| Company description
| From your first website visit or phone call to The Moorings, you will experience a level of quality and service unmatched in the industry.
We help you plan your vacation on make all arrangements for you.
When you do step aboard, you`ll see why our yachts are considered the best:
All are custom built for easy handling and maximum comfort
All are meticulously maintained, masthead to keel, stem to stern.
We`ll fully provision your yacht and have everything you need to step aboard and sail away.
Your yacht will be ready to go when you arrive. Ice, fuel and water on board, engine running - your berth will even be made up Ñ all you need do is slip your lines and start your vacation. We also provide snorkelling gear and most of our yachts include amenities such as a barbecue grill, Bimini, GPS and autopilot. Almost any other need you may have can be provided for; from rental cars and guided tours to sea kayaks and dive equipment.
Before you sail away, we`ll give you a detailed chart briefing on your cruising area. You`ll know where to find the best anchorages, restaurants and beaches and be able to spot any navigational hazards. We will ten give a thorough briefing on your yacht, its operation and the equipment aboard. Youнll also have the option of using our complimentary Friendly Skipper program. This service provides an experienced skipper who will take you out for the fist afternoon so you can feel more at home on our waters.
Diving & snorkeling are excellent in the beautiful South Pacific setting. We do not allow dive gear on our yachts and whilst the diving here is fantastic to see any good spots one needs to go with a dive company because waters around dive sites are all over 150ft deep with no where to anchor.
The dive companies will pick you up from your yacht and take you on a three tank dive and drop you back to the yacht all for around US$60.
Both on land & underwater, is spectacular and easily accessible. With water temperatures around a pleasant 23C to 30C (73F to 86F) snorkelling, surfing, swimming and diving are great in any of the major island groups.
Volcanoes, shipwrecks, canyons, coral reefs, a stunning variety of reef fish and visibility that in places reaches 70m (230ft) make the snorkelling and diving spectacular.
Owning a charter boat in the South Pacific gives you all the boating you want plus income from your investment.
Maintenance, repairs, parts, cleaning, grooming and all the worries of private ownership are taken care of. We provide complete walk-on, walk-off convenience whenever you take you own boat out.
You can maximise returns by placing a boat in our fleet in either Tonga or New Zealand.
Owning a charter boat gives you goods and sales tax recovery on your investment and tax advantages on depreciation, finance costs, berthage and all operating expenses.
Talk to us about the benefits of owning a charter boat in the South Pacific.
As The Moorings New Zealand fleet expands in the South Pacific, we are looking for more charter yacht owners.
We have many varying options available for yachts (both new and used) and many different ownership plans to suit your requirements.
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| Location description:
| Port Maurelle
Port Maurelle is the spot where the Spaniard, Maurelle, the first explorer to see Vava`u anchored his ship. It is a lovely and protected natural anchorage.
Kapa
From this central location you can cruise to no less than forty recognised anchorages, many of them within two hours sailing of the base. Just out of Neiafu is the lovely island of Kapa with its Swallows Cave, similar to the Blue Grotto in Capri, and a spectacular sight.
Nuapapu, Hunga and Vaka`eitu
To the west are the islands of Nuapapu, Hunga and Vaka`eitu. Hung`as huge lagoon, formed by the crater of an extinct volcano, can only be reached through a 200 foot wide pass. Here a traditional Tongan village shares the shoreline with the `Island Style` Club Hunga Resort. Further along, on the western coast of N`uapapu is the fascinating Mariner`s Cave, an underwater cavern which good swimmers will be able to visit. In Vaka`eitu you will find a safe overnight anchorage.
Mananita
Mananita is surrounded by reefs - which provide some of the best snorkelling in the area. Careful navigation through the reefs will be rewarded by the discovery of perfect white, powdery beaches. A stroll inland will take you into a luxuriant natural temple filled with the brilliant green light provided by the large-leafed puko trees.
Kenutu
Kenutu is an idyllic lagoon for an overnight anchorage, with an attractive beach, excellent diving for experienced divers on the reef and a walk on the ocean side to visit the caverns and blowholes. While you are here, the Berlin Bar is a great stopover. Throughout the cruising area, you will find amazing diving and snorkelling, in crystal clear waters, with brilliantly coloured coral and reef fish.
Mounu
A delightful small island surrounded by a sandy beach, Mounu is the South Pacific island of your dreams. A new mini resort has been established on the western end of the island, call ahead on the VHF and make your reservation for a gourmet meal. Mounu makes a perfect add on to your sailing holiday, why not book in for a day or two after your charter.
Nuku
A tiny island with a cosy anchorage alongside an idylic sandspit, Nuku is possibly the most photographed island in the Kingdom of Tonga. A perfect day stop for safe swimming and snorkelling for those beginners to gain their confidence. Nuku becomes a favourite with all who visit Vava`u.
Ava
Adjacent to Nuku and Port Maurelle, Ava provides some amazing snorkelling and diving, particularly along the western shoreline. The mid afternoon sun highlights the natural colours of the coral and fishlife, the depth dropping away to around 200 feet
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