If you don’t have the time, or you have too big a group for an overnight charter, consider a full day charter aboard Manu-O-Ku, exclusively for your group or party up to 8 people. In addition to lots of hands on sailing, we will also spend two or three hours anchored off of a gorgeous island (or two) for snorkeling and beach time. I can pick you up if you are at an outer island resort, and drop you off again (an additional fee may apply for the more distant resorts). A simple lunch is provided.
Minimum day charter cost is $600 TOP Tongan Pa’anga (convert) for up to 4 people. Each additional person is $150 TOP. A 50% deposit is required for reservations.
For overnight charters from 2 to 6 (or more) nights, Manu-O-Ku is ideally set up and is very comfortable for a couple, or two persons. The concept of my charters is a “share the experience” kind of thing, not a wait on you hand and foot kind of thing. Depending on your wishes and the weather, we will discuss and decide together our sailing plans, destination, and activities each day, even our meals..... I’ll cook, but you’re welcome to cook some too (or do the dishes!). Maybe we will catch a fish! A minimum amount of your help will be needed when we are sailing, anchoring, etc, but you are also welcome to learn and participate as much as you want, including taking the helm. This doesn’t mean you have to put up with me all the time! There will be lots of opportunities for time to yourselves.... and since many of our guests are newlyweds, (or oldyweds!), I’ll make sure you have it. Want an hour, or an entire day on that little uninhabited island over there? No problem! Manu-O-Ku has a central cockpit with a forward cabin and aft cabin. There are two, guest double bunks in the forward cabin. Food tends to be simple, healthy, and delicious. I make a Vava’u famous, killer Mexican salsa!
Cost per night for two people is $850 TOP (Tongan Pa’anga) (convert to your currency), including all meals (drinks will be extra). $375 TOP per night for each additional person. It is rather close quarters for more than two, but it can work for families, or very close friends. Please email me with any questions. A 50% deposit is required for reservations.
Day Charters
Overnight Charters
updated August, 2010
now taking bookings thru November, 2010