CATAMARAN CHARTERS • AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Explore the Hauraki Gulf Aboard Cruczar
Come sailing the beautiful Hauraki Gulf with us. Discover the many islands, white sandy beaches and unforgettable experiences right on Auckland’s doorstep.
Discover Cruczar
Welcome Aboard Cruczar
Cruczar was launched in December 2008 and is based in Auckland.
Cruczar is a great boat for up to two families to share. All berths are adult size and even when full there is plenty of room on this boat.
This is an experience that you will remember for many years to come, a great thing to do with the family and a great education for future generations.
THE EXPERIENCE
Explore the Hauraki Gulf
Cruczar was launched in December 2008 and is based in Auckland.
Cruczar is a great boat for up to two families to share. All berths are adult size and even when full there is plenty of room on this boat.
This is an experience that you will remember for many years to come, a great thing to do with the family and a great education for future generations.
OUR CHARTER Options
Charter Experiences
Whether you’re an experienced sailor or would prefer to explore the Hauraki Gulf with a skipper, discover the charter option that suits you.
Bareboat Charters
Cruczar is a comfortable and roomy catamaran, ideal for two families or four couples to share. The boat sleeps eight people, with two queen berths and four adult-sized singles, and is equipped with showers, an electric toilet, a galley, fridge and freezer. LPG and fuel for the tender are also supplied.
Sleeps 8
2 queen & 4 singles
Fully equipped
Skippered Charters
Our skippered charters are perfect for people with little or no sailing experience who are keen to explore the beautiful Hauraki Gulf. Enjoy snorkelling, swimming and fishing, as well as supervised steering of the boat. It’s a memorable experience you’ll treasure for years to come.
Fishing
Swimming
Have a go at steering
DISCOVER CRUCZAR
About the Boat
Cruczar (pronounced Cruiser) was launched in December 2008 and is based in Auckland. A pleasure to sail, it is very easy to visit some of the many beautiful islands in the Hauraki Gulf, cruise up to the Bay of Islands, or visit the Coromandel region.
All berths are adult size and even when full there is plenty of room on this boat. Cruczar will easily accommodate two families.
- Sleeps 8 people
- Inside & cockpit showers
- 75L fridge & 92L freezer
- 2 queen & 4 adult singles
- 3-burner hob, oven & grill
- Electric toilet
CHARTER PRICING
Rates & Charter Information
Bareboat Charter Rates
| Summer Rate 1 December – 31 March | NZ$990 + GST per day |
| Shoulder Rate 1 April – 31 May / 1 October – 30 November | NZ$890 + GST per day |
| Winter Rate 1 June – 30 September | NZ$690 + GST per day |
| Winter Deal 3-day off-season special | NZ$1,650 + GST |
Bareboat charters are available to people with a reasonable amount of sailing experience. A résumé of your sailing experience is required upon booking.
Inclusions for Bareboat
- Gas Barbecue
- Rigid inflatable dinghy with outboard and fuel
- Galley equipment, dishwashing liquid, dish sponges, cleaning products, rubbish bags
Extras for Bareboat
- Refundable Bond: NZ$5,000 deposited prior to charter and refundable unless boat is damaged.
- Optional Bond Waiver Insurance: NZ$25.00 plus gst per day. Reduces bond to NZ$2,000.
- Linen: the boat is equipped with duvets and pillows. Linen can be supplied upon request at $30pp and the beds can be made up for a further charge of $30pp.BYO Linen…Please bring your own sheets, pillowcases (2 pp), towels, bath mats and tea towels. Please ensure a top sheet is used at all times to protect the duvet and for hygiene reasons.BYO Sleeping Bags…if you bring sleeping bags please also bring 2 pillowcases pp and a bottom sheet.
- Gas Barbecue
- Rigid inflatable dinghy with outboard and fuel
- Galley equipment, dishwashing liquid, dish sponges, cleaning products, rubbish bags
Skippered Charter Rates
| 4 Hours Minimum | NZ$1,400 + GST |
| Additional Hours | NZ$350 per hour + GST |
| 8 Hours 9:00am – 5:00pm | NZ$2,500 + GST |
| 4+ Days | NZ$2,000 + GST per day |
| 7-Day Skippered Charter 19–26 February | NZ$2,950 + GST per person |
Please enquire for availability and further details.
Coaching Rates
| 2-Day Coaching Course Friday evening – Sunday evening | NZ$1,050 + GST per person |
| 4-Day Coaching Course Friday morning – Monday afternoon | NZ$1,990 + GST per person |
| Private Coaching Available by arrangement | Enquire for details |
A minimum of three people is required for the 2-day and 4-day coaching courses.
PLEASE NOTE: Payment Terms are according to the Terms and Conditions which are sent out on the Enquiry Reply. All prices exclude GST.
Get In Touch With Us
Ready to Set Sail?
Whether you’re interested in a bareboat charter, a skippered experience or have a few questions about Cruczar, get in touch and we’ll help you plan your time on the water.
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