Private Full-Day Yacht Charter

Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

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from $5,464.30 per group

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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Indian Summer Charter

Overview

A full day on the water with the boat to yourselves: this private charter from Picton puts a crewed motor yacht at your group's disposal for eight to nine hours of cruising Queen Charlotte Sound. Indian Summer Charter runs the trip, with a captain and crew included. Only your group takes part.

The day is deliberately flexible. The yacht carries fishing and snorkeling gear, kayaks and sea biscuits, all included, so you can swim, fish or paddle as the day allows. Water skis, paddle boards and jet skis can be arranged too, though those need to be requested ahead. Between stops you simply cruise the Sound, and toilets and bottled water are on board.

Food is where you make choices. You can bring your own, buy drinks on the boat, or pay extra for a personal chef to handle meals. This is a private tour, so no other travellers join you. Anyone with a pushchair can still participate, and service animals are allowed. Bear in mind the boat is not wheelchair accessible, parking carries a fee of 12 dollars per day, and the trip needs decent weather to run.

From$5,464.30 per group

Duration8 to 9 hours

Reviews2 reviews

What's Included

Included

Captain & crew
Fishing & snorkeling equipment, Kayaks and sea biscuits, as well as full use of the motor yacht for cruising the Queen Charlotte Sound
Bottled water
Toilets on board (Restroom on board)
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

Alcoholic beverages
Dinner (You can bring your own food on board)
Parking fees: $12 per day

Run byIndian Summer Charter

Itinerary

Meet the operatorA pickup arrangement is not stated, so check with the operator to confirm the meeting point before the day. Parking fees are not included.
Cruise Queen Charlotte SoundThe route passes through the Marlborough Sounds, with full use of the motor yacht for cruising. The vessel has a restroom on board.
Water activitiesFishing and snorkeling equipment, kayaks and sea biscuits are included. Water skis, paddle boards and jet skis are available on request.
Food and drinkBring your own food on board, or arrange breakfast, lunch or dinner from a personal chef at an extra cost. Drinks can be bought on board or supplied for a fee.
Day endsThe full experience runs eight to nine hours from start to finish.

ToiletsOn board

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth sorting before you book this charter.

It is private. Only your group takes part. No other travellers join you on board.
Sort food ahead. Dinner is not included and alcohol is not included either. You can bring your own food on board, buy beverages on the boat, or pay extra for a personal chef to supply meals.
Request extras early. Water skis, paddle boards and jet skis are available on request rather than automatically loaded. Mention them when booking if your group wants them.
Getting there. The meeting point is near public transportation, and pushchairs are fine on board. Parking is not free, at 12 dollars per day, so factor that in if you are driving.
Weather matters. This experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled due to weather, a different date or a full refund is offered. Have a backup plan for your day in case the Sound turns rough.
Confirmation timing. Booking confirmation arrives within 48 hours, subject to availability. Service animals are allowed, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible.

From$5,464.30 per group

Reviews2 reviews

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Common issues. The charter is not wheelchair accessible, which matters for some travellers. Alcohol, dinner and chef prepared meals all cost extra, and parking fees of 12 dollars per day are not covered. Changes or cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time get no refund and no accepted changes. The trip also depends on a minimum number of travellers and on reasonable weather, though in either case the operator offers an alternative date or a full refund rather than leaving you out of pocket.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Charter Price?

The captain and crew, full use of the motor yacht for cruising Queen Charlotte Sound, fishing and snorkeling equipment, kayaks, sea biscuits, bottled water, a restroom on board and an air conditioned vehicle are all included. Only your group participates, since this is a private tour.

Is Food And Drink Included?

Bottled water is included, but dinner and alcoholic beverages are not. You can bring your own food on board, buy drinks on the boat, or have a personal chef provide breakfast, lunch or dinner at an extra cost.

Can We Go Water Skiing Or Use Jet Skis?

Yes, but on request. Water skis, paddle boards and jet skis are available if you ask, while kayaks, sea biscuits and the fishing and snorkeling gear are already part of the package.

Is Pickup Provided From My Hotel?

A pickup arrangement is not stated, so check with the operator before booking for the meeting details. The departure point is near public transportation, and parking is available for 12 dollars per day at your own cost.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Pushchairs are accessible on board, service animals are allowed, and most travellers can participate. However, the yacht is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with serious mobility limits should think carefully before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and no changes are accepted, with cut off times based on local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum traveller number is not met, you get a different date or experience, or a full refund.