Hanse 315 · 9.62m
Phantasea
- People
- 4 ideal · 5 max
- Shoulder
- $975 /day
- Summer
- $1,095 /day
2026–27 season · rates in NZD per day
Fleet & rates
Twelve fully equipped, well-maintained boats, based at Waikawa Marina. Choose self-drive (bareboat) to explore at your own pace, or a skippered charter.
From $975 per day
Yachts
With a range of yachts we have a vessel to suit all group dynamics, sizes and budgets. Choose a different anchorage each evening.
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 · 10.5m
Okoromai
- People
- 6 ideal · 6 max
- Shoulder
- $1,095 /day
- Summer
- $1,210 /day
Beneteau Oceanis 393 · 11.92m
Sirocco
Surveyed for 8 people and plenty of space for 6.
- People
- 6 ideal · 8 max
- Shoulder
- $1,210 /day
- Summer
- $1,330 /day
Beneteau 44 · 13.4m
Bugamar
- People
- 8 ideal · 8 max
- Shoulder
- $1,330 /day
- Summer
- $1,450 /day
From $1,045 per day
Launches
Launches are a great way to get out into the Sounds quickly, allowing you more time to tie up, sit back, relax and enjoy the company of your friends and family, or head out fishing, diving, cruising and exploring.
Merry Fisher 795 · 7.4m
Rouge
- People
- 2/4 overnight · 4/6 daytime
- Shoulder
- $1,045 /day
- Summer
- $1,145 /day
Pelin Sterling 36 · 10.6m
Euphoria
- People
- 4 ideal · 6 max
- Shoulder
- $1,310 /day
- Summer
- $1,435 /day
Grand Banks 42 · 13.8m
Tybah
- People
- 4 ideal · 6 max
- Shoulder
- $1,440 /day
- Summer
- $1,595 /day
From $530 per day
Runabouts
Hire a runabout for the freedom to explore at your own pace and to your own schedule. Some runabouts can be towed away to the Nelson lakes or locally, so ask us. Otherwise all our boats are launched for you from Waikawa Marina.
Fi-Glass Cavalier 115 · 5.4m
Slingshot II
- People
- 4 ideal · 5 max
- Shoulder
- $530 /day
- Summer
- $650 /day
Frewza F18 Hardtop · 5.8m
Morpheus
- People
- 4 ideal · 6 max
- Shoulder
- $555 /day
- Summer
- $670 /day
McLay 650 HT Cruiser · 6.5m
Orion
- People
- 4 ideal · 6 max
- Shoulder
- $600 /day
- Summer
- $720 /day
Huntsman Xcalibur · 7.5m
Xcalibur
250 HP Mercury inboard, with a rear platform for swimming, water sports and fishing.
- People
- 6 ideal · 7 max
- Shoulder
- $695 /day
- Summer
- $800 /day
Skippered only · Beneteau 54
Voila
Let our professional skippers guide you around these magical waterways. Skipper and one crew member are included. Not catered.
- Day trip
- From $3,440
- 9 max on board
- Overnight
- From $4,485
- 2-4 ideal · 6 max on board
Seasons
When to come
Daily rates are based on minimum charter periods. Shorter charters may be possible with a surcharge, and day rates are available on request.
| Shoulder | 1–30 Nov and 1 Mar–31 May | 3 day min. |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | 1–23 Dec and 15 Jan–end of Feb | 3 day min. |
| Peak | 24 Dec–14 Jan | 5 day min. |
| Winter | 1 Jun–31 Oct | Closed, still taking bookings |
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Discounts
Stack your savings
- 4 days6% off
- 5 days9% off
- 6 days12% off
- 7 days15% off
- 8 days18% off
- 9 days or more21% off
Multi-day discounts need full payment at booking and don't apply in peak season. Early booking (5%) and return guest (10% or 5%) discounts can be combined with them.
Extras
Add-ons and toys
- Onboard accommodation, per person$40 adult · $20 child
- Bedding (free for 7+ days)$35 single · $50 double
- Dinghy outboardIncluded
- Stand up paddle board$30 + $20/day
- Kayak (single)$30 + $15/day
- Fishing rod$10/day
- Ski biscuit or water skis$15/day
- Familiarisation or skipper, 2 hrs$160
The $30 on kayaks and paddle boards is a one-off loading fee.
What's on board
Fully equipped
Yachts and launches come with a galley (fridge and freezer, cookware, coffee plunger, and on most boats a stove and oven), pillows, a tender, local charts, cruising guide, tide tables, VHF radio, life jackets, first aid kit, flares and an EPIRB. Extras like GPS, radar and fish finders vary by boat.
Runabouts don't have tenders or galley equipment. Linen, kayaks, SUPs and fishing gear can be hired, so let us know before you arrive.