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Yachts at moorings in Neiafu harbour at dawn
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Anchoring and clearance in Vava'u

Moorings, anchoring depths, the town wharf and customs clearance in Neiafu harbour.

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Neiafu harbour

Moorings and anchoring

MooringsAll moorings in the harbour are privately owned. Ask before you pick one up.
Beluga DivingRents moorings on VHF channel 09 for about TOP 15 a night. Weekly and monthly rates are available.
AnchoringPossible, but the water is 30 to 40 m deep. Anchor well clear of the moorings.
RadioCall Marine and Ports on VHF channel 16 or 26 when you enter the harbour.
Pearl farmsMabe pearl farms lie in the harbour and at the harbour entrance. Do not anchor close to them.

Noonsite, Neiafu docking page, updated June 2026.

Commercial wharf

Queen Halaevalu Wharf

The Logistics Cluster describes the wharf as the main activity centre of the port. It handles cargo and domestic vessels. 2022 figures.

Maximum sizeLength 120 m, beam 20 m, draught 7.0 m
Channel draught6.6 m
PilotageCompulsory. The pilot boards outside the harbour limit
Large shipsA safe anchorage is available for large cruise liners that cannot reach the wharf
Run byThe Marine and Ports Division of the Ministry of Infrastructure

Logistics Cluster, Tonga logistics capacity assessment, Port of Neiafu.

Clearance

Customs and entry

Advance notice

Noonsite says Customs requires an Advance Notice of Arrival at least 24 hours in advance. The Port Officer Guide gives the same 24 hours.

Customs hours

Tonga Customs lists business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Special attendance outside those hours needs an application at least 2 working days in advance. The Port Officer Guide says Customs also opens on Saturday until noon, and that an overtime fee is charged on Saturday morning.

Chartering

The Port Officer Guide says it is illegal to charter your yacht in Tonga.

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