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Charters
Charter one of our sailing yachts for your private group of two, three or four people. The minimum trip is for two people
for
three nights. Most of our guests stay from 4 to 10 nights. Contact melindaseaadventures@yahoo.com for current rates and availability.
To Book
Decide when you would like to come to Vava’u and
then contact us
to confirm availability.
via email:
christy@sailtonga.com
Once we have confirmed your dates are available we
will send a contract with payment information. A 50%deposit will be
required to hold the booking (balance due 30 days prior to charter
start date).
Itinerary
Sailing in Vava’u is especially rewarding for those who seek a
remote unspoiled paradise, combining trade-winds sailing with
crystal clear sheltered water.
Each day we can visit a different island in the Vava’u group, or
on longer trips it is sometimes preferable to stay 2 nights in an
anchorage and explore several snorkeling spots. Most of the islands
we visit are uninhabited with white sand beaches and interesting
reefs for snorkeling. We can also visit an island with a Tongan
village and attend a Tongan feast, where the food is authentic and
delicious, and the local children perform traditional Tongan dances.
You may want to take one or more dinners onshore at one of the very
small and interesting resorts in the outer islands.
Climate
Tonga is slightly cooler than most tropical areas, with an annual
average temperature of 23C / 77F. The average daytime high
temperature hovers around 25-26C (77-80F)
from May through September It rises to 29C (85F) October through
April and the humidity is highest in January and February. The
average sea temperature is 25C (79F). SE trade winds (15-25 knots)
predominate during the Austral winter (May-Sept). In summer, breezes
are lighter (10-20 knots) and more often from the NE. From November
through June; the water is warmer and better for swimming and
snorkeling and you will have most anchorages to yourselves.
Customized Voyage
Before you join us for your sailing vacation we will work with
you to custom tailor your cruise to your individual needs. Advise us
of your likes and dislikes for meals, tell us your preferences for
drinks, and activities and we will design a cruise that fits in
everything you would like to do on your tropical vacation. We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding
chartering in Vava’u. We are here make sure this is your ideal
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Getting To Vava'u
There are 3 island groups in Tonga. Tongatapu, Ha'apai and Vava'u. We are based in Vava'u. Internantional flights arrive in Tongatapu. Then you must take a domestic flight to Vava'u on Airlines Tonga, or if you come through Fiji, you can fly direct from Nadi to Vava'u on Air Fiji.
International
flights arrive at Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, (TBU) Melinda is based
in Vava'u (VAV) so once you arrive in Tonga you will fly a domestic airline to Vava'u
Air New Zealand
1- 800 262 1234 Has flights from LA to Tongatapu once a week on
Tuesdays.
Air Pacific 1-800 227 4446 has flights from LA to Fiji and from
Fiji to Tongatapu 2 times weekly.
Air New Zealand, Quantas and Polynesian Air Have flights
from Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand to Tongatapu (TBU)
Pacific Blue Has flights
from Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand to Tongatapu (TBU)
Domestic Flights
Tonga's domestic airline is Airlines Tonga operted by Air Fiji.
There are no flights in Tonga on Sundays there are flights from Nukualofa (TBU) to Vava'u and from Nadi, Fiji to Vava'u. Both on Air Fiji.
For reservations contact:
ruby@pacifictravelmarketing-tonga.com
www.airlinestonga.com
tetatours_vv@yahoo.com
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