Cruiser reports (February 2023) indicate that internet connectivity is "truly awful" and "horrendously bad". It is satellite communications only. You may be able to get a SIM/Data card from the Post Office, but only if the network is not full. If coming from elsewhere in FP, try to arrive with a SIM card from another island.
You can buy a WiFi card from the Post Office - which only works at the Post Office and costs US$20 for five hours. There are a couple of other WiFi spots in Rikitea, but as soon as one or two people start using them, they become overloaded. Early morning seems to be the best time.
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Anchored in Gambier, French Polynesia near the Airport Island, aside the Fausse Passe, False Pass, unprovoked Shark Attack May 2024. Read OCC member SV Kisadee’s account what happened and the steps they took to salvage the situation. Lessons for us all. https://www.oceancruisingclub.org/home/news/2716
A violent incident occured in Taravai Gambier French Polynésia 17 May 2021.
(Philippe) Hervé Tuihani and his wife were well known as friends of cruisers in Gambier. They organise BBQ, pétanque/volleyball and sell vegetable from their home. Jean Charles Schneider and Hervé disagreed about COVID and visitors (sailors ) to the island. Hervé threatened to beat up Jean Charles if he approach Taravaï . But Jean Charles returned to Taravaï 6 months later on 17/5/2021 with his partner and two friends to help an other inhabitant in a other achorage. Hervé Tuihani arrived on a surf board and uninvited boarded the sailing boat whilst underway. Hervé directly approached Jean Charles . Without provocation Hervé violently attacked Jean Charles. During the sustained attack the partner of Jean Charles intervered to calm the situation and Hervé left. Jean Charles immediatly returned to Rikitea for medical assistance and support. We saw Jean Charles one hour after the attack with his face completely deformed and in shock. Jean Charles sought medical assessment and diagnosed with multiple fractures to his face and missing teeth. His treatment required two operations in Tahiti and he has not fully recovered. The attack was investigated by the Police. Hervé was charged and found guilty of the violent assalt. Procédure 17/05/2021 Rikitéa Nmr P.V. 00174 Natinf : 7183 You might consider if you want to visit Taravai (it’s not Hervé’s island)
There is no ATM or bank at Gambiers, no way of obtaining cash if you didn’t bring dollars which the post office will exchange for you. Some shops accept Visa/MasterCard.
Is it possible to obtain Diesel there?
Or any supplies at all?
Thank you!
No supplies. You can oder 200 liters of Diesel each 3 weeks with the vessel ” Taporo” .
Since august 2021 you can obtain cash