Yacht charter New Caledonia: general area information for yacht charter and crewed charter on New Caledonia - Here you get to know more about location, history, economy of New Caledonia as well as interesting facts and sights of New Caledonia. You will get infos about sailing on New Caledonia like wind & weather and tides. Furthermore you will find sailing info as well as price lists and a picture gallery for your trip to New Caledonia.

The area yacht charter New Caledonia is located in the Pacific Ocean, zika 15 degrees west of the International Date Line.

Gen. cruise Information

Winds & Weather

Cruise Info

Price list

Location

New Caledonia is a French enclave located about 15° west of the International Date Line, idyllically situated in the heart of the southern Pacific Ocean. The largest island of the archipelago is Grande Terre with Mont Panié (1628 m), surrounded by many smaller islands and atolls. A coral reef of about 1600 km lines Grande Terre at intervals of 10 to 50 km, the water depth is usually not more than 40 m. It forms the second largest lagoon in the world and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

History

New Caledonia was probably settled by the Kanaks around 1500 BC. However, Europeans discovered the islands with James Cook only in the eighteenth century. In 1853 it was taken into French possession. Today, 250,000 inhabitants of Melanesian, European, Polynesian and Asian origin live in the territory.

Economy

The economy consists mainly of crafts, mining (nickel), industry and tourism, and some agriculture. The official language is French; English is also commonly used. The official currency is the Franc Pacifique, which is pegged to the Euro.

Travel Information

A valid passport is required for entry, no special vaccinations are required. The time difference to Europe is +10 h in winter and +9 h in summer.

The capital Nouméa is served by several airlines, the best connection is offered by AIR FRANCE.

Interesting facts and sights

New Caledonia impresses with its unmistakable natural beauty as well as its exceptionally rich biodiversity of fauna and flora, of which many species - such as the hardly flying Kagu - are endemic.

The landscape is also very diverse, with tropical forests, fertile plains, savannah and mangroves on the coast. White sandy beaches and turquoise waters give New Caledonia a reputation as an Eden in the ocean.

Nouméa has several attractions to offer: Musée de Nouvelle-Calédonie, Centre culturel Tjibaou in styled Kanak architecture, Musée d'histoire maritime, Musée du Bagne with guided tour of the buildings of the former penal camp on the Nouville Peninsula, Acquarium des Lagons, Place des Cocotiers with its colonial-style music kiosk and the city museum.

With its blend of ancient oceanic traditions and French culture, New Caledonia is a unique vacation destination by sea or land.

The archipelago can be explored in many ways: Sailing, hiking, diving or snorkeling - there are no limits to your adventurous spirit!

Weather

Sailing area is the natural coast of Grande Terre in the south and east from Nouméa, the absolutely worth seeing Ile des Pins (Kunie) in the southeast as well as the Iles Loyauté with Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa and Tiga, which are located about 50 nautical miles further east. The area is safe to sail and well protected by the coral reefs. There is hardly any current except in the passages, the tidal range is 1 m maximum. The trade winds blow from the southeast with 10 to 15 knots in the cool season, with 15 to 25 knots in the rainy season and lead straight to the small bays of Grande Terre or the archipelago Iles Loyauté.

The best sailing season is in May and June and from September to November.

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Yacht charter New caledonia: Cruise Nouméa - îles des Pins or îles Loyauté

Cruise - Info New Caledonia - Nouméa - îles des Pins - Nouméa - Ouéva - Nouméa

Duration: 1 Week

Port of departure: Nouméa

You start your trip from Nouméa to Ile Ouen and sail through the lagoon of the Grand Sud with its wild world, beautiful landscapes, calm bays, lakes, primeval forests and scrubland interspersed with streams - and its ecological diversity. Humpback whales rest here from July to September.

You should definitely visit the former jade cave on Ile Ouen before continuing your cruise to Ile des Pins. On Kunié - as the Kanaks call this island - you will succumb to the magic of the bays Kuto, Kanuméra and Oro. The turquoise waters are home to a myriad of colorful fish and a variety of lobsters, turtles and bear crabs - a true paradise for divers. The protected nature of this island offers a unique vegetation with tall pines, bugnys and sandal trees as well as wild orchids and will fascinate you. We recommend a visit to Upi Bay and the small island of Nokanhui - one of the most beautiful anchorages in the world.

The return journey to Noumea will be along the coast of Grande Terre.

Cruise - Info New Caledonia - Nouméa - îles des Pins - Nouméa - îles Loyauté - Nouméa

Duration: 2 - 3 Weeks

Port of departure: Nouméa

From Ile des Pins you will sail via La Roche to Lifou Island, the largest of the Loyauté Islands, where you will visit the cliffs of Jokin, Easo and its chapel, Sandalwood Bay, the temple of Qanono, Chateaubriand Bay and the rocks of Xodré. Northwest of Lifou, head for the coconut palm-lined island of Ouvéa, some refer to it as "the island just outside paradise." Unforgettable are its emerald lagoon, its long beach (25 km) and the green parakeets, unique in the world. Worth seeing are the blue hole of Anawa, the bridge of Mouli and the rocks of Lékiny.

You will cross again to Grande Terre to Hienghène and drive along the coast to the south via Houaïlou back to Nouméa. Along the way you will pass wide rivers, breathtaking waterfalls, spectacular rock formations and lush plant life.

The snow-white sandy beaches and the crystal clear turquoise blue to emerald green lagoon make this vacation a unique experience.

Editorial

Dear motorboat drivers

Dear sailors

we are delighted – in our 10th season – to welcome you on board!

After we took you to Tahiti (French Society Islands) and Sicily last year, this year we will take you to Greece in the heart of the Aegean – Cyclades and Dodecanese – as well as to the Saronic Islands.

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For customers who are looking for something special, we offer owner’s yachts – for upmarket and comfortable cruising – or performance yachts – for the sporting challenge or ideal in light-wind areas to make even faster progress.

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We will be happy to contact you to advise you on your holiday plans.

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