 :: Nukualofa,
Tonga ::
There is plenty to explorein Nukualofa, the capital of Tonga. Frequently referred to as the “Crown Jewel of the South Pacific”, Tonga is the only constitutional monarchy remaining in this region of the South Pacific. Tonga, comprised of over 170 islands, is well-known for its beaches, culture and beyond.
Tonga boasts cultural, adventure, and relaxing attractions and activities for your enjoyment. Among the cultural attractions are the Tonga Royal Palace, the Royal Tombs, and the Tongan National Cultural Center, many places also offer Tongan feasts with cultural dancing. In terms of adventure activities, be sure to consider: scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing (marlin, mahi mahi, and yellowfin tuna are frequent catches), sailing, kayaking, surfing and trekking. If you are looking for more relaxing endeavors, whale watching, sightseeing, and beach time are all excellent options.
Tonga Links
South Pacific Tourism Organization - http://www.spto.org/spto/cms/destinations/tonga/
Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/tonga/
Tonga Holiday - http://www.tongaholiday.com/
- Students
will take a minimum of 12 Cal Poly quarter units
pluse 2 CMA semester units of training. All students
on board must take a 40-hour life saving program
that helps prepare them for emergencies that may
occur on board. This course is scheduled one week
prior to departure. A 30-hour seminar is also provided
to allow students to familiarize themselves with
fire safety, seamanship, navigation, engineering,
communication, rescue-at-sea, and marine environmental
protection.
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