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Sailing charters in the South Pacific and Oceania offer a wide variety of experences.
In French Polynesia, the Society Islands deliver protected lagoon cruising beneath the dramatic peaks of Bora Bora, while the remote Tuamotu Archipelago rewards experienced sailors with pristine atolls and world-class diving.
New Caledonia combines French flavour with one of the world’s largest barrier reefs, and Tonga offers unspoilt anchorages and authentic Polynesian hospitality.
Closer to home for many of our NZ and Australian clients, the Whitsunday Islands provide sheltered reef-protected cruising among 74 tropical islands, while the Bay of Islands delivers sub-tropical sailing with easy access, excellent infrastructure and classic Kiwi coastal charm.
Each destination has its own rhythm — from relaxed lagoon sailing to rewarding ocean legs — and we help you choose the one that best matches your experience, timeframe and sense of adventure. The following pages list a series of common questions about sailing in each of these charter destinations along with our expert answers.
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