Vaka Expeditions Polynesian Logo

I’m ready to give Vaka Expeditions its visual identity and need a clean, minimalist logo that still feels unmistakably Polynesian. The centre-piece should be a stylised traditional outrigger canoe set against a subtle hint of ocean, supported by our slogan “expeditions in the last pacific kingdom.”

Key points to keep in mind
• Tone: adventurous yet refined; we host live-aboard surf, whale-swim, dive and fishing trips in Tonga.
• Colour: gold and dark blue for both the mark and the serif text.
• Style: minimalist illustration—not intricate line art—so it reproduces crisply on hull decals, crew shirts and digital media.
• Typography: classic serif lettering for “Vaka Expeditions,” balanced with the tagline in a complementary weight.

Deliverables
• Scalable vector files (AI, EPS, SVG) plus high-res PNGs.
• Primary full-colour version, dark-on-light and light-on-dark alternates, and a single-colour stamp.
• A brief style guide showing colour codes and font names for consistent future use.

I’ll provide quick feedback during the sketch stage so we can lock the concept before moving to final polish. Looking forward to seeing your take on our modern Polynesian adventure brand.