Tonga has more than 170 islands, mainly clustered in three island groups. Only 37 islands are inhabited in the kingdom, which stretches for 425 kms. The Vava'u Islands are volcanic plateaux clothed in thousands of shimmering palms and nestled together to form a labyrinth of waterways. Within this idyll we explore caves, anchorages and islands. We feast island style or thrill to a night of wild enchantment with the Spanish sea gypsies.
Villagers draw alongside in open boats with finely crafted basketware and tapa cloths to sell.
Sailing a day and a night southward, we find the coral atolls of Ha'apai. Here in Paradise there is only the beauty of Mother Nature and we spend our days walking, beachcombing, snorkelling, exploring, telling tales and singing around a beach fire as the sun sets over distant volcanoes. To view a map of the Tonga islands click here.