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• Tonga

  Dramatic deep-water drop-offs sit side by side with brilliant shallow lagoons, safe anchorages, secluded coves and a near perfect climate for year-round sailing. Tonga offers travellers stripped back unspoiled experience.
  
  Aside from sailing, try game fishing, snorkel or dive in the warm clear water, experience illuminated remote sea caves, coral gardens and shipwrecks. From June to November share the warm waters with gentle Humpback whales that calve here. Swimming Swimming with these creatures is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
  
  Ashore there are small eco resorts, a game fishing lodge and Fales’ (traditional Polynesian huts) to choose from. There is a feeling of remoteness and exclusivity with these resorts, no 5 star chain hotels or high rise building in Tonga - it’s a simple unadulterated tropical island experience.
  
  
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  Tahiti

  French Polynesia is a scattering of 118 islands; four major achipelagos spread out in an area roughly the size of Europe. Papeete on Tahiti is the capital.
  
  The Society Islands which include Raiatea, Huahine, Bora Bora, and Tahaa are the most popular sailing grounds in Tahiti. These islands are about four hour sail apart in open seas and then a sheltering reef surrounds each island making a relaxing cruising holiday option.
  
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  Galapagos Islands

  The Galapagos Islands are renowned for the unique plant life and vast number of native species existing nowhere else in the world. Situated 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, it remains nature’s greatest science laboratory, home to a dazzling array of birds, reptiles, fish and mammals found nowhere else.
  Charles Darwin, the famed biologist, conducted some of his most renowned studies here, and eco-tourists have been coming to the region ever since to catch a glimpse of the Galapagos Islands' unspoiled natural habitats.  Read more

  

• Bareboat Yacht Charters

  We will help you select vessels sized from 32 – 58 feet in length – sailing yachts, sailing catamarans and power catamarans. We offer quality charter yachts in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South Pacific and the Indian Ocean. We select only the operators who meet our strict criteria for fleet management, maintenance standards and service ethics. Read more

  

  Luxury Crewed Yacht Charters

  Adventure travel with a luxury edge; crewed yacht charters embody all that relaxing, stress free holidays should. A luxury crewed charter is the perfect getaway choice for a group of friends, an active family or the ultimate honeymoon. Explore exotic locations on board a magnificent charter vessel, while the crew caters to your every need. Read more

  

  Yacht Rallies

  Mariner Boating Holidays Yacht Rallies formula is a mix of fun races, lay-days, social dinners, parties and tours in amazing destinations worldwide. The one-way itinerary, local knowledge, pre-booked marinas, technical support and Mariner Boating guides take the guess work out of your precious holiday. Come join us!

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• Island Escape New Booking Bonus

  We are in final preparation for the upcoming VANAUTU Season with the addition of our new 6-night Mystery and 13-night Magical cruises. We have an absolute kaleidoscope of adventures to amaze you every day, from May to September, when Vanuatu shows off her real majesty with tropical days and balmy nights.
  
  These exceptional cruises are an invitation to get to know Vanuatu alongside experienced leaders who travel with guests into the territory to discover the region’s mysteries, culture, wildlife, as well as going on specialized trips to historic places during the day. All teams go out with gourmet lunches if the activities planned are going to take most of the day while the ship awaits your return with delicious snacks at the ready as you prepare for evenings of serene luxury, delicious cuisine and stimulating dinner conversation with fellow travellers.
  
  Not withstanding, we also wish for you to enjoy this ultra relaxed cruising environment. Beachcombing, snorkelling, swimming, kayaking, fishing and village visits are on the daily agenda with gorgeous white sand beaches, crystal clear lagoons and inviting warm tropical waters. Or you may choose to relax with a good book from the library or laze on a steamer deck chair and watch their world glide by. You decide…
  
  

  NEW BONUS  For all new May + June cruise bookings you receive one of the following:
  
  A 20-minute scenic flight helicopter flight from Port Vila
  
  or
  
  A 20-minute Santo scenic flying boat trip from Aore Resort

  
  We invite you to come along, relax, be spoiled, be pampered and be absolutely amazed…
  
  

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  Island Escape Early Bird Specials

  Plan in advance for our EARLY BIRD SAVINGS of $NZ250/$AU200 per person on Island Escape Cruises regular departures in 2014

  • MARLBOROUGH WINE 2013  Bookings confirmed by 20 June 2013

  • BAY of ISLANDS 2014  Bookings confirmed by 20 September 2013

  • ISLANDS of AUCKLAND 2014  Bookings confirmed by 20 October 2013

  * EARLY BIRDs require 50% deposit when booking. Balance due 90 days prior to cruise departure

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  2014 Early Bird Specials

  Book a place on a 2014 Rally before July 1, 2013 and get AUD$300 of per person*!
   

  Choose now from our 2014 events to save:

  Thai-Langkawi Yacht Rally - 4 to 19 January

  Caribbean Canter - 23 February to 10 March

  Sail Tahiti Yacht Rally - 13 to 23 April

  Greek Island Odyssey - 23 May to 7 June

  Croatia One-Design Rally - 13 to 29 June

  French Riviera Yacht Rally - 4 to 20 July

  New! Skandiva Yacht Rally - 25 July to 9 August
  
  Bonifacio Yacht Rally - 24 August  to 13 September

  Lycian Coast Yacht Rally - 19 September to 5 October

  
  *Early Bird Specials for 2014 Mariner Boating Yacht Rallies are valid for sale from 17 May 2013 until 1 July, 2013 and apply to new bookings only. A completed booking form and a deposit of AUD$1,500 per person is required to confirm a booking. The Early Bird discount will be applied to the balance for deposits received by Monday, 1 July 2013. All remaining balances are subject to our standard booking terms and conditions. All Early Bird Specials will become invalid and removed from the booking in the event the required deposit payment is made after 1 July 2013, after which regular pricing will apply.

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• I want to tell you how much I enjoyed our trip to Tahiti with you, Trevor and all our fellow sailors – in a word – FABULOUS!
  
  Tahiti Nui Yacht Rally - 2002

  Rob Green

  Destination: South Pacific

  Experience: Yacht Rallies

  …I want to compliment you upon the detail of the organisation. This proceeded without any visible hitch. … We enjoyed the regatta and the short break on Moorea very much.
  
  Tahiti Nui Yacht Rally 2002

  Robert Lewin

  Destination: South Pacific

  Experience: Yacht Rallies

  …thanks for organising such a great holiday! We had a fantastic time. It was a huge task pleasing so many but you all succeeded with flying colours!
  
  Tahiti Rally 2001

  Susan Jones

  Destination: South Pacific

  Experience: Yacht Rallies

  …I thoroughly enjoyed the event…the organisation was fantastic, the food was great and the location was magic.
  
  Every one of our crew had such a great time they are all now asking when and where is the next one?
  
  Tahiti Offshore Yacht Rally 2002

  Michael Dare

  Destination: South Pacific

  Experience: Yacht Rallies

  Thank you for organising such a great trip for us. We all had such a good time. …We went to some wonderful places that you could not experience without a boat. We particularly enjoyed the boat part of the holiday, it was better than we imagined.
  
  Tahiti Bareboat Yacht Charter 2002

  Alice Lydement

  Destination: South Pacific

  Experience: Bareboat Yacht Charters

  Tonga was a fantastic sailing destination. …We sailed alongside humpback whales and one literally swam under the Cat!
  
  Tonga Bareboat Charter 2004

  Michael J Williams

  Destination: South Pacific

  Experience: Bareboat Yacht Charters
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