About Samoa ~ The Heart of Polynesia
Location
Samoa is located east of the International Dateline between longitudes 171
and 172 degrees west and latitude 13 and 14 degrees south of the Equator.
Samoa is compromised of two relatively large islands, Upolu and
Savaii and eight smaller islands.
The capital, Apia and the
International Airport are both located on the island of Upolu.
Samoa's climate is pleasantly warm with an average maximum temperature of 29 degrees celsius. From May until November, it is our dry season, whereas from November to March it is our rainy season.
PeopleSamoa’s population is approximately 180,000.00. Samoans are the most populous full-blooded Polynesian race in the World.
LanguageSamoan is the national language, although English is the official language of business. English is widely spoken, but you’ll find the following Samoan words useful to learn:
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View our Map of Samoa
Ferry to Savaii Island
Our rentals can be taken on the Ferry to Savaii.
Please note that a space for the vehicle will have to be booked at least
three (3) days prior to travelling to Savaii. This
can be done at the office of the Samoa Shipping Corporation
which is currently located next door to Paddles Restaurant,
on the way to the main shipping Wharf in Apia.
To make a booking from overseas, their contact details are as follows:
Samoa Shipping Corporation
P.O.Private Bag, Shipping House
Matautu-tai, Apia, SAMOA
Phone: (0685) 20 935 / 20 936
Fax: (0685) 22 352
Website: www.samoashipping.com
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Email: info@samoashipping.com
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We are also able to help you book your Ferry Tickets for the vehicle prior your arrival. Contact us and give us your details.
Sailing Schedule to Savaii
Please note that there are three boats travelling to & from Savaii everyday
including Sunday. The Lady Samoa II and the Lady Samoa
III are the bigger and faster boats. Total travel time
approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Please note above schedule is subject to change without notice.
LADY SAMOA III Business Class
One Way - SAT$50.00 per person
Return – Sat$100.00 per person
When travelling with a vehicle to Savaii, note that you will have to be at the Wharf one (1) hour before the Ferry departs.
Current Prices
Please note that these prices are current as at of April 2010 and may
change without notice by Samoa Shipping Corporation.
Vehicle (this includes the driver only)
Getz hatchback - 4 door
SAT$80 one way / SAT$160 return
Sedan - 4 door, Tucson - 4 door, Santa Fe - 4 door, Trajet Van
SAT$95 one way / SAT$190 return
Passengers
Adults
SAT$12 one way / SAT$24 return
Children (2 - 12 years)
SAT$6 one way / SAT$12 return
Infant (under 2 years)
Free of Charge