The magic of the South Pacific - charter in a different world.

Island groups in the South Pacific have an almost mythical quality for many yacht charter clients. Places like Tahiti, Fiji, and Tonga are often on a wish list of dream destinations, with the storied cultures, waving palm trees, and rich blue waters seeming almost too good to be true. Luckily, much of what these island groups advertise is actually the reality that you can discover during a yacht charter vacation.

A one- or two-week charter in the South Pacific should focus on a single island group, since the South Pacific is sprawling. Battling open ocean currents is not nearly as pleasant as hopping among closely spaced islands. For crewed yacht charter, Fiji has become something of a hub in the South Pacific, with marinas at Denerau Island capitalizing on its proximity to the international airport at Nadi. You can find bareboats in Fiji, too, as is also the case with island groups such as Tahiti and Tonga—where the occasional crewed megayacht becomes available on a catch-as-catch-can basis.

What makes all of these island groups so memorable for any kind of charter is the mix of cultures amid natural beauty. You are just as likely to spend a day talking with tribesmen outside their huts as you are to enjoy a few hours’ snorkeling before lunch at a resort. The magic of the South Pacific, truly, is that you can literally charter a world away.

Go a little farther south, and you’ll find the bareboat fleets of New Zealand in the Bay of Islands and Australia, in the Whitsunday Islands. One offers island hopping, the other, the Great Barrier Reef.

From the thrill of wild bluewater passages, to the peace and tranquility of sheltered bays, a cruise in the South Pacific is perfect for those seeking the ultimate in getaways.