Autumn Specials 2010


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   Autumn/Winter specials 2010

  • "Long Charter Discounts" - This graduated discount is designed to reward the longer charters with a massive 25% off for charters of 7 days or more. The longer you book for the more you save! 

4 days = 10% discount
5 days = 15% discount
6 days = 20% discount
7 days = 25% discount

  • "Yacht of the Month - "St Paul" - We are promoting one boat per month this season and "St Paul" is our March/April vessel. Book a charter on "St Paul" during March of 3 days or more and you will receive an additional 5% discount on top of the ‘long charter" specialsSt Paul is a proven charter vessel in the charter industry. She has new sails, new colour chart plotters, new dinghy, deisel heater - great value for money! Groups of up to 8 have been enjoying fantastic boating holidays aboard St Paul becasue she has 3 double cabin with the saloon able to sleep 2. A great cockpit with all line run back make it very easy to sail. St paul has full head height through the main saloon, a large galley, a huge aft cabins and forepeak and an enormous cockpit. Book her for March or April and recieve a further 5 % discount on top of our Autumn/Winter specials (see above). Click here to make an enquiry.
  • Launch of the Month - "Jumelle" - We are promoting one boat per month this season and "Jumelle" is April's vessel. Book a charter on "Jumelle" during April for and 3 day charter or more and you will receive a 10% discount. For charters booked for more than 3 days the longer charter discount applies.
  • "Anzac Weekend Deal" - We are running a special for Anzac Weekend of 3 days for the price of 2 &1/2. You get 1/2 a day free! Arrive at the base for around noon on Friday the 23rd of April and after getting your full briefing you can head straight out of the marina and get your adventure underway. Then arrive back at the marina at 12 noon Monday the 26th of April. As the Anzac Weekend special is 3 days for the price of 2.5, this works out to almost a 17% price reduction so call us to reserve a vessel for you. Click here for more info or Click here to make an enquiry.
  • "Boat and Bach" - with "Orion" or "Huntsman"  The ideal runabouts for a group of up to 6, she has the advantage of a cabin to allow you to get out of all weathers – whether too hot or too cold, and this month only all charterers will be offered the option of the ski biscuit at no additional charge. Click here for more info or Click here to make an enquiry.
    • Hire a runabout and a Bach in the Sounds. We have a choice of over 80 Bachs with own moorings/ or jetties in the Sounds. They are the perfect spots to get away from the pace of city life. Explore the sounds during the day with your own runabout. Fish, dive, bush walks, water-skiing or just read a book, you have the best of both worlds ashore and afloat.
    • For those of you who want civilisation close at hand, we have a great house (sleeps 12) in Waikawa Bay which is 2 minutes from the boat ramp. Plenty of space and parking for you and your crew. Great for kids and family if the men want to head out on the water for some serious fishing, the ladies can relax at leisure and the kids have plenty to do in the area.
    • Prices start at $190 (depending on which runabout you choose, which batch and the season) for 24 hrs. Minimum stay at some is 48hrs (depending on time of year). Leave on a Friday afternoon and spend all day Saturday in your own paradise then head back Sunday afternoon.
    • The runabouts we use for this special are Orion (left), Huntsman  (centre) and Arnie (right)
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    • We have access to over 80+ Bach's in the Sounds here so we WILL have one for you!  Call our staff to enquire on availability on 0800 101 332

New toys to hire

Kayaks - single seaters

We have new kayaks to hire this season. They are a great way to get the kids out if they have cabin fever! Hours of fun for all the family. They are rugged and stable and easily stored on deck as they are only 2.7m long.

Cost is $25 load/set up on boat/wash down fee. $25/day for first 3 days and then $15/day after that. Lots of bays can be explored from your mooring and saves pumping up the dinghy!

2.5HP - 4 Stroke Outboards

We also have new 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Suzuki Outboards. The new Suzuki 4 stroke is easy to start, reliable and very quiet. Great on fuel economy as one tanks goes for ages. It's very light to lift on and off your dinghy. Most of our dinghies have hard bottoms. Please enquire with us for further details on your vessels dinghy.

Cost is $25 load/set up on boat/wash down fee. $25/day for first 3 days and then $15/day after that.

For those of you who want a more relaxed way of getting to the shore!

 

 

"Boat & Bach" Package.

From only $160 per person NZ. * 

2 nights/3 days package

The package includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation in your own bach.
  • Fully MSA surveyed runabout with full safety equipment. See below for boat options.
  • Transfers from Picton ferry/train/airport.
  • Arrive at our base around 12 noon Friday and bring the boat back at the same time on Sunday.
  • Shorter/longer packages can be arranged.
  • Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need  more information. click here

The idea of the “boat and bach” package has been so popular that we decided to add more baches for our clients. The "Boat & Bach" option allows the freedom of a Sounds bach holiday with the fun and adventure of a runabout for all your days activities – fishing, diving, biscuiting, waterskiing etc. You control your transport to and from the bach without needing to coordinate with a water-taxi timetable further offsetting the cost as well.

With the choice of 3 runabouts and 80 baches well positioned through-out the Sounds, we have options for everyone. All we insist is you choose a bach with a safe mooring and/or jetty. You will find all details provided about this one each bach webpage. We also have a great holiday house (sleeps 12) 2 minutes from Waikawa boat ramp for those who still require a little civilisation close at hand!

Boat Options

http://www.compass-charters.co.nz/index.cfm/Charter_Fleet/Runabouts/Huntsman

Powered by a 150Hp Yamaha, with a cruising speed of 30mph, "Huntsman" will get you safely to your bach in no time. Priced from $270.00 per day in economy season. Great for skiing or sightseeing with comfortable seats for the ladies!

For more info on Huntsman - click here

http://www.compass-charters.co.nz/index.cfm/Charter_Fleet/Runabouts/Arnie

"Arnie" is ideal for a smaller group, surveyed for 4 passengers.  Powered by a 18HP Tohatsu. Price from $80 per day in economy season. Great to have a cheap travel option with your bach.

For more info on Arnie - click here

http://www.compass-charters.co.nz/index.cfm/Charter_Fleet/Runabouts/Orion

"Orion" is the best of the lot. Powered by a 175HP Yamaha with a 15HP aux. Having an enclosed Hard Top you have all round protection from any weather you encounter. very comfortable with a fantastic cockpit and all the facitlites for fishing. Priced from $350 per day in economy season.

For more info on Orion - click here

 

Bach options

For a complete list of bach choices in the Sounds

click here

Here's a sample of a few..................

High end baches

"Lochmara Homestead" - $200 - $350/night

"Aratawa Homestead" - $200 - $250/night

"Te Ranui" - $350 - $400/night

Medium

"Aratawa Heights" - $160 - $250/night

"Blackwood Bay Bach" - $160 - $250/night

"Gemm" - $180 - $260/night

Economy

"Curious Cove" - $100 - $140/night

"Norfolk House" - $120 - $160/night

"Robbies Retreat" $90 - $160/night

Waikawa based Option.

Waikawa Bay, Picton 

 The convience of a bach in town with the option to get out direct from the marina for boating everyday. A lovely modern 5 bedroom/2 bathroom house, comfortably sleeping 12. Off street parking. Within walking distance to the marina. From $350/night

For a complete list of bach choices in the Sounds

click here

 

*Price is based on 6 people at one of our $180/night bach chartering "Huntsman" (6m runabout with 150HP Yamaha) during our "shoulder" season. Prices vary between seasons and which boat or bach you choose. Please note that your skipper need to be experienced in handling the boat of your choice.

  
Waikawa Marina * PO Box 334 * Picton * 
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