BUS

There are numerous modern, air-conditioned coaches serving resorts and major towns. However, many visitors like the adventure of using the local open-windowed buses so they can take in the sights and sounds of the passing scene. Canvas flaps are unfurled in the event of a rain shower. Local buses also allow the visitor a chance to mingle with the people of Fiji, who by choice and tradition, treat strangers with gracious hospitality. Every town and village has a bus stop, since this is still the most common form of transportation in the islands. You can also hail any public bus from the road side merely by waving to the driver.

CARRIER/MINIVAN

Carriers are usually multi-passenger vans and small trucks which service remote villages and less-traveled areas. Rates are lower then those of taxis, in many areas matching bus fares, but this form of travel is only for those who don't mind roughing it.

Limousines and Chauffeurs

Several inbound tour operators offer limousine services, complete with your own personal chauffeur. You can add the finishing touch to a special occasion with a luxury ride to and from your destination. You can fully enjoy yourself without the worry of having to drive afterwards.

Sea Transportation

There are regular ferry services scheduled between the major island. If you have the time and a taste for adventure, you'll find voyaging scenic and exciting, a taste of true island travel. While Fiji has many luxurious cruise ships, inter-island vessels carry freight as well as passengers. Deck passage is the usual way to go, with a few cabins available on some of the ships on a first-come, first-served basis.

For information regarding schedules, call the following shipping firms:

Bula Ferry Service

Its vessel, Ana Tupou, calls at Levuka and Suva (tel 312 794, 313 478).

Consort Shipping Co

Its vessel, Spirit of Free Enterprise (SOFE), calls at Suva, Koro, Savusavu and Taveuni (tel 313 344, 311 888; fax 303 389).

Emosi's Shipping

Vessels call at Suva, Levuka and Leleuvia (tel 312 445, 304 619).

Patterson Brothers Shipping Co

Its vessels, Ovalau II, Jubilee and Ashika, call at Natovi, Nabouwalu, Savusavu, Labasa, Levuka, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Nadi, Rakiraki and Ellington Wharf (tel 315 644, 313 088).

Whippy's Ferry Service

Its vessel, MV Gurawa, calls at Suva and northern Kadavu (tel 340 015, 312 426).

TAXI/TOURS