How much does a sailing holiday in South Pasific & Oceania cost?

Sailing holiday prices in South Pasific & Oceania start from €408 per night. The average charter price is €1,306 per night. Starting prices by yacht type: - Catamaran: from €408 per night / €2,856 per week. Prices vary by yacht size, travel dates, departure location and trip length.

What are the most popular destinations for sailing holidays in South Pasific & Oceania?

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When is the best time for a sailing holiday in South Pasific & Oceania?

The seasonal guide for sailing holidays in South Pasific & Oceania is: - Recommended months — sweet spot:. - High season:. - Shoulder season:. - Low season:. During the sweet-spot months, air temperatures average °C and sea temperatures average °C, with sunny days per month and winds averaging knots.

How long is a yacht holiday in South Pasific & Oceania?

The average yacht holiday in South Pasific & Oceania lasts 3 nights. Minimum stays vary by yacht: 1-7 nights.

What is included in a yacht holiday in South Pasific & Oceania?

Skipper services for a yacht holiday in South Pasific & Oceania cost an average of €189 per day. Depending on the yacht, this fee may be included in the charter price or charged separately. Fuel, meals, marina fees, cleaning and transfers may also carry additional charges. Included services, the exact skipper fee and payment terms are shown on each yacht’s detail page.

Can I book a bareboat, skippered or crewed sailing holiday in South Pasific & Oceania?

Sailing holiday options in South Pasific & Oceania include: - Bareboat: 26 yachts available without a skipper - Skippered: 26 yachts available with a professional skipper Bareboat charters may require a valid boating licence and relevant experience. Confirm the requirements with the boat owner before booking. For skippered or crewed yacht holidays, guests generally do not need a boating licence or sailing experience.

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Sailing holidays in the South Pacific and Oceania

A sailing holiday in the South Pacific and Oceania makes your accommodation part of the journey, exploring coral lagoons, volcanic islands or temperate coastlines. Days can alternate between cruising, swimming and time at anchor; evenings may mean dinner aboard or a visit ashore before sleeping on the boat.

The region’s living canoe-building and voyaging traditions add cultural depth to time on the water. Yet this is not one uniform cruising destination: sheltered island groups and exposed ocean passages offer very different holidays.

Choose your island setting

The Whitsundays offer comparatively compact island-hopping, combining Whitehaven Beach with reef snorkeling stops. Nara Inlet on Hook Island adds a shore visit connected to Ngaro rock art and cultural interpretation.

The Society Islands in French Polynesia combine lagoon sailing with short open-water crossings. Taputapuātea on Raiatea brings Polynesian ceremonial history and long-distance voyaging into the holiday alongside the lagoons of Tahaʻa and Bora Bora.

For a temperate alternative, New Zealand’s Bay of Islands combines island anchorages with visits around Russell and Urupukapuka Island. It suits travelers interested in coastal settlements as well as time on the water.

Life aboard, with or without a skipper

On viravira.co, yacht charters in the South Pacific and Oceania include catamarans with bareboat and skippered options. Available catamaran layouts offer up to 6; compare cabin privacy, bathrooms and shared living spaces rather than choosing by sleeping capacity alone.

Bareboat holidays suit groups with the competence to handle the vessel and local conditions, and who enjoy organizing navigation, meals and daily life. A professional skipper takes responsibility for operating the boat and helps shape the route, allowing guests to focus on the holiday. Check meal arrangements separately and account for the skipper’s accommodation when choosing a layout.

Starting prices for overnight holidays

Starting prices for overnight catamaran holidays are: • Catamaran: nightly €408 / weekly €2,856

Match the season and departure base

Many tropical South Pacific destinations favor May to October or November, generally bringing drier conditions and lower cyclone risk. Cyclones occur mainly from November through April across much of the tropical region. The Whitsundays are commonly favored from March to October, while temperate Australia and New Zealand generally offer their most comfortable cruising weather from December to March.

Match your departure base to your chosen setting: Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island for the Whitsundays, Raiatea for the Society Islands, and Opua for the Bay of Islands. Check onward flights and transfers before fixing embarkation. For a week aboard, concentrating on one island group leaves more time for swimming and shore visits than attempting distant archipelagos.

28 yachts are available for overnight charter in South Pasific & Oceania.

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Raiatea Catamaran 4 cabin 10 berths 10 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #18464

Lagoon, 42
2023
Raiatea

4.88(2)

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

10 berths
4 cabin
12.8 m
4 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 4 cabin 9 berths 9 guests 13.72 m Listing Number: #25209

Leopard, 45
2024
Raiatea

New

Skipper optional

Super Boat Owner

9 berths
4 cabin
13.7 m
4 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.56 m Listing Number: #20468

Lagoon, 380 S2
2017
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 6 berths 10 guests 11.56 m Listing Number: #20476

Lagoon, 380 S2
2019
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

6 berths
3 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 6 berths 10 guests 11.56 m Listing Number: #20475

Lagoon, 380 S2
2017
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

6 berths
3 cabin
11.6 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.97 m Listing Number: #20471

Lagoon, 400 S2
2016
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
12 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.97 m Listing Number: #20467

Lagoon, 400 S2
2016
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
12 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #28389

Excess, 11
2025
Papeete, Tahiti

New

Without skipper

8 berths
4 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 5 berths 5 guests 15.8 m Listing Number: #20466

Ocean Voyager, 53
2019
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

5 berths
3 cabin
15.8 m
1 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 5 berths 5 guests 15.8 m Listing Number: #20469

Ocean Voyager, 53
2019
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

5 berths
3 cabin
15.8 m
1 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #21181

Excess, 11
2023
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 8 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #21183

Excess, 11
2023
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 3 cabin 6 berths 6 guests 11.33 m Listing Number: #27909

Excess, 11
2024
Papeete, Tahiti

New

Skipper optional

6 berths
3 cabin
11.3 m
2 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #20470

Lagoon, 42
2023
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
12.8 m
4 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 3 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.67 m Listing Number: #19798

Leopard, 42
2023
Raiatea

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.7 m
3 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 3 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.67 m Listing Number: #14762

Leopard, 42
2023
Raiatea

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.7 m
3 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 6 guests 12.8 m Listing Number: #22407

Lagoon, 42
2022
Papeete, Tahiti

Without skipper

8 berths
4 cabin
12.8 m
3 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 13.97 m Listing Number: #22409

Excess, 14
2024
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
14 m
3 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 13.99 m Listing Number: #20472

Lagoon, 46
2020
Papeete, Tahiti

Skipper optional

8 berths
4 cabin
14 m
4 WC

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Raiatea Catamaran 3 cabin 8 berths 10 guests 12.67 m Listing Number: #25041

Leopard, 42
2024
Raiatea

New

Skipper optional

8 berths
3 cabin
12.7 m
3 WC

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Papeete, Tahiti Catamaran 4 cabin 9 berths 9 guests 13.85 m Listing Number: #27290

Lagoon, 43
2026
Papeete, Tahiti

New

Skipper optional

9 berths
4 cabin
13.8 m
4 WC

Sailing Holidays South Pasific & Oceania & Yacht Vacation

Sailing holidays in the South Pacific and Oceania

Choose your island setting

Life aboard, with or without a skipper

Starting prices for overnight holidays

Match the season and departure base

Yacht charter options for sailing holidays in South Pasific & Oceania

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Best value yachts for sailing holiday trips in South Pasific & Oceania

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