Everything under the Sun on your Tropical Island Adventure
Sailing a charter yacht in the vast Southern Pacific Ocean offers a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, tailored to your preferences.
Whether you choose a monohull yacht for speed and pure sailing pleasure or a catamaran for its spaciousness and family comfort, and whether you opt for a bareboat or skippered experience, the charter destinations of French Polynesia, Tonga, and New Caledonia offer something for everyone. You can spend your entire sailing holiday exploring the serene blue lagoons or venture to famous spots that require the rewarding challenge of a short ocean passage.
Further across in Australia, the Whitsundays, a collection of 74 tropical islands—most of which are uninhabited—are protected from the open ocean by the outer Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s natural wonders. The cruising grounds of the Whitsunday Islands offer an abundance of sheltered anchorages, with breathtaking beaches and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life.
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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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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Gulet vs. Catamaran: which is the Best Charter Boat for you?
Planning a sailing holiday in the Mediterranean is a dream come true for many, with its crystal-clear waters, historic ports, and sun-soaked islands. Once you’ve chosen your destination, there’s still a crucial decision to make: should you charter a classic Turkish gulet or opt for a modern catamaran? Both offer unique experiences, so let’s dive into a comparison to help you make an informed choice for your group’s holiday.
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Chartering with a Crew: the Options and all the Advantages
A sailboat charter that includes a paid crew can mean different things: a crewed bareboat with your party joined by freelance skipper and sometimes cook; a boat that must have a skipper included, and the full-service charter with permanent, professional crew attached.
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Sailing charter versus resort stay: comparing the costs
A sailing holiday frequently combines with a land-based resort stay. How many nights aboard charter boat and how many nights onshore, or foregoing one or the other due to cost, is often a discussion point. So we did an exercise on the price comparisons between boat and resort. The cost benefits of a sailing holiday are clear
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Charter catamarans for modest sailing holiday budgets
Here we highlight some smaller catamarans finding favour with our charterers in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. Robert is our expert evaluator when it comes to helping you select the right boat for your sailing charter, and the following is his personal take on recent introductions to the charter boat market.
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