Tuvalu

Getting there & away

Sea

The MVs Nivaga II and Manu Folau, both government-owned cargo/passenger ships, travel to Suva, Fiji, every three months or so (the trip takes about four days). One-way fares are A$73/316 for deck/double cabin, with meals. Pacific Agencies (679-331 5444; info@pacship.com.fj) is the agent for the MV Nivaga II and Manu Folau in Suva. The Marine Services Office (20055; Government Offices) handles schedules and bookings in Funafuti.

The cargo boat Nei Matagare makes trips roughly once a month between Tuvalu and Fiji. Williams & Goslings (679-331 2633; www.wgfiji.com.fj) are its Suva agents.

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Air

Tuvalu's small international airport is on Funafuti.

Air Fiji (679-331 3666; www.airfiji.com.fj) flies from Suva to Funafuti (from F$1300 return) on Monday, Thursday and Sunday in a 25-seater Brasilia aircraft. Make sure you reconfirm, as seats are in high demand.

Recently there was talk again about Air Pacific (www.airpacific.com) also starting to operate this route and extending the service north to Kiribati; check the website for up-to-date information.

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