"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! Please note there are no specials over the busy New Year period (24th Dec until the 8th of Jan) and this is a 5 day minimum period. 

We are promoting one boat per month this season and "Metaxa" is our September/October vessel. Book a charter on"Metaxa" for September of 3 days or more and you will receive an additional 5% discount on top of the ‘long charter" specials. "Metaxa" is a proven charter vessel in the charter industry.  Groups of up to 8 have been enjoying fantastic boating holidays aboard 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. Metaxa has full head height through the main saloon, a large galley, a huge aft cabins and forepeak and an enormous cockpit. Book her for September/October and receive a further 5 % discount on top of our Spring 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 September's vessel. Book a charter on "Jumelle" during September 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.

"Boat and Bach" - with "Orion", "Huntsman" or "Bowrider" The ideal runabouts for a group of up to 6, "Orion" has the advantage of a cabin to allow you to get out of all weathers – whether too hot or too cold and the other tow are great designs. This September 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 (Top left), Huntsman  (Top right), Arnie (Bottom left) and Bowrider (Bottom 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  

   "Boat & Bach" Package.

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/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/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/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..................

Medium 

Economy  

 Waikawa based Option.

Waikawa Bay, Picton 

 The convenience 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.

  
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