Facilities: The Moorings base is well stocked with water, fuel, ice, showers, restaurant, PROVISIONS STORE, boutique, phone and fax, laundry, customs, and VHF.

Electricity: Ashore, 220V, 50 cycles. No shore power for yachts.  There is a 12V cigarette lighter outlet by the chart table on the majority of our yachts.

Transfers: Airport transfers are not included in the price of the charter, however transfers can be arranged in advance.  Transportation to the base is available through the Paradise Hotel Bus and can be purchased in advance for $20 USD.

Embarkation/Disembarkation Time: Bareboat charters may choose to start at either noon or 6:00 pm (evening start).  All charters end at noon.

One-Ways: We do not offer one way charters in Tonga.

KINGDOM OF TONGA

Main Language:  Tongan but English is widely spoken.

Currency: The Tongan Dollar is called the Pa’anga. Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the base, and a few hotels and restaurants, but cash is the prefered method of payment.

Taxis: Moorings ground transfer agent in Nuku’alofa is TETA Tours (ask for Denny).

Weather: Temperatures range from a low of 70F (21c) in July to a high of 86F (30c) in February. From January to March, humidity and rainfall increase.

Bareboat

Welcome to paradise, in your own self-skippered sailing adventure. A Moorings bareboat charter allows those with some sailing experience to plan their own itinerary and sail at their own pace while exploring the wonders of a cruising area that they choose. We'll help you plan a dream vacation with the charter company that pioneered the yacht charter industry and does it best.

The Moorings team knows how to make planning your sailing vacation smooth and trouble-free. We handle all the details, from helping you choose the right yacht for your experience, to planning your itinerary and arranging flights.

• No formal certification of any kind is required to charter with the Moorings. Just complete our brief Sailing Experience Resume..
• Before sailing you’ll receive a full briefing on your yacht and its equipment plus a detailed chart briefing on your cruising area.
• If you wish, we'll handle the provisioning of your boat and provide you with a complimentary Moorings "Friendly" Skipper on your first day of sailing.

Skipper & Cook

Guests who choose not to sail their yacht themselves have the option of adding a Moorings Skipper to their bareboat charter. If you have never sailed before, or if you would like to charter a yacht that is larger than you are comfortable handling, you can still sail the yacht of your dreams - with a little help. Your skipper brings years of sailing experience and a wealth of local knowledge, and will be your ideal guide to the pleasures of your cruising area.

Everyone loves to eat well when sailing, but not everyone enjoys working in the galley. Your Moorings charter cook helps you out by taking on everything from stowing provisions, to cooking and serving meals, to washing up afterwards. When you add a cook to your Moorings bareboat charter, you get more than just delicious meals prepared from the best local ingredients. You get time - time to spend with your family and friends sailing, snorkeling, or simply relaxing.

When adding crew to a bareboat, remember that your crew will require berths and provisioning for the duration of your charter. Since there are a limited number of cabins aboard each of our yachts, please be certain that the number of people in your party PLUS the number of crew you intend to hire do not exceed the maximum for the boat you would like to charter. Your Vacation Planning Specialist can help you choose the perfect boat for your party's needs.