Crewed or Bareboat Yacht Charter in New Caledonia

About New Caledonia - an ideal Bareboat Charter Holiday Destination

For Captain James Cook, the 1770s were great years for discovering things and many yachtsmen owe the roving Tyke their eternal gratitude. Two years before he discovered gum trees and kangaroos, he came across a group of South Pacific Islands which so much reminded him of Scotland, a country only a few miles north of where he was born, that he called them New Caledonia (Latin for Scotland).

Now, just because you name something doesn't automatically give you ownership of it and what with possession being nine-tenths of the law, the French have been in charge since 1853, which has not only given everyone enough time to learn the language but turned it into a Pacific province of la belle France.

The New Caledonia yacht charter cruising area known, as The Lagoon is best described as "diverse" which contrasts the city lights of Noumea, mountainous wooded coastline of the New Caledonia mainland and the idyllic Isle of Pines, an enormous outcrop of coral, almost completely made of limestone.

The world's sailing holiday lovers rate the Isle of Pines one of the best yacht charter grounds in the Pacific. You can also enjoy a bareboat charter in New Caledonia to the stunning Loyalty Islands.

Click here to enquire about a crewed or bareboat yacht charter in New Caledonia today!

New Caledonia Yacht Charter - Cruising Details 

Getting to New Caledonia

Direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. One hour travel by coach to Noumea.

Location and Detailed Maps

Base

• Noumea

Suggested Itinerary

Click here to view our suggested sailing itinerary from Noumea!

Cuisine

In New Caledonia, eating is one of the pleasures of life. There are over 130 restaurants in Noumea alone and they offer quality and variety: French traditional, fresh seafood, Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese, Italian, Craperies, Snack Bars, Bougna (Melanesian feast cooked underground wrapped in banana leaves) are some of the many choices available and yes, there is even a McDonald's!

Vessels

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Catana 47 Custom 4 double cabins + 2 singles
Fountaine Pajot Bahia 46 4 double cabins + 2 singles
Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 4 double cabins + 2 singles
Fountaine Pajot Belize 43 (3 cabin) 3 double cabins + 1 single
Catana 42 4 double cabins
Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40 4 double cabins + 2 single
Fountaine Pajot Mahe 36 3 double cabins
Dufour 455 3 double cabins
Hanse 400 3 double cabins