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  New Zealand
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Charter vessels in Abel Tasman National Park, D'Urville Island,  
and the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand  

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Exclusive Charter Sailing Trips and Prices

Day & Multiday Holidays

Exclusive trips can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. Here are just four of our most popular and requested trips.

Abel Tasman Multi Day
Abel Tasman 2,3 or 4 Day Overnight Tours
D'Urville Wilderness
Ultimate Cruise

 

Abel Tasman National Park Multi Day Cruises Suggested itineraries for 2 or 3 day cruises
Day 1:	Sail into the sunset from Nelson to Torrent Bay, Abel Tasman National Park. Enjoy the night sky, visit the glow-worm caves.
Day 2:	Breakfast in sun. Stroll on golden beaches or swim. Cruise the coastline close to shore. Maybe see dolphins, seals, penguins and birdlife. Walk some of the coastal track, or 'sundowners' and BBQ on board in the bay of your choice.
Day 3	Enjoy another relaxing day in The Park. Maybe use our kayaks to explore the rocky outcrops or try your hand at fishing or snorekling. Catch the afternoon sea breeze for your sail back to Nelson

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Abel Tasman 2,3 or 4 Day Overnight Tours NEW!

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And now we offer NEW overnight holiday options! Fully immerse yourself and relax in the beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park where everything is organized for you. Choose a 2, 3 or 4 day tour (or longer if you wish!) where your yacht is your accommodation, meals, activities and transport – all in one package! Just bring yourself, relax and enjoy! TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Skipper is your personal guide & host with excellent local knowledge. No fixed itinerary, so are flexible to customize your holiday to maximize your interests and weather & opportunities. Try fishing, swimming, beach strolling, walking coastal track, kayaking. Full use of the yacht’s inventory including sit-on-kayaks, fishing & snorkeling gear etc Those walking the coastal track can be dropped in a bay of their choice and picked up in another. Some guests can be active while others can choose to sit back and just relax. Stay onboard overnight on anchor in secluded bays. Explore and stay in remote bays where there are no lodges or shore side accommodation. Awake to the sound of Adele Island birdsong. Enjoy the stillness and beauty of sunrise and sunsets Explore the northern end of the National Park accessible by only a few. View fur seals, marine and birdlife. Ideal for families, friends and small groups. No sailing experience necessary. All meals included. Activity, transport and accommodation –all in one! The environmental friendly way to explore Abel Tasman National Park. Ideal for a full immersion of the beauty and relaxation of the Abel Tasman National Park onboard a large comfortable catamaran. Often referred to as a holiday within the holiday. Explore the remote Northern end of The Park, accessable by only a few, where there are no lodges or any land based accommodation. Depart and return to Kaiteriteri. Trips are exclusive skippered charter and customized to clients interests. For 2 to 8 guests (minimum charge 4 ). Ideal for family, friends or small groups. Cabins are private doubles or twin share, with private or share bathroom. All meals included. Full use of yacht’s inventory including sit on kayaks, fishing & snorkeling gear, dinghy etc. Skipper is the personal guide and host with excellent local knowledge. Opportunities for sailing, fishing, swimming, beach strolling, walking coastal track, kayaking, viewing NZ fur seals, marine and birdlife. Explore shallow lagoons, islands, golden beaches and bays. Those walking the track can be dropped in one bay and picked up in another. Some guests can be active while others can sit back and relax. No sailing experience necessary. Stay onboard overnight on anchor in secluded bays. Enjoy the stillness of sunrise and sunsets and the quiet of The Park when the day trippers have departed. NEW PRODUCT!! OVERNIGHT PACKAGE SAILING TOURS Name of tour Rate per Person* Rate per extra person >4 Pax Tour Departure & Return times** Tour Departure & Return points 2 DAY SAILING TOUR $879.00 $660.00 Depart: Day 1, 10:00am Return: Day 2, 4:30pm Kaiteriteri 3 DAY SAILING TOUR $1350.00 $995.00 Depart: Day 1, 10:00am Return: Day 3, 4:30pm Kaiteriteri 4 DAY SAILING TOUR $1760.00 $1320.00 Depart: Day 1, 10:00am Return: Day 4, 4:30pm Kaiteriteri Nelson return coach transfers to Kaiteriteri or Marahau $46.00 $46.00 Will vary depending on hotel location Nelson hotels *Minimum charge 4 people. No child rate. ** Times can be varied to suit client Lunch, dinner & breakfasts included.

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D'Urville Wilderness Sailing Adventure - 5 Days
Day 1:	Sail to Abel Tasman National Park, overnight in the Anchorage.
Day 2:	Explore a little of the park and catch the afternoon seabreeze to reach across to Greville Harbour, D'Urville Island. Overnight in tranquil Mill Arm.
Day 3:	Explore the very rugged coastline between Greville Harbour and Port Hardy. Overnight.
Day 4:	Cruise around top of D'Urville Island through Stephen's Passage. Visit the Rangitotio Islands. Overnight at Wilderness Resort, Catherines Cove.
Day 5:	Sail through French Pass tidal race, return to Nelson on the afternoon breeze under spinnaker.

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Ultimate Cruise Abel Tasman, d'Urville Island, Marlborough Sounds 5-7 Days
Day 1:	Depart Nelson, sail to the golden sandy beaches of Abel Tasman National Park, relax in sheltered bay.
Day 2:	Explore magnificent bush and beaches of the park. Walk some of the coastal tracks. See dolphins, seals, penguins and birdlife.
Day 3:	Sail across Tasman Bay to Greville Harbour, D'Urville Island; you can do a 'watch'.
Day 4:	Enjoy the rugged beauty of D'Urville Island. Harvest fresh seafood for your dinner.
Day 5:	Sail through the tidal race of French Pass. Stopover at the Wilderness Resort for dinner and drinks.
Day 6:	Explore the many attractive bays in the Marlborough Sounds. Walking, fishing, swimming, feasting on greenlipped mussels, visiting the locals.
Day 7:	A leisurely sail to Havelock; the end of an exhilarating week on the water.

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Exclusive Charter Rates: to October 2012

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