Directory

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Charter companies

Heritage Expeditions Ltd

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Heritage Expeditions, New Zealand’s only family-owned and -operated expedition cruise company, are pioneers in authentic, small ship expedition cruising. Founded by dedicated conservationists Rodney and Shirley Russ in 1984, and now run by their sons Aaron and Nathan, our unique itineraries, exclusive experiences and real citizen science opportunities are honed by more than 40 years of unparalleled experience.

The Russ family, a family of botanists, biologists and adventurers, have a more than 50-year conservation legacy and are driven by their passion for, and knowledge of, sharing the world’s wildest and most isolated places aboard our luxurious 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer and 18-guest expedition yacht Heritage Explorer. These include the islands and shores of Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, the Kimberley coast, around New Zealand and down to the world’s most remote Subantarctic Islands and into the ‘heart of Antarctica’ the Ross Sea where we are the world’s most experienced operators with more than 35-years experience.

Charter Yachts Australia

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Discover true freedom when you skipper your own charter boat and start sailing around Queensland’s 74 idyllic Whitsunday Islands.
No licence is required to charter, just some basic boat handling experience or a willingness to learn.

Get your crew together, choose a boat from our fleet of yachts and catamarans and you’re on your way to sailing on your very own exciting and unique Whitsunday Island bareboat adventure!

Sail Connections

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For more than three decades the Sail Connections team has been introducing people to the pleasures of bareboating and crewed sailboat charter holidays all around the world. Our mission: to put you aboard the best charter sailboat in the destination of your dreams at the price that fits your 

Whether you are an experienced crew of mariners looking for a full bareboat adventure, an occasional sailor leading a group of family or friends on vacation, or a sailing novice with the dream of going places and getting there under sail, we can put you on a boat charter in any one of the world’s amazing sailing destinations.

Our service is ruled by personal communications, not algorithms. We talk to you and help you find the right boat in the right place to meet your group objectives in the style that fits your budget. Our services include full bareboat, crewed bareboat and fully crewed scheduled charters. We are also a referral point for sailing professionals conducting occasional sailboat tours who take bookings by the cabin.

Sail Connections was founded in 1990, with the current owners operating the business since 2010. Over that time we have continued to build an international reputation for excellence in charter boat services. We are proud of our record in helping people everywhere experience the joys of sailing on vacation.

At Sail Connections, our passion is yachting. Our pledge is to make the right connections for the greatest sailing adventure you can imagine.

Charter Boat Broker Ltd

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Charter Boat Broker Ltd offer Charter Boat, Boat Broker, Vessel Management and Vessel Maintenance, and Yachting Agency Superyacht Support Services, and was created in 2006 with the intent to provide the highest standard of service in the yachting industry.

There was a need for our type of experience and expertise in New Zealand, we are a dynamic company who strive to deliver beyond our client and industry expectations.

The Team

Charter Boat Broker Ltd is a highly motivated, keen and mature team willing to go the extra mile.  We have a passion for the yachting industry.  Our experience, qualifications and knowledge makes it evident that we can handle any situation.

We strive and challenge ourselves to exceed expectations for the benefit of clients, guests, vessel owners and crew.

We are able to combine our significant years of yachting and boating experience.  Our skills are wide and varied, therefore providing the best services to meet your needs.

Marine Concierge (NZ) Ltd

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Marine ​Concierge was founded at the end of 2019. 

While working in fleet management for the New Zealand commercial marine industry, Eric realised there was a unique opportunity to bring the high-quality, professional care of big business to private boat owners. 

With over 50 years’ combined experience in the marine and associated industries, our team has an extensive range of knowledge and skills to provide excellence in what we do for our clients. 

We have fostered a network of trusted specialists and suppliers who ensure that we are able to do anything and everything to meet your needs. 

In true concierge-style we can and will open doors for you, saving you time and money.

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Electric Boat Co NZ Ltd

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We offer a range of high quality, robust electric boats for sale or hire.

We also sell and install quality, commercial-grade motors for all types of electric boats, whether you are converting an existing boat or designing a new build. Our product range is all manufactured in Europe, designed and proven to last for decades in continuous service on hire craft. Unlike other cheaply built electric outboards available in NZ, You can rest assured that our range of products have been selected because they will stand up to everything the tough NZ boating environment can throw at them, and they’ll keep on doing it for decades to come. That’s true sustainability.

In November 2020 we plan to launch our own fleet of electric boats for self-drive hire on the beautiful Kerikeri river in the Bay of Islands, the heart of New Zealand’s winterless Northland.

Our electric boats will provide the unique opportunity to explore the tranquil Kerikeri river in silence and serenity, getting up close to birds and wildlife.

No license is required to hire these electric boats, but we can provide lessons or even an experienced, licensed commercial skipper/guide if you’d prefer to sit back and relax while we do the driving.

Amare Charter Co

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Amare Charter Co are specialists in bespoke South Pacific yacht charters, delivering world-class experiences with a personal touch.

37 South Ltd

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The people behind 37South pioneered the superyacht industry in the South Pacific where we are now the leading full service superyacht agent and support provider.  Our team has several lifetimes of nautical experience between us, our expertise runs both deep and broad. We can advise on and assist with a wide range of needs, from refits to new builds, from small scale provisioning to large scale engineering systems, yacht sales, cruising itineraries and charters.

We also partner with the leading global organisations in the superyacht industry to augment our own comprehensive offering and provide a suite of products, team of people and skillsets that cover all bases and requirements.