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Cruising in Tonga

The Vava'u archipelago is in the Tongan Islands. It is one of the world's best cruising areas. It has a near perfect climate for year round sailing. Described as a cross between the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands, the Vava'u archipelago has deep water drop offs and brilliant shallow lagoons . That means amazing diving and snorkeling in crystal clear water with brilliantly colored coral and reef fish.

During the period from July to November, it is home to huge herds of humpback

whales which swim with the yachts accompanied by their newly born offspring .

Port Maurelle
The place where Spaniard Maurelle, the first explorer to see Vava'u, anchored his ship. It is a natural anchorage .

Neiafu
A natural bay that is one of the most picturesque in the South Pacific. From this central location, you can cruise to no less than forty anchorages, many of them within two hours sailing. Just out of Neiafu is the

lovely island of Kapa with its Swallows Cave, similar to the Blue Grotto in Capri and a spectacular sight.

Nuapapu, Hunga and Vaka'eitu
Hunga's huge lagoon, formed by the crater of an extinct volcano, can only be reached through a 200-foot wide pass . Further along, on the western coast of N'uapapu is the fascinating Mariner's Cave, an underwater cavern which good swimmers will be able to visit. Vaka'eitu will provide a safe anchorage overnight.

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