The Island Logistics Checklist
Ten points for ferries, small planes and places with limited choices.
1. Book the boat before the bed: ferry and small-plane seats often sell out before rooms do.
2. Leave a buffer day: weather cancels crossings; never schedule a flight home on the day of an island ferry.
3. Use licensed operators: ask for the licence number and check it with the tourism authority.
4. Carry cash: cards and cash machines are patchy on small islands.
5. Pack for water: dry bags, a rain layer, reef-friendly sun protection and a rash vest.
6. Travel insurance: check that it covers boats, diving and medical transport.
7. Seasickness: carry remedies recommended by your doctor; sit mid-boat.
8. Know the rules: permits, protected-area rules and quotas change; check official sites.
9. Respect residents: islands are homes; keep noise down and ask before photographing people.
10. Tell someone: share your route and ferry bookings with a person at home.
Prices, dates, permits and rules change — approximate, verify before you travel. Researched from public sources; field verification pending.
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