick look
to see if there is any form of transport other than air from
island group to island gourp.
Must say all I found was from Fiji to Tuvalu which goes once
a week.
Then there is Samoa to American Samoa. These are mainly
caostal freighters of varying standard which also act almost
like ferries.
You may have to contact either a shipping agent or try
webbing it to local travel agents.
Best I can offer.
i have travelled alone to tonga, cooks and fiji without
problems. a few islands in fiji tend to devote themselves
to the honeymoon market, but otherwise there is a real
diversity of travellers. yes, you need to book lodging
ahead for the cooks, but if you want to check things out
first, just book the first 2 nights, and spend some time
checking out the places in the brochures before you
commit. i stayed at the aroko bungalows on the east side,
which is great for a single - decent prices, self
contained, great views, close to stores and restaurants BUT
lagoon is too shallow and has hellacious current to snorkel
here. if you go to the cooks, be sure not to miss
aitutaki. i can't tell from your post whether you are male
or female - if female, i can offer some specifics based on
my own travels that may spare you some grief. e-mail me re
that or more specific questions.