Solomon Islands
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Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands | |
Solomon Islands | |
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Capital: | Honiara |
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Language: | English, Pijin |
Currency: | Solomon Islands Dollar |
More notes about the country |
Background
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Input on cruising/sailing in the region?
Climate & Weather
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Sources of weather forecasting information:
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
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Vessels MUST make their first stop at an official Port of Entry.
Immigration, Visas & Customs
Immigration
Full and lengthy (up-to-date) details at: Solomons Immigration Website
Customs
Details?
Fees and Charges
- Immigration = (and date)
- Port Fees =
- Clearance =
- Quarantine =
- Exit fee =
Restrictions
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Health & Security
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Ports & Anchorages
See each Island/Port listed below
Islands
The Solomons are made up of over 900 islands - the important ones for cruisers are:
- Gizo
- Gizo Town (Port of entry)
- Lipari
- New Georgia
- Noro (Port of entry)
- Guadalcanal
- Graciosa Bay (Ndende Island, Santa Cruz)
- Honiara (Port of entry)
- Russell
- Yandina (Port of entry)
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Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences.
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