Everything under the Sun on your Tropical Island Adventure
Sailing a charter yacht somewhere in the vast South Pacific Ocean offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, tailored entirely to your preferences.
Whether you prefer the speed and pure sailing pleasure of a monohull yacht or the spacious comfort of a catamaran—ideal for families—and whether you're after a bareboat experience or the ease of a skippered charter, destinations like French Polynesia, Tonga, and New Caledonia offer something for everyone. Spend your sailing holiday drifting through serene blue lagoons or take on the rewarding challenge of reaching iconic spots via short ocean passages.
Further west in Australia, the Whitsundays—a collection of 74 tropical islands, most of them uninhabited—are protected from the open ocean by the outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s natural wonders. These cruising grounds offer an abundance of sheltered anchorages, stunning beaches, and crystal-clear waters rich with marine life.
Or join us in New Zealand’s sub-tropical north. The Bay of Islands and the surrounding coastline offer countless bays where you can unwind after exploring this breathtaking sailing region, located just three hours north of Auckland, New Zealand’s international gateway.
The South Pacific Charter Sailing Experience
The tropical South Pacific islands are sailing destinations of peaceful pleasure. The people are welcoming, the sailing season weather is kind, and the natural enviroment is astounding. It's as if these islands have been put there just for you to enjoy, unaffected as they are by outside influence, even in the 21st century.
The southern hemisphere winter is cruising time in tropical waters: go east to French Polynesia, west to New Caledonia, or get right to the heart of the Pacific in the Kingdom of Tonga. Fly into Brisbane, Austrlia and explore the nearby Whitsunday Islands. The choices for chartering in the South Pacific & Oceania are as exciting as they are colourful. And access is easy with well-developed air links across the Pacific.
From May to October, the weather is beautifully warm and the trade winds provide sensational sailing conditions in these latitudes. Wherever you choose to charter in the South Pacific, countless places of interest await discovery within practical sailing distances of base port.
The Sail Connections team prides itself in being the South Pacific & Oceania charter specialists. Contact us to discuss your ideal holiday, your sailing charter adventure in paradise.
The Best South Pacific Charter Sailing Destinations
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Sailing Between US VI, British VI and Spanish VI
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A Short History of Chartering in Bay of Islands, NZ
Once home to over 40 bareboat charter yachts, the Bay of Islands stood proudly among the world’s sailing destinations. Kiwis and visitors alike could explore this subtropical paradise aboard locally managed fleets. Times have changed.
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Getting to Vava'u, Tonga for your Sailing Holiday (2025)
Your 2025 guide to getting to Tonga—international flights, Fiji to Vava‘u direct service, domestic Saab 340B airlink from Tongatapu and ferry option via Haʻapai.
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Why a Lot of Itinerary Advice Misses the Mark for Sailing Holidays
Learn why many bareboat sailing itineraries found online can be misleading, and how first-hand advice makes all the difference.
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Modern Consumer Tech on Sailing Charter: do we really need it?
When thinking about a sailing holiday, it’s natural to wonder whether to bring our modern gadgets along for the ride - or leave them behind entirely. Technology is so deeply woven into the fabric of our daily routines. So should we pack our tablets and smartphones or is a sailing charter the perfect opportunity to fully disconnect and reset?
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