TONGA

Tonga

TONGA BAREBOAT YACHTS

Tonga Yacht Charters

Questions & Answers

How to get to Tonga?

The most accessible and shortest routes to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU), Nuku'alofa, Tonga are as follows. From New Zealand: Regular flights to Nuku'alofa, Tonga are operated by Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. Aucklandto Tonga 2 hrs 45 min, direct flight From Australia: the most convenient flights to Nuku'alofa, Tonga are provided by Qantas, Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia.

What is a recommended itinerary out of Tonga?

Please click below links for suggested itineraries.

Tonga: 7 Day Itinerary
Tonga: 10 Day Itinerary

Do I need a license to Bareboat Charter in Tonga?

No, you only need experience on similar boats you'd like to charter. If you don't have much experience, we are happy to assign a skipper for a day or as long as you think you need to get you up to speed.

Do you offer provisioning, transfers and water toys out of Tonga?

Yes, all those services are standard at each of our bases worldwide

What payments are accepted in Tonga?

The currency is the Tongan paʻanga. Visa and MasterCard are accepted in the main tourist areas but not in rural locations. ATM's on Tonga accept almost all major credit and bank cards.

What is the time difference to Tonga?

The time difference to Tonga is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) +13 hours.

Do I need a passport or visa to travel?

The documents you need to enter Tonga include a valid passport for the duration of stay. Us Nationals and europeans do not require a Visa to enter Tonga. Talk to us to make sure you have the correct documents before you travel for your Tonga yacht charter.

Will I be able to have Internet?

Depending on places with a cellular antenna, mobile phones and the Internet will work, don't forget the roaming fees! Two operators are in charge of telecommunications in Tonga: Digicel Tonga and Tonga Communications Corporation. They run a 900 MHz GSM-network. There are WiFi hotspots to connect to the Internet. Expect slow speed, data limits and high prices for access.

What can you tell me about sailing conditions in Tonga?

In Tonga, sailing conditions include light, steady trade winds that blow at a constant 15 knots in the SE direction, with a tidal range of just one meter.

What can you tell me about the weather in Tonga?

Typical temperatures are between 27 and 31°C (75 - 89°F).

What type of electricity has Tonga?

On land electricity is 240 volts.

What is the language spoken?

The language spoken in Tonga is Tongan.

What is the dialing code?

The dialing code for Tonga is +676

What type of luggage should I pack?

Please only take soft bags and not suitcases, as they would be too bulky onboard.

Please note: Information on this sheet is believed to be correct but not guaranteed,
and images are for illustrative purpose only.

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