Vava'u

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Why Vava'u
in Tonga is special

The Vava'u island group is among the world's finest locales in two distinct categories: Yachting and whale watching. And, you can do both at the same time (see photo)

Vava'u
tips and insights

Yachting

It's superb because the tradewinds in Tonga are suitably strong. And sailors relish navigating between the many small tropical islands surrounding the main island Vava'u (which gave the island group its name).

Anchorage

The main harbor of Vava'u in Tonga offers remarkably safe anchorage. It is separated from the open sea by a maze of natural channels.

Whale watching

It is excellent because humpbacks migrate in large numbers from Antarctica to Vava'u in Polynesia to give birth and rear their offspring in the area's sheltered waters. Some boat tours let you swim with the whales.

Other water-based activities

They include:

Snorkeling and diving