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

Arcturus is available for your customised yacht charter and can accommodate up to 15 passengers on a day charter, or a maximum of 6 overnight. We have designed several packages to suit everyone's ideas of the perfect sailing experience.

Perfectly located in the heart of the Viaduct Basin, Auckland, New Zealand, you can step out of your hotel, apartment or office back into the glamour of 1930's America.

Our options include excursions (harbour cruises), full days charters, sunset cruises, romantic getaways and eco-adventure charters.

CHARTER RATES

Specialising in small intimate groups of up to 15 people.
Discounts may apply for groups of over 10 people.

Daily Harbour Cruises (4-6pm) and Sunset Cruises (6-8pm) available.

2 Hour Harbour Cruise
of Auckland Harbour:
Complimentary tea and coffee provided.
$96 per person (min. 6 people).

To arrange your trip of a lifetime on Arcturus, a classic Alden schooner based in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand, call 0211 445 923 or email: bruce.dunlop@xtra.co.nz

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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 us on 0211 445 923 or email: mackem@ihug.co.nz

Find Arcturus! We have a map on our contact page, and you can even find us on Google Earth!

4 hour Cruise
Could be Team building, or possibly an end of year event. Extremely popular sailing experience for small businesses, social groups, birthdays, anniversaries.
$1350 (max. 15 people).

8hr Day Cruise
Explore some of the islands of the Hauraki Gulf
$2140 (max.15 people).
(Self- Catered or catering can be provided. Please contact us to discuss your options.)

Depart and finish from the Viaduct Basin.
Cash bar available, or corkage charge if you bring your own drinks.

Hauraki Island Weekend Getaway
$3165 (max. 5 people, includes gst)
Leave Friday afternoon, back Sunday evening. Bedding provided.

(Self- Catered or catering can be provided. Please contact us to discuss your options.)

Extended Charters
1-5 days $2140 per day
5 plus days $1,690 per day
(max. 5 people)

Bedding provided. Cash bar available if required. We can work in with all your wishes to make your charter an unforgetable experience. (Self-catered or catering can be provided. Please contact us to discuss your options.)

contact us on 0211 445 923 or email: mackem@ihug.co.nz

We offer an experience that can be soothing and relaxing or exhilarating (possibly a combination of them all depending upon the weather!). If you wish to spend your days sailing, adventuring and island hopping but prefer the privacy of a shore side accommodation, we can book you into a lovely B&B, guesthouse or lodge. We will cater a sailing package to suit your needs. Contact us now.

Terms and Conditions
A 30% deposit is required to hold a reservation.
We require cancellation notice 30 days prior to sailing for a full refund.
Rates are subject to change without notice.

Arcturus on You Tube
As we capture our great sailing experiences around the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Islands we are adding them to You Tube.

You could experience these sailing adventures for yourself, simply contact us at 0211 445 923 or email: mackem@ihug.co.nz

Arcturus on You Tube As we capture our great sailing experiences around the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Islands we are adding them to You Tube.

Arcturus on You Tube
As we capture our great sailing experiences around the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island, the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Islands we are adding them to You Tube.