~ Lisa K. New Caledonia Yacht Rally 2016 participant
Dreamt of sailing turqoise waters, snorkelling coral gardens and sipping cocktails while watching the sunset?
Make your dream a reality on this small-group sailing adventure in the worlds largest lagoon.
Travel with the support of expert guides while enjoying the freedom of sailing your own yacht.
Your guides will organise optional excursions, fun races and delicious dinners where you can socialise with other crews, taste local cuisine and experience the best New Caledonia has to offer.
~ Greg W. New Caledonia Yacht Rally 2016 participant
Whether you are travelling with 1 friend or a group of 8 people, you can charter a whole yacht and sail yourself!
Choose from our diverse fleet of spacious catamarans from 40ft to 47ft.
You must have a recognised sailing qualification in order to skipper a yacht in New Caledonia.
Priced from AU$3,995 per person
Book a private cabin on a professionally skippered 47ft 'share-boat' and let someone else do the sailing for you. Housekeeping and cooking is a shared responsibility amongst your crew, but you can participate in sailing as much or as little as you like.
Priced at AU$3,995 per person twin share.
Do I need to know how to sail?
No. That is why we offer a professionally skippered yacht option. If you are a sailor then you can charter a whole yacht for you and your friends, keeping in mind you will need a recognised certification.
How many people are on the Yacht Rally?
This varies between yacht rally destinations, however groups can be anywhere from 20 to 50 people. Our preference is to keep the groups smaller rather than larger, it allows everyone access to unique places and great restaurants!
Is accommodation included?
Yes, there are two nights hotel accomodation in Noumea at a beautiful 5 star hotel, included in the package. Our experienced team can also help you to arrange pre and post rally accommodation.
How far do we sail each day?
Firstly, you wont be sailing every day - some days you will be exploring ashore and others will be spent relaxing on board. When you are sailing, the distance between islands will vary, however the average distance covered each day is around 20 nautical miles, or 37KM.
What is the weather like?
The average daily air temperature in September is 25°C and the average water temperature is the same! Rain is uncommon and the winds are variable but predominantly SE from 15 to 20 knots.
Do we have to race?
No. But we guarantee if there are two boats sailing in the same direction, there is a race! If we encounter strong winds or you feel the day calls for lounging about on deck and a bit more exploring, then you can do as you wish. We are not here to tell you how to holiday, we are here to give you the support.
How do you get there?
Aircalin is the international carrier for New Caledonia and they offer a total of 12 direct flights per week to Nouméa from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Flying time to Nouméa from Sydney is only 2.5 hours! As a full service airline you will receive an inflight meal, beverages, entertainment and a checked luggage allowance (varies according to booking class).
Level 2, 425 - 429 Pacific Highway Crows Nest, NSW 2065 Australia
Toll free: 1300 131 724*
Phone: Australia +61 2 9966 1244
Email: info@marinerboating.com.au
*Outside Sydney metropolitan area