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Express Ferry Schedule from Honiara to Auki?

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Anyone know the schedule for the express ferry in May 2011 from Honiara to Auki? Or is there a website with the schedule?

Thanks,
Matt

Silentworld shipping operates Discovery 360 daily (at least weekdays) Honiara to Auki and return. I think it leaves Honiara at 8am and Auki at midday. However, you need to book your ticket with them before you travel - unlike most Solomon ships, you can't just walk up and get on. (I can't find the schedule on the website.)
There are two other fast boats, Pelican Express and Solomon Express, which do the run once a week, leaving Honiara about 7 am.

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Thanks, How many hours approx is a one way trip? I will also email the company too.

Matt

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The trip is about 3 hours on Discovery. (There is quite a good canteen on board if you want a snack).

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Their office in town is on the ground floor of the City Centre Building (3 story building), opposite the ANZ head office. You have your King Solomon Arts and Crafts shop facing the Main Rd and inside the foyer or driveway (don't know what you would call it) behind the arts and craft shop is their ticketing office.

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