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- Boats
- 11
- From / night
- €635
- Typical week
- €6,524
- Cabins
- 2–4
- Guest rating
- ★ 10/10
Fleet snapshot of September 28, 2026. Prices and availability change daily — the live list below is current.
New Zealand's charter fleet listed here is small, a mix of sailing yachts, catamarans and a few motor boats from local operators, many of them older cruising boats. It is a country with a strong sailing culture, and its cruising grounds are varied and often dramatic.
The best-known areas are the Bay of Islands in Northland, a sheltered bay of about 140 islands with many anchorages, the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland with Waiheke, Great Barrier and the other gulf islands, and the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island, a maze of drowned valleys with calm water and forested shores. Check the listed base on each boat, since the fleet is spread thinly.
The season follows the southern-hemisphere summer, from about December to March, with the settled weeks often in February and March. Weather is changeable in any season and fronts can move through quickly, so a flexible plan and a close eye on the marine forecast matter more here than in the tropics.
Boats based in New Zealand
A selection from the current fleet. Prices are per night for the next available week.
CatamaranBali 4.5 | Serenity
13.6 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2016
★ 10 (1 review)
No licence needed
Paihia Marina · Silver Wave
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€1,027 / night≈ €7,188 / week
CatamaranKelsall 54 | Cool Change
16.6 m · 4 cabins · 2005
No licence needed
Paihia Marina · Silver Wave
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€940 / night≈ €6,583 / week
CatamaranSienna 38 | Cruczar
11.6 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2008
Westhaven Marina · Decked out Yachting
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€1,819 / night≈ €12,736 / week
Sailing yachtBavaria 30 | Elizabeth Reed
9.1 m · 2 cabins · sleeps 6 · 2005
Bayswater Marina · Charter Link
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€635 / night≈ €4,445 / week
MotorboatAxopar 28 | Tere Tere
8.8 m · 2018
No licence needed
Paihia Marina · Silver Wave
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€2,690 / night≈ €18,830 / week
Sailing yachtBavaria 46 | Bella Rosa
14 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2006
Bayswater Marina · Charter Link
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€1,375 / night≈ €9,625 / week
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Questions about chartering here
Where are the best sailing areas in New Zealand?
The Bay of Islands in Northland, the Hauraki Gulf off Auckland and the Marlborough Sounds at the top of the South Island. Check each boat's listed base to see which area it serves.
When is the best time to sail in New Zealand?
The southern summer, from about December to March; February and March are often the most settled. Weather can change quickly in any season.
Do I need a licence to charter in New Zealand?
A bareboat charter needs a recognised sailing licence for the skipper, and a radio certificate on board is usually expected. If nobody in the crew holds them, choose a skippered or fully crewed boat, which needs no licence.
How many charter boats are available in New Zealand?
11 boats are based in New Zealand in our latest fleet snapshot, from operators including Silver Wave, Decked out Yachting, Charter Link.
How much does a yacht charter in New Zealand cost?
Nightly prices start at €635 for a boat with cabins; a typical boat here costs about €932 a night, roughly €6,524 for a Saturday-to-Saturday week. July and August cost more, and skipper, fuel and extras are usually on top.
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