Category Archives: Tonga

Ha’apai Days

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Susie

The Ha’apai group of islands are almost central with Vava’u to the north and Tongatapu to the south. They comprise of 62 islands which include barrier reefs, coral shoals and even active volcanoes.  Most of the islands are low lying … Continue reading →

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Exploring Vava’u, Tonga

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Susie

The Vava’u group of islands in Tonga isn’t just a wonderful place to see whales, it is a fabulous cruising ground for us yachties. With so many possible anchorages with reefs and islands to hide behind, protection from just about … Continue reading →

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Treasured moments with Tongan Humpbacks – The Video!

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Susie

There’s nothing quite like video footage to animate an event where photos cannot completely portray the whole experience. Such as the articulation of the fins, the rotating joint tilts the fin almost like tabs on an aircraft wing, they also … Continue reading →

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Swimming with The Gentle Giants of Tonga

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Susie

Our 170 mile sail south from Niuatoputapu to the Vava’u group of islands in the Kingdom of Tonga was a wet and bumpy one but we are, afterall, pretty much used to those conditions in the South Pacific. The Vava’u … Continue reading →

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A Warm Welcome in Niuatoputapu, Tonga

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Susie

Our weather window proved to be an absolute cracker, sailing from American Samoa to the northern-most group of Tongan islands was 42 hours of shear bliss. Sailing in a calm sea with very little swell and light winds, but just … Continue reading →

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