Charter a yacht, launch or runabout in our wonderful cruising area we have here in the Marlborough Sounds.

At Compass Charters, our crew provide quality boat, yacht and launch charter/hire in the magical Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand. This amazing cruising area in the South Pacific has a large range of self-drive (bareboat) and skippered sailboats or powerboats available for you: Our charter fleet consists of 17 Boats, runabouts, yachts, launches and catamarans from 6 to 16 meters. So we are sure to have a vessel to suit the needs of you and your crew.

The Compass Charters Crew will make sure you have an unforgettable boating holiday on the water. While chartering your launch or sailing vessel, bareboat or crewed, enjoy the marine wildlife and diverse scenery. There are plenty of activities to do in the area. Fishing for Cod or larger species, admire seals, dolphins and birdlife, hiking the Queen Charlotte track, scuba diving for wrecks, crayfish or scallops, visit resorts and Islands, go sailing or just relax. If you would like to learn to sail, we can give you all the instruction you need. We offer day hires or overnight trips. Budget to luxury boat hire vacations for families, friends, corporate groups, honeymooners etc. Eco-tours, private charters, exciting explorations, fishing trips…you name it.

The Marlborough Sounds are located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. You will find our charter base in Waikawa Marina, 5 km from Picton. Compass Charters provides several moorings throughout the scenic waterways of the Sounds for your convenience. You will not have to go far to find sheltered anchorages. Booking is easy and hassel free with tailor-made holidays our speciality.

Contact our crew for your unique kiwi yachting adventure on one of our charter launches, yachts and boats.

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