Sailing and voyage options

Go Sailing!  A three hour return trip out into the Cook Strait and around the beautiful Mana Island Science Reserve. This costs $85 per person. Children (2-16yrs, half price), infants free. Minimum charge for the yacht of $420. Maximum of 7 passengers.

Learn to Sail:
  A three hour introduction to sailing. Learn the basics of keel boat sailing and how to traverse the Cook Strait and Marlborough Sounds in confidence and safety. I take groups of up to six people for $600 per three hour session (e.g. $100 each for six people).

Team building:  A five hour hour sailing trip designed to get the whole team working in unison! I take groups of up to six people for $780 per session (e.g. $130 each for six people).

Couples cruise: A three hour return trip out to Mana Island for that special person. It can include a circumnavigation of Mana Island or anchoring close to the Island to view the scenery and wildlife from the comfort of the yacht. Ideal for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. Weekends and summer evenings only $295 for 2 people.

Voyages to Mana Island Science Reserve: This is a five hour return trip with a landing on Mana Island ($600, maximum of 9 passengers). Walk around the island's many tracks and see rare birds, lizards and the Cook Strait giant weta. This costs $105 per person. Children (6-16yrs, half price), infants free. Minimum charge for the yacht of $645. Maximum of 9 passengers.

Voyages from Mana (Wellington) to the Marlborough Sounds: Not for the faint hearted! Sail across the Cook Strait to the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. I can transport you anywhere in Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton northwards for $1000 per trip, for a maximum of six people. Sail direct from the North Island to Ship Cove (beginning of the Queen Charlotte track) or Furneaux Lodge for little more than the cost of ferry, plus water taxi! 

Many more options are available, including snorkelling, weddings and the casting of a loved one's ashes. Meals or snacks, rods, tackle and bait can also be supplied for an additional price. We will tailor to suit your needs, so please ask us!

Gift vouchers also available!

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