Finding superyacht roles in Vava'u

How to arrive, find a superyacht agency and check your papers for work in Vava'u.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Airport and harbour

Tonga Customs lists Lupepau'u Vava'u International Airport (VAV) as a port of entry for Vava'u. Noonsite lists Neiafu as a port of entry for yachts. Neiafu is the main town. The Logistics Cluster puts its population at about 6,000.

AirportLupepau'u Vava'u International Airport (VAV)

Yacht port of entryNeiafu

TownNeiafu, about 6,000 people

Rules

What foreign yachts must know

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

Advance noticeNoonsite says Customs requires an Advance Notice of Arrival at least 24 hours in advance.

Ports of entryNoonsite says Tonga has four ports of entry for yachts, and lists Neiafu as one. Tonga Customs lists the Vava'u airport for Vava'u.

Noonsite, updated July 2026. Tonga Customs ports of entry page. Port Officer Guide version 2026/8.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Tonga or Vava'u.

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