One Way entry and boats/ferries around Fiji

[thomasstuart]

Hi everyone,

I'm heading over to Fiji in August on a one way ticket, and just wondering if anyone has any info/experience on entering the country on a one way ticket and if it should be ok (i know that officially, you're meant to have onward travel ) for getting in, ie are they rigourous in their checks...

also, where is a good place to look for information on boats between other pacific islands?,meaning private boats, ferries and so on as a viable alternative to air travel. have been looking a little bit on the net but information is rather sparse and would appreciate some help!

any information greatly received!

thanks

[yarcraft91]

Do some research on the airline, too. You may find they won't let you board with a one-way ticket unless you have the right kind of visa in your passport.

[Dipstick]

Check out the Lonely Planet travel book titled "South Pacific" for info on travelling the area by freighters and ferries. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything about not having proof of transport out. Email their embassy in Washington. I'm off to the Cook Islands and French Polynesia in Jan/Feb. on a long cruise. Lonely Planet has a lot of good travel tips for the area. Visit a book store and peruse several of the books, you may find a better one or find an answer to your question.

Good sailing.