Sailing the World with Paxtours

Sailing the Caribbean
 

Caribbean: sailing heaven

The waters surrounding Caribbean lands display all shades from azure through turquoise to emerald and move with a gentle swell to the pulse of the Atlantic Ocean. North-eastern trade winds push the waves westward and the murmur of the ocean reaches through the coral reefs to fill some of the best natural harbours in the world.
Competition sailors come for year-round racing regattas for which we can organize their participation but most of our visitors are content to do a sailing cruise, dropping anchor in an isolated bay so that they can swim in crystal clear water and enjoy a picnic lunch.

If you want to see the deeper corals but do not dive, most boats are equipped with snorkelling gear. Some are also equipped with all scuba diving and deep sea fishing gear. On option, kayaks and windsurf are a good way to reach remoter snorkelling areas.
Whether you are looking for a quiet sail around our beautiful coasts, a rum cruise or a sea adventure, the Caribbean is your first port of call.


 Weather
In the Caribbean area winds generally blow from an east to north-easterly direction. During the winter months, winds blow on average between 15-25 knots (Force 3-6). Average daily temperatures are between 22-30°C, temperatures can, however, rise during the summer months. Evening temperatures drop slightly but remain warm and comfortable throughout the night.

 Seasons
High season : from December 15 to January 10
Middle season : December, January to April
Low season : May to November

 


Sailing the Mediterranean
 

Spain, French Riviera, Corsica, Italy
 Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus


Southern Europe boasts the largest inland sea whose shores guard the history of the greatest civilisations of the Ancient times. With its irregular coastline, innumerable ports and numerous islands (inviting boats to pull into port), the Mediterranean is an extensive navigational zone. We can offer you high quality ships and the possibility to navigate in waters laden with sweet scents and History
 
 
 Climate
 The Mediterranean’s climate (hot and dry) makes navigation possible all year long. However, the most pleasant period is from April to October. Where the average temperature ranges from 16 to 28°C.

 


Sailing the South Pacific
 
Discover the gigantic lagoon of New Caledonia and the crystal-clear waters of the Society and Tuamotu archipelagos in Polynesia where various types of fauna mingle. Multicoloured fish, extraordinarily shaped coral (a pure paradise for the under-water hunter), beaches, bays and islands where nature is preserved and protected.


Fleet & services
The fleets comprise sailing boats from outstanding shipyards, implying that they are of extremely good quality and comfort.

Bareboat: catamarans and monohulls
Crewed charter: programmes and cabin charters
Tours: New Caledonia and Polynesia (Society and Tuamotu Islands)


Climate
Whether you are considering New Caledonia or Polynesia, their climates consist of two main climates: the dry season (winter), from June to November and the wet, cyclone season (summer), from December to May. On average, temperatures vary from 25 to 28°C throughout the year and the rate of the trade-winds slows down in the summertime (cyclone season).

 


Sailing the Indian Ocean
 


The Seychelles.

Over one hundred islands set in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a thousand miles from the nearest land mass, the Seychelles are jewels of nature, mostly uninhabited, undiscovered by tourism. This is one of the finest sailing areas in the world.

The southern winter, April through October, is the best time to sail. There is more rain in the summer season, November to April, but the tropical showers are cooling and end quickly. Since the islands lie outside the cyclone belt, storms are rare. The Seychelles abound in spectacular vistas, exotic wildlife, pristine beaches, and warm hospitality.

It is absolutely true that there is nowhere else in the world quite like these islands lost in time.

 

Choose from any of the above exciting itineraries and let us
make all the arrangements for you!


 For information on any of our travel services, contact:
 Paxtours International Travel,
Suite 6, 16-18 Cooper Street, Double Bay
E-mail: info@paxtourstravel.com
Telephone: +61 2 9327 1001 Fax: +61 2 9327 6175

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