What to do in Nuku'alofa, Tonga???

[Kiwi_cruiser]

What would you recommend doing in Nuku'alofa or the day??? and what else is there not to miss in Nuku'Alofa??

 

Also is there any good snorkelling spots you recommend??

[Fletcher]

Rent a car and drive around the island. While not scenic in the Moorea sense, the island has some beautiful beaches and you also get to see some traditional Tongan villages. There is a bizarre neolithic site and the main town is pretty shabby and uninteresting, tobe honest, apart from the Royal Palace which is about the only 'must-see.' As far as snorkelling is concerned, Tonga has world class reefs in the Haapai Group and Vavau. Big ships can't go there.

[Salty Sea Dog]

Well worth popping into any church you see.

 

I was there just before xmas one year and caught the choir having a practice session at the Cathedral which was totaly amazing. Later in the day I went back and there was a wedding on. Great people watching moments.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Thank You everyone for your ideas and information :)

[alibabacruisers]

Thanks for the info as well. Any info on shopping and prices there?

 

Hope you will come back and give us an update on how your cruise goes including your visit to Tonga. Have you decided what you are going to do?