You must have a valid visa at all times while in Tonga so make sure yours does not expire while moving between island groups. A yacht harbour has been constructed in Nuku'alofa which is one of the largest and most secure in the South Pacific. It is located only a short walk from the center of town. There are also two slipways within the yacht harbour which can accommodate vessels up to 100 tonnes and 15 tonnes respectively. In addition, there is a boat lift, a 10 tonne lifting capacity.
Public toilets are adjacent to the main wharf.
There is a commercial slipway at Vava'u, The Moorings Ltd which can handle most yachts and supplies fuel and water. It is forbidden to throw trash into the harbour or waters of Tonga. If the shores are littered with cans and paper packages thrown overboard everybody will find them less beautiful. Outside the main commercial areas you will not find refuse containers and you will have to make some effort to carry your litter to the cans which are available near the new yacht harbour in Nuku'alofa and at the Paradise Hotel the Moorings, and on the main wharf in Neiafu. As pumpout facilities are not yet available, please discharge sewage outside the harbour areas.