Cruise New Zealand Rates

Half Day Cruise
(Up to 5 hours)- Larger groups of up to 41+ guests please inquire
Full Day Cruise
(Up to 7 hours)- Larger groups of up to 41+ guests please inquire
Extra Charter Hours
(Per hour)- Larger groups of up to 41+ guests please inquire
Day Rate Inclusions:
• Exclusive use of the luxury charter vessel and fuel for general cruising
• Qualified experienced, skipper and crew
• Non-Motorised Water Sports Equipment including Kayaks, Paddle boards and Snorkelling Gear
• Beach Activity Equipment
• Tea, Coffee, Still and Sparkling Water
Motorised Water Sports Equipment
• 2x Underwater Seabob Scooters – complimentary
• 1x Yamaha Jet Ski – $700.00 per day
• 9m Large Tender for Water Sports & Beach/Waiheke Island Transfers from Rua Moana – $3,950.00 per day includes Tubes, Water Skis, Wakeboard and Knee Board.
Please note, all water sports equipment is supervised/accompanied by a crew member.

Half Day Cruise
(Up to 5 hours)- 21 to 30 additional $500 large group fee
Full Day Cruise
(Up to 8 hours)- 21 to 30 additional $500 large group fee
Extra Charter Hours
(Per hour)- 21 to 30 additional $500 large group fee
Please note all rates listed are in New Zealand Dollars and exclude 15% GST
Day Rate Inclusions
- Exclusive use of the luxury charter vessel and fuel for general cruising
- Qualified experienced, skipper and crew
- Non-Motorised Water Sports Equipment including Kayaks, Paddle boards and Snorkelling Gear
- Beach Activity Equipment
- Tea, Coffee, Still and Sparkling Water
Food and Beverage
Aboard F5 caterer would be delighted to make menu suggestions to suit your requirements at an extra cost. We have a private chef aboard Rua Moana who can tailor menus to suit guest’s requirements, please enquire for options and pricing. All vessels are licensed, a selection of beverages are available on board, these can be charged on a consumption basis and invoiced at the end of the cruise. Clients are welcome to BYO their beverages we charge the following:
Rua Moana: BYO Fee $50.00 per person
F5: BYO Fee $35.00 per person
Important Information
Please can you advise your clients that Rua Moana and F5 have a no shoe policy, there is storage on arrival for guests to store their shoes before boarding. Clients are welcome to wear white soled shoes aboard Escape.
Overnight, Extended and Special Events – Please inquire for charter rates
- Confirmation of your booking will be advised in writing noting the costs, departure time and departure point along with other relevant details. An invoice will be forwarded requesting a 50% deposit which is payable within seven days of your confirmation, full payment of the charter is required 14 days prior to sailing.
- The charter rate and catering will be charged on confirmed minimum numbers advised fourteen days prior to the charter date.
- Charters will be charged from the confirmed departure time. Please ensure your group is aware of the correct departure point and the departure time.
- Additional charges i.e. for extra charter time, guests, beverages, etc can be paid for at the end of your charter on the charter day. If previously arranged an invoice can be forwarded after your charter which is payable within seven days of the charter date.
- Due to limited availability once your booking has been confirmed and should a cancellation occur the following charges will apply:
- Within 60 days of the charter date 30% of the full charter costs
- Within 30 days of the charter date 50% of the full charter costs
- Within 7 days of the charter date 75% of the full charter costs
- If cancellation occurs within 48 hours of the charter time the full cost of catering will be added if catering supplies have been obtained.
- In the event your Skipper 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 90 days subject to availability.
- Please Note. Boarding is permitted 15 minutes prior to your departure time. A complimentary 15 minutes has been allowed for you to disembark after your charter is completed. Any extra time will be charged for. Please can you advise your group to wear comfortable shoes for their cruise, No stiletto heels are allowed on board as they damage the teak decks.
- If cancelation or Government restrictions due to Covid-19 effect the booking a charter a credit will be provided to the value of the funds paid and will be able to be utilised during the following 12 months.
We take our client’s health a priority. All our crew are fully vaccinated. All guests are encouraged to sign in via the NZ Covid-19 Tracing App.
Covid protocols are implemented aboard our vessels, these include vigorous cleaning and sterilisation of surfaces before, during and after charters, sanitiser and face masks being available for guests use if they wish along with disposable hand towels.