Tonga Yacht Charters, Vava'u, Tonga - Base 2

We can:
 Arrange your Yacht charter in Vava'u, Tonga (bareboat or with skipper and cook)
Book your flights to Vava'u, Tonga from Australia, New Zealand or North America with your choice of airline at the BEST fares (including domestic flights in Tonga).
 Arrange Pre/Post yacht charter accommodation in Nuku'alofa and Vava'u at a wide range of hotels and resorts.
 Package the complete trip saving you the hassle of booking many different components.

White coral beaches with coconut palms, turquoise blue lagoons, giant fern forests and breathtaking marine life .….if you’re thinking of getting away from it all this winter then Tonga could be the answer to your dreams. A new yacht base has on Vava’u in the ancient kingdom of Tonga, a chain of islands spanning more than 200 miles in the South Pacific. There has never been a better time to cruise this aquatic wonderland, which has near-perfect sailing weather all year round with the best conditions from May to November.
It is very un-spoilt with turquoise-blue lagoons, fine white coral sand beaches and dramatic deep water drop-offs filled with giant fern forests and amazing marine life. The new base at Neiafu is the capital of Vava’u and the starting point for exploring the archipelago of fifty lush, verdant islands.
You fly into Fuamoto airport on Tongatapu before connecting with a short flight to Lupepa'u airport on Vava'u. The airport is just 10 minutes from the Yacht base. There are four different Oceanis mono-hulls to choose from as well as a catamaran – all only three years old.
The yachts can be chartered bare for those with sailing experience or with a skipper, who can be hired for a day or the whole trip depending on the assistance required. Food provisioning can also be provided, and cleaners and cooks are available by the day.
The cruising is outstanding with an endless number of beautiful lagoons and caves to explore.
Tonga offers year round sailing with best conditions May – November. Temperatures range from 18°C to 32°C with winds of 13 to 18 knots between April and October.
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Special Offers Valid from Valid to Book by
Early Booking 5% Discount on Yacht Charter in 2009 01 Jan 2009 31 Dec 2009 31 Dec 2009
Repeat Customer 5% Discount on Yacht Charter in 2009 01 Jan 2009 31 Dec 2009 31 Dec 2009
Rates include tax. Boarding/Disembarkation is at NOON. 

vAirport transfers on Vava'u are included

 Rates per boat per day in Australian dollars including tax and valid till January 2010.
Minimum charter period is 5 nights.
Low Season: Shoulder Season: High Season:
  No of Cabins Persons
Ideal		 3 Jan'08-10 Mar'08
 3 Jan'09-10 Mar'09		 11 Mar'08-30 Mar'08
1 Nov'09-17 Dec'08
11 Mar'09- 30 Mar'09
1 Nov'0917 Dec'09		 1 Apr'08-30 Oct'08
18 Dec'08-2 Jan'09
1 Apr'08-30 Oct'09
18 Dec'09-2 Jan'10
Monohulls - more than 3 years old from first charter date.
Oceanis 331 2 4 $525 $605 $710
Oceanis 361 3 6 $605 $755 $825
Oceanis 393 3 6 $805 $850 $1010
Oceanis 43 3 6 $830 $1010 $1125
Catamaran - more than 3 years old from first charter date.
Cat 384 3 6 $980 $1170 $1355
Charter rates include Dinghy with 5 HP outboard motor, Linen Hand towels for each head Bath Towel (1 per person) NOT beach BBQ Biminis (some yachts only) Snorkelling gear.
Not included in charter but available at extra cost: Skipper Cook/hostess Provisioning & Beverages Kayaks. Fuel and insurance is extra (see below).
 130408/Y-SUN/AUD/&1.2&1.05
Additional Costs:
 Skipper per day AU$231  Cook per day AU$185
 Provisioning:
 Wel offer a provisioning service for food and beverages.  Orders should be made no later than 4 weeks before departure.  Payment is made at the base on arrival.
This service saves you money in taxi fares and time in hunting for goods.  You will be required to select the items of your choice and they will be on board for you when you arrive.  A handling fee of 20% is added to the cost.  You may, if you wish, do their own provisioning, however this is normally a frustrating, hot and tiring job for the uninitiated which wastes precious charter time.
Bottled water is recommended in Tonga as, although the tap water is pure, it contains a lot of lime.  The base has its own fresh water supply.
Packaged provisioning is also available.
 Get Going - AU$440 (medium) AU$800 (large)
With the purchase of this package, you have the essentials you need upon arrival of your yacht.  Basic cooking supplies, dried goods and condiments, breakfast and snack items, water, fresh dairy and produce will await you , allowing you to experience the  flare of local markets for your meats, vegetables and regional delicacies.  1 pack will feed
Early Riser - AU$53
This pack contains breakfast essentials such as coffee, tea, milk and croissants (1 pack will feed 4)
 Last Order  - AU$85
Arrive on your yacht to beers chilling in the fridge and tasty snacks on board to enjoy as you watch the sun set on the start of your vacation.  1 pack will feed 4 and consists of a bottle of wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks.
Insurance Options for Tonga
 per boat per day		 Option 1: Deductible Bond AU$830 Option 2: Deductible Bond AU$4000 Option 3: Deductible Bond AU$5000
For yachts 36' and under: AU$53 AU$37 Total Cost of Repair
For yachts 36' to 44' AU$57 AU$40
For yachts 42' and over + cats AU$61 AU$44


No sailing experience, but you would like to explore Tonga by sea? No problem!
Sail the Islands of Tonga from as little as A$212/US$205 per person per day, including your own private yacht, skipper, cook, and all meals on board! Click here for more details.

This vessel is equipped with a dive compressor, BCD jackets, regulators, tanks & weights. The yacht is based at Tongatapu, however depending on how long you want to cruise, your charter can also include the islands of Haapai. During the winter months from July to October you can watch whales between the Haapai Group & Eua Island.
Airfares from Australia to Nuku'alofa from $515 return per person return INCLUDING pre-payable taxes.
Pacific Blue SALE Fares - return airfares from Australia from AU$515 INCLUDING pre-payable taxes.

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 Air New Zealand - return airfares from Australia from AU$562 PLUS taxes. Air Pacific  - return airfares from Australia from AU$520 PLUS taxes.

Domestic return airfares in Tonga - from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u AU$323, Nuku'alofa to Ha'apai AU$193 or  Nuku'alofa to Ha'apai and Vava'u AU$357  (Australian dollars and including pre-payable taxes and charges).  Fares/taxes valid as at 22 April 2008, but subject to change.
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