| "Melinda"
is a beautiful 44 ft (15 meter) traditional sailing ketch, extremely
safe and stable, she provides a comfortable platform for sailing
and photography. Heavy displacement, makes her seaworthy for
sailing to some of the more remote islands. We can accommodate
up to 4 adult guests or 5-6 guests for a family with small children
(ask about rates for families). We have a 10 foot (3 meter)
inflatable dinghy with a 25-horsepower motor which we use to
go ashore to explore some of the 40 beautiful islands of Vava'u
and to approach the whales. We encourage guests to participate
in sailing, on a traditionally rigged boat there are plenty
of lines to handle and it is fun to work as a team. There is
also plenty of room on deck to spread out if you just want to
relax and enjoy the ride. We visit a different anchorage each
day and can go ashore to explore or swim off the boat, or take
a dinghy ride to a special reef for snorkeling. |
Swim
with Whales!
During the months of August through October we have opportunities to
whale watch and sometimes to swim with Humpback whales. Humpback whales
come to Tonga every year to mate and birth. Mothers and calves are
often quite cooperative and receptive to swimmers.
US$ 225 per person/day 2 persons minimum and 2 days minimum
includes skipper, cook, and all
meals onboard "Melinda". And pickup or dropoff at
Blue Lagoon.
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