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 38ft to 70ft and vary from budget family vessels to 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.

 

Ranui - traditional motor sailer  

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

 

2. SPONTANEOUS
16.5m/54ft
Max 18  guests - day
Max 6 guests    - o'night

 
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

5. ENCELADUS
12m/38ft
Max 7 guests - day
Max 4 guests   - o'night 		6. OHANA
15.5m/50ft
Max 21 guests - day
Max 6 guests   - o'night
Southern Spirit - budget sailing boat for casual day sails 7. SOUTHERN SPIRIT
16.6m/55ft
Max 30 guests - day
Max 7 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
       
     
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.