Sunsail Sailing Holidays in Tonga

Sailing Holidays in Tonga

The island of Vava'u in Tonga is one of the smaller Sunsail bases in size but certainly not in what you will experience!  New for this year, our base here is at Neiafu, the capital of Vava'u and your starting point for exploring the archipelago of fifty awe-inspiring islands.

The small ancient Kingdom of Tonga is still as it was in the late 1870's when Captain James Cook named it the 'Friendly Islands'.  Tonga is made up of three island groups spanning over 200 miles of the South Pacific.

The northern-most group of the Tongan islands, the Vava'u Archipelago, is blessed with a near-perfect climate for year-round sailing.  Here you will find an array of colourful surroundings with lush turquoise lagoons, fine white coral sand beaches and vibrant green coconut plantations.

For those who enjoy dining out, Tongan beach feasts are regular functions at the local resorts.  There are also a number of island beach bars and restaurants which are set in amazing anchorages, perfect for sitting back and watching the beautiful Tongan sunsets.

Sunsail Base

Neiafu, Vava'u

Your Sailing Choices

• Bareboat
• Skippered charter

How To Get There

Fly to Vava'u (via Fau'amotu Airport).  Transfer from Neiafu Harbour to base is approximately 20 minutes.

Language

Tongan and English

Currency

Tongan Pa'anga divided into 100 senti

Season

Year-round sailing with best conditions May - November

Wind and Sailing Conditions

Light, steady trade winds blow in a south-easterly direction at a constant 5-18 knots all year round, with a tidal range of just one metre making sailing here a delight.  There are occasional strong north-west winds which normally shift to south within 12 hours.

Bookings & More Information

Contact Sunsail for further details on sailing holidays in Tonga or to make a booking.

 2010 Worldwide Brochure - Asia Pacific Section (1.06 MB)

 Tonga Charter Rates 2008/09 (54.66 KB)