We cruised through both Tahiti and Tonga. Both are spectacular and much less crowded than the Caribbean. Comparing Tonga and Tahiti
Tonga is:
- more isolated
- MUCH, MUCH less touristy
- less costly to provision
- Vava'u has around 40 anchorages all within a days sail
- the people are very friendly
Tahiti is:
- more exotic
- better water color
- much more expensive to provision
- more touristy (but not like the Caribbean)
--Sam