Classic Yacht Charter | Viaduct Harbour | Auckland New Zealand

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

Your skipper on board Arcturus is Bruce Dunlop, a native New Zealander with over 25 years sailing experience.
He has cruised extensively around the world, and spent many of these years living aboard and cruising his own yacht. Bruce is a master woodworker (with a passion for classic wooden boats) who was involved in all the refinements of the boat.

Latest News

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

Learn more about the kind of experience we can give you aboard Arcturus. Click here to view our schedules and rates.

View gallery images of Arcturus cruising and racing around the Hauraki Gulf.
Arcturus is a great boat to sail on. Join us for a unique experience! No experience necessary - do as much as you like, or kick back and relax...

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.

Bruce holds a RYA Offshore Certificate, necessary when he was working professionally on charter, and on private yachts in the South of France. Bruce also holds a NZ Commercial Master Certificate.

Bruce will be your host, ready to make your experience onboard a pleasurable one.

What we enjoy most is sharing our love of sailing Arcturus with you, our valued guests. A combination of experience and enthusiasm will assure you of an enjoyable and memorable voyage on board this classic Alden schooner.

When you step on board Arcturus, you can either sit back and relax, but we're sure you'll get more enjoyment from joining in and helping to sail her.

Described as obedient and well mannered, Arcturus cruises at 8 knots under full sail.

She is swift, yet comfortable and smooth which appeals to both the experienced sailor and the novice. Truly pleasurable sailing. Arcturus is available for charter and we will be happy to design a cruise or program which best fits your needs.

We often race Arcturus, mainly in the Classic Yacht Association Series.
We welcome any experienced sailors who would like to join or us, or beginners are equally as welcome. Don't worry, we'll "teach you the ropes"!

Contact Bruce Dunlop:

Phone: 0274 779 023

Home: +64 9 309 8385

Fax: +64 9 369 5013

Email: bruce.dunlop@xtra.co.nz