Guide to Auckland Charter Sailing Boats
and Yachts) Crewed

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Chieftain Cruises, Auckland's boat charter base, has a variety of fully crewed sailing boats/yachts available for day cruises or extended cruising in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf or the Bay of Islands. Skippered boats range in size from 40ft to 125ft and vary from budget family vessels to five star luxury. 

For those with time for extended cruising, New Zealand’s north island provides endless stretches of unspoiled beaches, dozens of isolated islands and secluded anchorages unmatched anywhere on the globe.

The Bay of Islands is an easy coastal trip from Auckland which can be done in as little as 2 days, or over 4-5 days  taking it in relaxed stages.

See also our range of power boats, launches and ferries.

 

 

1. OHANA
15.5 m/50 ft
Max 21 guests - day
Max 6 guests   - o'night

  

2. RANUI
23m/73ft
Max 50 guests - day
Max 12 guests  -o'night

 Ranui - traditional motor sailer
Pride of Auckland - daily lunch and dinner cruises

 

3. PRIDE OF AUCKLAND
14m/45ft
Max 20 guests - day
 

  

4. AMERICA'S CUP BOATS
22m.2m/73ft
Max 30 guests - day
 

 America's Cup yachts available daily for 2-3 hour sails - awesome experience
Soren Larsen - Auckland's tall ship for corporate functions, NZ coastal cruising and Pacific Island adventures 5. SOREN LARSEN
45m/145ft
Max 90 guests - day
Max 24 guests - o'night		 6. BREUM
22m.2m/73ft
Max 30 guests - day
Max 6 guests   - o'night 		Breum - charming sailing yacht from yesteryear.
7. TRANSFORMER
12.5m/42ft
Max 15 guests - day
Max 6 guests   - o'night 		8. ARCTURUS
20.4 m/67 ft
Max 15 guests - day
Max 5 guests   - o'night 		Acturus - a sailing experience not to be missed
Sanga na Langa - elegant sailing catamaran for day and overnight cruises 9. SANGA NA LANGA
14m/45ft
Max 20 guests - day
Max 8 guests   - o'night 		10. SOUTHERN SPIRIT
16.6m/55ft
Max 30 guests - day
Max 7 guests   - o'night		 Southern Spirit - budget sailing boat for casual day sails
Spontaneous - luxury sailing yacht for day and coastal cruising
11. SPONTANEOUS
16.5m/54ft
Max 18  guests - day
Max 6 guests    - o'night 		 
All of our sail boats come under the umbrella of the New Zealand "Safe Ship Management System", which demands each boat meets stringent standard requirements and carries all of the equipment deemed necessary to ensure your safety. Boat captains are fully licensed and chosen for their people skills and sound knowledge of New Zealand's cruising grounds.