Classic Yacht Charter | Viaduct Harbour | Auckland New Zealand

Arcturus - Cruise Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf on a Classic Schooner

With timeless, elegant looks and a history that links her with one of America's greatest war heroes, General George S. Patton, the classic schooner Arcturus is still making her living in style offering guests a first-class sailing vacation in New Zealand.

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To arrange your trip of a lifetime on Arcturus, a classic Alden schooner based in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand, contact Bruce Dunlop on 0274 779 023 or email: bruce.dunlop@xtra.co.nz

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Viaduct Charter Club
Arcturus is proud to be part of this exciting venture, based in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland.

Along with the classic sailing vessel Breum, MV Friendship, we are pleased to offer a new concept in yacht charters, fishing, scuba diving and kayaking, offering harbour cruises, sunset cruises, corporate charters, regattas or just an excellent venue for meetings. From 6-30 people can be catered for, so don't hesitate, contact us now, or visit the web site to find out more.

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Luxury Cruising on Arcturus
When you step onboard Arcturus, our primary concern is to make sure that all your needs are fulfilled.

We will work with you to design a trip that best suits your idea of a dream cruise. Whether that's for a month, weekend, full or part day charter, we'll go the distance to hopefully meet your desires!

Check out the competitive Charter Options and Rates on Arcturus.

To arrange your trip of a lifetime on Arcturus, a classic Alden schooner based in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand, contact Bruce Dunlop on 0274 779 023 or email: bruce.dunlop@xtra.co.nz

Arcturus - your starting point for Eco tours and cultural tours of New Zealand
Explore the natural wonder that is the Hauraki Gulf, the yachtsman's playground just a short sail from Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.

We can take you to the inner islands of the Gulf, for example Motuhie, Waiheke or Tiritiri Matangi to mention a few. Or we can offer longer trips to Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula, or the beautiful Bay of Islands.

Some of the islands of the Gulf are nature reserves, where the Department of Conservation is providing a safe haven for endangered fauna to regenerate, to allow repopulation of the New Zealand mainland.

Check out the competitive Charter Options and Rates on Arcturus.

To arrange your trip of a lifetime on Arcturus, a classic Alden schooner based in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand, contact Bruce Dunlop on 0274 779 023 or email: bruce.dunlop@xtra.co.nz

Corporate/Group charters on Arcturus
Arcturus is the perfect vessel for that corporate or group charter that you've been planning. We can offer half or full day cruises for up to 16 people.

In conjunction with the Viaduct Charter Club we can cater for up to 30 people on a combined charter. using 3 different vessels.

Check out the competitive Charter Options and Rates on Arcturus.

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Arcturus is perfect for corporate or group charters, all year round. Contact Bruce Dunlop on

To arrange your trip of a lifetime on Arcturus, a classic Alden schooner based in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand, contact Bruce Dunlop on 0274 779 023 or email: bruce.dunlop@xtra.co.nz