Hauraki Gulf Catamaran Charter: Exclusive Yacht Experience

Embark on an exclusive sailing charter to explore the stunning outer Hauraki Gulf. Swim, snorkel, and paddleboard while learning about the marine park and spotting wildlife. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waiheke Island - We can stop at a pest-free island for a guided walk, plus you’ll have opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding.
  • Hauraki Gulf - Our guide will help you learn about the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, its islands and people. You’ll spot seabirds and may see dolphins, and even whales, as we glide along with the wind in our sails.
What's Included
  • Stand-up paddleboard
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Ferry to/from Waiheke Island (tickets can be purchased from us)
Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTE: TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING FOR THIS CHARTER, MAKE SURE THE TRAVELER COUNT IS SET TO 1. YOU CAN INVITE UP TO 11 OF YOUR FRIENDS TO JOIN!
Set out on an exploration of the distant Hauraki Gulf on board the 41-foot catamaran, Pacific Star, offering daily sailings from Waiheke Island.
You get exclusive access to the yacht complete with two staff…

Location
Fullers360 Matiatia ticket office
Ocean View Road
Your tour begins and ends on Waiheke Island. We do not do hotel pickups. If you are travelling from Auckland on the 9am ferry, your guide from Terra & Tide will be holding a sign and standing on your left as you leave the ferry.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sue
Feb 3, 2026
Explore the NZ islands - Our captain was professional and friendly. After moving our sailing several times due to weather, it was worth the weight. We saw dolphins, Penquins, stingrays and sharks. We snokeled, kayaked, and paddle board in addition to our beautiful sail.
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Jenny
Feb 3, 2026
A beautiful sailing tour - Great Day and Service Even though the day was a bit cloudy and windy our hosts, Bruce and Renee provided an exceptional day of fun and siteseeing for us. We went around the Noises Islands and then had lunch in the cove of Rakino. Lunch was a light fare with a fantastic salad and lots of meats and cheeses, pumpkin sourdough bread, hummus, and fresh salmon. We also had sparkling Ice Tea made right on the island! Loved our sailing adventure!
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Trip47792886869
Jan 31, 2026
Pleasant Experience - I had a wonderful time on this trip. My friend sand I had the flexibility of choosing where to dock, it was peaceful and good times. Theres a paddle board and kayak, as well as snorkel gear to enjoy. Bruce and Renee are very knowledgeable and helpful
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Compass27335868810
Jan 27, 2026
Great Trip - Right from the moment we arrived we were extremely well looked after. The crew were very friendly and really good at their jobs
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627mariannac
Jan 3, 2026
Perfect Day Sailing in Waiheke - We had a perfect day with Captain Bruce and Renee! They could not have been nicer and more accommodating. We had fun swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and relaxing on the boat. The lunch spread was a delicious surprise, too. We couldn't have enjoyed this experience more!
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Adventure41050040389
Dec 8, 2025
Absolutely fabulous day out in the Hauraki Gulf - Absolutely fabulous day out in the Hauraki Gulf. Snorkeling, paddleboarding, doubles kayak, great food, great boat. The skipper Peter and his assistant, Renee we gracious hosts. We all had an amazing day. Highly recommend this for anyone. We were part of a 21st and it was just a truly wonderful day for us all.
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38mariam38
Dec 8, 2025
Recommend Experiencing this Brilliant Sailing Charter! - Honestly this was a perfect day. It was my daughter's 21st and Bruce, our skipper, was really experienced which made us all completely relax cos he was all over it - where to go, when to go and he was super flexible with the large'ish group we had. We snorkeled, swam, and floated about on the SUP and the kayak. Such fun and we felt the boat was a perfect size. Renee was fantastic as well and pre-empted everyones needs beautifully. Karen was incredibly helpful in the office and responded quickly and efficiently. Hats off to Terra and Tide - we would go again in a heartbeat! EVERYONE had a wonderful day and my daughter said it was one of the best days EVER!
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Tlondon1975
Mar 20, 2025
Best ever boating day around Waiheke Island - We had the most extraordinary experience on our boat excursion today. Bruce was an exemplary captain and host and showed us the best time! The boat was beautiful and clean and Bruce provided us with so much information about the islands. He also presented us with the most gorgeous spread for lunch. I would highly recommend working with this company. Five stars!
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Boustredb
Feb 27, 2025
Amazing Experience, would highly recommend - We had a super trip around Waiheke on the catamaran charter. Bruce and Barbara were fantastic hosts who took great care of us. They provided drinks throughout our trip, and Barbara prepared an amazing platter lunch featuring local produce. The freshly baked bread, salad, salmon, and cheeses were all absolutely amazing. Our trip took us around Waiheke Island and onto some pristine and secluded beaches which can only be accessed by boat.
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Bartwigman
Feb 14, 2025
Great sailing day - What a great day with Bruce as a Great host. We could go where we wanted, had a nice lunch and a swim to a nice beach. The wind came up so we could actually sail which was nice of course Top day
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From $2,662 (Per Boat)
up to 1 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).