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CHIEFTAIN CRUISES can provide luxury and budget boats for all boat
cruises – Corporate Functions, Party and Dinner Cruises, Weddings and
Fishing Trips.
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CORPORATE FUNCTIONS:
Need to impress that important client? Why not venture out
on the water on one of our top quality fully crewed power boats/cruisers
or sailing yachts. Luxuriate over lunch or dinner in one of many secluded
anchorages in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. Our charter boat crews are poised
to pamper your every need with the finest cuisine complemented by the very
best of New Zealand wines. At your request dining can vary from an
informal affair to a very lavish feast.
 If
you are seeking a special venue for a conference or product launch,
charter boats are ideal venues away from the hustle and bustle of city
life. Presentations cannot be interrupted by landline phones or
late-comers AND no one leaves until you have said your piece!
For those with a little more time to spare, why not speed
away for a full day’s fishing in one of our fast fishing boats.
Alternatively combine a spot of fishing in the morning with a sumptuous
lunch in a tranquil bay and a stroll or game of cricket on an island beach
- all within easy reach of central Auckland. For those who wish to
experience the vineyards and restaurants of Waiheke Island, we can provide
ferry boats to take you there in style.
PARTY CRUISES
Are you searching for the perfect party venue? Look no
further than Chieftain Cruise’s wide charter party-boat selection in
Auckland. For hire we have large boats, small boats, luxury boats and
budget boats – all ideal to suit the different occasions - weddings,
corporate events, rip-roaring birthday bashes, social club outings
or hen parties.
Once we know the approximate number of guests to be
invited, we can email through an immediate quote describing a number of
boats suitable for your function. There are charter boats which are
strictly "Fully Licensed" and others which permit BYO beer and wine. Give
us an idea how you would like to see your boat charter proceed, and we
will aim to find the right boat for the right job.
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WEDDINGS AFLOAT
 There
is nothing to beat the romance of a wedding afloat - waters lapping
against the hull, wind singing in the rigging and the sun setting at a
tranquil anchorage.
Whether your choice is an intimate ceremony on the decks
of a modern luxury cruiser, or under the yardarms of a Scandinavian Tall
Ship, Chieftain Cruises can provide luxury power boats and sailing boats
with Captain and crew at the ready to ensure your wedding day is a day to
remember. Top quality catering and fine wines can be provided to suit your
taste and budget. We can assist your florist, photographer and marriage
celebrant to make it a fuss free day.
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FISHING
Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf has unquestionably some of the
finest fishing grounds in New Zealand within 20 minutes easy reach of
Auckland city.
 During
the warmer summer months the prized species of Snapper, Trevally, John
Dory and Yellow Tail Kingfish move closer into the inner Waitemata
Harbour, providing some of the very best fishing for anglers at Auckland’s
doorstep. During the winter months, as the water temperature drops, fish
move a little further out from the coast to the inner gulf islands.
Chieftain Cruises has fishing charter boats galore to
cater for all your fishing needs anywhere on the coast from Auckland, Bay
of Islands to the Three Kings in the Far North.
Facilities vary with each boat, however, and should you
not have your own equipment, fishing rods are available for hire from $20
per rod for the day. Bait can also be provided on request.
You may self-cater on many of the fishing boats, and some
provide a BBQ for your use. Galley facilities can be basic on some of the
older vessels and you would be expected to bring along your own disposable
plates, cutlery and glasses. Catering can also be provided on request.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
DEPOSIT: Once a firm booking has been made, we
would normally request a 33% DEPOSIT within 5 days. (On some vessels
this deposit is 50% and
is non-refundable).
BALANCE PAYMENT: The date on which the balance payment is due
varies from boat to boat. Some larger vessels require the final
payment ONE MONTH prior to the charter, whereas the majority
request the balance TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the charter. You will
be advised of these conditions when you receive your Confirmation of
Booking.
PAYMENTS: Cheque payable to
Chieftain Cruises or direct credit to Chieftain Cruises Holding
Account
A/c
Name: Chieftain Cruises Ltd - ASB Bank A/c: 12-3085-0193473-03.
CREDIT CARDS: Visa payments
attract a 3% processing fee.
CANCELLATION: If
cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the charter, the deposit
will be refunded less cancellation fee (15% of the total charter cost). If less
than 60 days is given, the total charter cost is payable.
CATERING CANCELLATIONS:
If a charter is cancelled or postponed for any reason, you will be
required to pay for and uplift the catering.
WEATHER: In the
event your Skipper / Boat operator decides it
is imprudent to put to sea due to bad weather, a credit note to the value
of all monies paid will be issued which can be used against a future
charter within 60 days and subject to availability.
SAFETY: All
our vessels come under the umbrella of the New Zealand "Safe Ship
Management System", which demands each boat meets stringent standard
requirements and carries all the equipment deemed necessary to ensure your
safety. Boat captains are fully licensed and chosen for both their
people's skills and sound knowledge of New Zealand's cruising grounds.
Operators reserve the right to refuse boarding of
any passenger arriving on the vessel in an intoxicated state. No refund
will be made in this situation.
FOOTWEAR: White soft soled shoes are
recommended for your comfort and safety. No stilettos please.
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LIABILITY: Chieftain Cruises Ltd undertakes
to perform these services with reasonable care and skill and will not be
liable for any loss or damage which results from the act, default or
omission of any person other than ourselves, our employees or operators,
or any cause independent of human control. This includes (but is not
limited to) loss or damage which arises directly or indirectly from any
act of God, weather disruptions, on water event postponement, dangers
incidental to the sea, fire shipwreck, collision, boating accident,
running aground, on board accident, breakdown in machinery or equipment,
acts of government or other authorities de jure or de facto, wars whether
declared or not, hostilities, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, deaths,
pilferage, epidemics, quarantines or medical or customs regulations.
Chieftain Cruises cannot guarantee the positioning of the vessel for any
on water activity / entertainment. The client agrees to pay for any
damage or cleaning costs attributable to them or their guests whilst on
board the vessel. The client indemnifies Chieftain
Cruises against any claim made by themselves or their guests where such
claim relates to loss or damage suffered on the vessel or on account of
the Operator’s negligence or fault.
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Length and Times of Crewed Charters
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Crewed (skippered) charter boats can be hired on an hourly
basis with a minimum charter of 3-4 hours. The majority of charter vessels
work a minimum of 4 hours on prime nights in the high season. Full day
charters are based on 6-8 hour days commencing approximately 8-9am and
returning by 4-5pm. Evening cruises generally start from 6pm onwards, the
average being 7-11pm, which allows plenty of time for the crew to prepare
the vessel after their day charter. Boarding time is 10 minutes
prior to a charter.
Bareboat charters are quoted on a 24 hour rate but are
based on a minimum of TWO days.
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Pick up
The majority of Auckland charter boats are based at either
the Viaduct Basin, Pier 3 on Quay Street, downtown Auckland OR a 5
minute drive from the city at Westhaven’s Pier Z . A small
number of boats are based at Bayswater on the north side of the Harbour
Bridge and Half Moon Bay Marina at Buckland’s
Beach. Pick up is free from the boats’ home bases.
Please note fees are now charged by ARC and DOC, based on
number of guests, for pick up and drop off at Pier 3, Down Town Auckland,
Bayswater, Birkenhead, Matiatia wharf (Waiheke), Motuihe Island wharf,
Home Bay wharf,
Islington Bay Wharf and Rangitoto Wharf.
Alcohol
All our skippered vessels are fully licensed with a wide
selection of fine wines, beers and spirits for purchase from the bar at
reasonable rates. Some boats, however, permit BYO (bring your own) beer
and wine with a corkage charge to defray costs. On
certain boats this corkage charge covers the cost of a bar person and
glasses for your charter, but not all provide this service. On some of the
very budget party boats, you must bring disposable glasses and ice. On
booking a vessel you will be advised of the BYO policy for that particular
boat.
Catering
Top quality catering can be provided on any boat to suit
your taste and budget and we recommend you sit back and relax while our
on-board chefs show off their culinary skills. Dining can be an informal
affair or a lavish feast. The choice is yours. It is also possible to
self-cater on some of our vessels. Galley facilities and a BBQ can be
provided but, as catering staff are not being provided by the boat, you
would be expected to clean up during and after the charter. In most cases
you would need to supply disposable plates, crockery and rubbish bags.
Some boats charge a bond for BYO catering or a BBQ cleaning fee.
Music
All party boats these days are equipped with a good quality sound
system, into which you can plug an ipod. A lively DJ or jazz band can be
organised on your behalf.
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