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Ferry, shuttle available for Tinian Hot Pepper Festival
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Posted on Mar 07 2022
A limited number of ferry seats are still available between Tinian and Saipan and a shuttle to the festival grounds will be provided for the 18th Annual Tinian Hot Pepper Festival on March 11-13, 2022.
The festival, affectionately known as “Pika Fest” among local residents (“pika” means “spicy”), pays homage to Tinian’s small but potent “donne sali” hot pepper and includes a full weekend of activities including food sales, live entertainment, competitions, arts and crafts sales, and more.
A shuttle between Tinian International Airport and the festival grounds will be available by calling (670) 286-9367. Shuttle service will also be provided between the Port of Tinian and the festival grounds for arriving ferry schedule.
Ferry seats are still available on: March 12, departing Saipan at 8am and 4pm and departing Tinian at 12pm and 8pm; March 13, departing Saipan at 8am and departing Tinian at 6pm; and March 14, departing Saipan at 8am and departing Tinian at 5pm. The Super Emerald ferry will depart from the Commonwealth Ports Authority dock in Lower Base, passengers and must check in one hour before departure. Thirty-five passengers are allowed per ferry, and household pets are also allowed.
Ferry round trip cost is $15 for ages 3-11, $30 for ages 12 and older, and free for children. (PR)
