island of Savaii

pinknefertiti22:12 UTC05 Oct 2009

Can anyone tell me if the island of Savaii has been affected by the tsunami. We're booked to go in December and I believe Apia is untouched - we have a few days there before taking the ferry to Savaii. We're wondering if the coral has been affected as we want to snorkel.

wksamoa00:23 UTC06 Oct 2009

All northern coasts in Samoa have not been affected in any way, including the coral. Apia is untouched as well as most of Savaii (some rather small damages in some places at the South and South-east Coast). Your stay in December will not be hampered and it would be most needed and appreciated if you keep visiting Samoa.

xtremeearth03:27 UTC07 Oct 2009

Hi there! My partner and I have just returned from Samoa. We were fortunate enough to be on Savaii when the earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit. I was actually snorkelling the afternoon after the tsunami and I can say it's uneffected! The whole Island of Savaii got off very lightly and I can recommend you still going!
A nice place to stay on the east coast is Siufaga Beach resort, where the staff are so incedibly nice (as are most Samoans) and it's not too expensive.
Get yourself over there! They need your money!

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pinknefertiti22:12 UTC05 Oct 2009	Can anyone tell me if the island of Savaii has been affected by the tsunami. We're booked to go in December and I believe Apia is untouched - we have a few days there before taking the ferry to Savaii. We're wondering if the coral has been affected as we want to snorkel.
wksamoa00:23 UTC06 Oct 2009	All northern coasts in Samoa have not been affected in any way, including the coral. Apia is untouched as well as most of Savaii (some rather small damages in some places at the South and South-east Coast). Your stay in December will not be hampered and it would be most needed and appreciated if you keep visiting Samoa.	1
xtremeearth03:27 UTC07 Oct 2009	Hi there! My partner and I have just returned from Samoa. We were fortunate enough to be on Savaii when the earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit. I was actually snorkelling the afternoon after the tsunami and I can say it's uneffected! The whole Island of Savaii got off very lightly and I can recommend you still going! A nice place to stay on the east coast is Siufaga Beach resort, where the staff are so incedibly nice (as are most Samoans) and it's not too expensive. Get yourself over there! They need your money!	2