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Orraia by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Orraia by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Orraia by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Orraia by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Orraia
Superyacht Charter in Sydney
"Orraia" is a 28m (90ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2024 by Horizon and can reach a top speed of 17 knots. You can rent Orraia with a crew for $14,432 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 10 5
$15,683 /day
90' · 27m · Horizon · 2024
New Yacht Recently Booked
Pazienza by Cantiere Delle Marche – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Pazienza by Cantiere Delle Marche – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Pazienza by Cantiere Delle Marche – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Pazienza by Cantiere Delle Marche – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Pazienza
Superyacht Charter in Whitsundays
"Pazienza" is a 35m (115ft) long Superyacht with 6 cabins and enough space for 11 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2024 by Cantiere Delle Marche and can reach a top speed of 12 knots. You can rent Pazienza with a crew for $25,000 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
11 11 6
$25,000 /day
115' · 35m · Cantiere Delle Marche · 2024
Award Winner Recently Booked
Cloudbreak by Abeking & Rasmussen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Cloudbreak by Abeking & Rasmussen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Cloudbreak by Abeking & Rasmussen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Cloudbreak by Abeking & Rasmussen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Cloudbreak
Superyacht Charter in Auckland
"Cloudbreak" is a 75m (246ft) long Superyacht with 6 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2016 by Abeking & Rasmussen and can reach a top speed of 22 knots. You can rent Cloudbreak with a crew for $104,135 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 12 6
$109,558 /day
247' · 75m · Abeking & Rasmussen · 2016
Popular Recently Booked
Aura by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Aura by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Aura by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Aura by Horizon – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Aura
Superyacht Charter in Whitsundays
"Aura" is a 28m (90ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2023 by Horizon and can reach a top speed of 20 knots. You can rent Aura with a crew for $13,120 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 10 5
$11,762 /day
90' · 27m · Horizon · 2023
Recently Booked
Bluestone by – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Bluestone by – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Bluestone by – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Bluestone by – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Bluestone
Superyacht Charter in Gold Coast
"Bluestone" is a 31m (102ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2023 and can reach a top speed of 19 knots. You can rent Bluestone with a crew for $19,942 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 10 5
$17,109 /day
102' · 31m · 2023
Award Winner Recently Booked
La Datcha by Damen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
La Datcha by Damen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
La Datcha by Damen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
La Datcha by Damen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
La Datcha
Superyacht Charter in Tahiti
"La Datcha" is a 77m (253ft) long Superyacht with 6 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2020 by Damen and can reach a top speed of 17 knots. You can rent La Datcha with a crew for $105,000 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 12 6
$105,000 /day
252' · 77m · Damen · 2020
Recently Booked
Lance by Sanlorenzo – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Lance by Sanlorenzo – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Lance by Sanlorenzo – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Lance by Sanlorenzo – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Lance
Superyacht Charter in Sydney
"Lance" is a 38m (125ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2023 by Sanlorenzo and can reach a top speed of 18 knots. You can rent Lance with a crew for $24,053 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 10 5
$26,138 /day
125' · 38m · Sanlorenzo · 2023
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Northern Escape by Benetti – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Northern Escape by Benetti – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Northern Escape by Benetti – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Northern Escape by Benetti – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Northern Escape
Superyacht Charter in
"Northern Escape" is a 40m (131ft) long Superyacht with 6 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2022 by Benetti and can reach a top speed of 18 knots. You can rent Northern Escape with a crew for $31,378 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 12 6
$34,098 /day
133' · 40m · Benetti · 2022
Limited Dates
Sunset by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Sunset by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Sunset by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Sunset by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Sunset
Motor Yacht Charter in Whitsundays
"Sunset" is a 35m (115ft) long Motor Yacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 16 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2019 by Sunseeker and can reach a top speed of 29 knots. You can rent Sunset with a crew for $11,018 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
16 12 5
$11,620 /day
115' · 35m · Sunseeker · 2019
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Ghost II by Gulf Craft – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Ghost II by Gulf Craft – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Ghost II by Gulf Craft – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Ghost II by Gulf Craft – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Ghost II
Superyacht Charter in Sydney
"Ghost II" is a 37m (121ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 18 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2016 (last refit in 2018) by Gulf Craft and can reach a top speed of 27 knots. You can rent Ghost II with a crew for $8,449 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
18 12 5
$8,911 /day
121' · 37m · Gulf Craft · 2016/2018
Settlement by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Settlement by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Settlement by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Settlement by Sunseeker – Private Motor Yacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Settlement
Motor Yacht Charter in Whitsundays
"Settlement" is a 35m (115ft) long Motor Yacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 16 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2015 by Sunseeker and can reach a top speed of 22 knots. You can rent Settlement with a crew for $10,612 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
16 10 5
$11,192 /day
115' · 35m · Sunseeker · 2015
Recently Refit Most Water Toys
Knight by Heesen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Knight by Heesen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Knight by Heesen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Knight by Heesen – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Knight
Superyacht Charter in Tahiti
"Knight" is a 50m (164ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 30 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2011 (last refit in 2023) by Heesen and can reach a top speed of 24 knots. You can rent Knight with a crew for $38,333 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
30 12 5
$38,333 /day
163' · 50m · Heesen · 2011/2023
Drumbeat by Alloy Yachts – Private Motor Sailer Charter in Bay of Islands
Drumbeat by Alloy Yachts – Private Motor Sailer Charter in Bay of Islands
Drumbeat by Alloy Yachts – Private Motor Sailer Charter in Bay of Islands
Drumbeat by Alloy Yachts – Private Motor Sailer Charter in Bay of Islands
Drumbeat
Motor Sailer Charter in Tahiti
"Drumbeat" is a 53m (174ft) long Motor Sailer with 5 cabins and enough space for 18 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2002 (last refit in 2010) by Alloy Yachts and can reach a top speed of 20 knots. You can rent Drumbeat with a crew for $21,900 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
18 11 5
$21,900 /day
174' · 53m · Alloy Yachts · 2002/2010
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Special Offer
Masteka 2 by Kha Shing – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Masteka 2 by Kha Shing – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Masteka 2 by Kha Shing – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Masteka 2 by Kha Shing – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Masteka 2
Superyacht Charter in Whitsundays
"Masteka 2" is a 37m (121ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 80 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2009 (last refit in 2017) by Kha Shing and can reach a top speed of 20 knots. You can rent Masteka 2 with a crew for $16,500 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
80 12 5
$8,911 /day
121' · 37m · Kha Shing · 2009/2017
Top Rated Most Water Toys
Impulsive by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Impulsive by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Impulsive by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Impulsive by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Impulsive
Superyacht Charter in Sydney
"Impulsive" is a 40m (131ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2007 by Mondomarine and can reach a top speed of 18 knots. You can rent Impulsive with a crew for $17,384 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 10 5
$18,891 /day
131' · 40m · Mondomarine · 2007
Infinity Pacific by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Infinity Pacific by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Infinity Pacific by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Infinity Pacific by Mondomarine – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Infinity Pacific
Superyacht Charter in Sydney
"Infinity Pacific" is a 40m (131ft) long Superyacht with 5 cabins and enough space for 50 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2007 (last refit in 2017) by Mondomarine and can reach a top speed of 29 knots. You can rent Infinity Pacific with a crew for $12,505 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
50 10 5
$13,188 /day
131' · 40m · Mondomarine · 2007/2017
Mega Yacht Most Water Toys
Mischief by Baglietto – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Mischief by Baglietto – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Mischief by Baglietto – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Mischief by Baglietto – Private Superyacht Charter in Bay of Islands
Mischief
Superyacht Charter in Sydney
"Mischief" is a 54m (177ft) long Superyacht with 6 cabins and enough space for 12 guests during day charters. The Yacht was built in 2006 (last refit in 2017) by Baglietto and can reach a top speed of 18 knots. You can rent Mischief with a crew for $28,973 per day and enjoy a Yachting holiday with your family and friends.
12 12 6
$31,484 /day
177' · 54m · Baglietto · 2006/2017

Yacht Charter Bay of Islands

Yacht charter Bay of Islands places you in the jewel of New Zealand’s Northland – a subtropical paradise of 144 islands where bottlenose dolphins ride the bow wave as you cruise between forested headlands, the historic waterfront of Russell (the country’s first capital) exudes colonial charm with its clapboard churches and veranda’d restaurants, and the famous Hole in the Rock at Cape Brett frames a Pacific horizon of infinite blue. The Bay draws from New Zealand’s fleet of over 20 charter yachts: 68′–98′ motor yachts that tuck into the sheltered coves of Roberton Island and Urupukapuka, 100′+ superyachts that anchor in the deeper channel between Paihia and Russell, and 55′+ catamarans whose stability suits the open-water passage to the Cavalli Islands and the Poor Knights Marine Reserve.

November to April is prime season – warm, 22–26°C days, calm seas, and outstanding big-game fishing for striped marlin and yellowfin tuna. The shoulder months of October and May bring cooler mornings but remarkably quiet anchorages and softer rates. Daily rates start from approximately $4,500/day, climbing to $9,000+/day on superyachts, plus 15% New Zealand GST and 30–35% APA for fuel, provisions, and marina fees. The Bay of Islands’ singular charm is intimacy with nature on a grand scale – you can swim with dolphins at dawn, kayak to a deserted beach for a picnic, catch a trophy marlin by afternoon, and dine on freshly shucked Te Rawhiti oysters aboard as the Milky Way emerges with startling clarity over an anchorage shared only with the sound of birdsong.

 

Explore Bay of Islands

Discover anchorage charts, dolphin-encounter logistics, and seasonal fishing calendars in our comprehensive Bay of Islands destination guide.

Explore day-by-day Bay of Islands charter itineraries linking Russell, the Hole in the Rock, Roberton Island, and the Cavalli Islands.

The grid above features yachts available for Bay of Islands charters from New Zealand’s fleet of over 20 vessels – motor yachts from 68′, superyachts over 100′, and catamarans from 55′. Weekly rates start from approximately $31,500. Narrow your search by type, guest capacity, length, or rate, then speak with Boatcrowd’s charter specialists for dolphin-swim permits, big-game fishing guides, and bespoke itinerary design across the 144 islands.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book a Bay of Islands charter?

For the peak December–February window, six to eight months’ lead time is advisable, particularly over Christmas and the busy New Year–Auckland Anniversary period. The big-game fishing season (January–May) also drives demand from sport-fishing charters. Shoulder months in November and April can often be arranged four to five months ahead at softer rates.

What is included in the charter price?

The base rate covers the yacht, professional crew, insurance, and standard equipment including snorkelling gear and the tender. Fuel, provisions, beverages, marina fees, dolphin-swim and marine-reserve permits, and any fishing-guide services are funded through the APA (30–35% of the charter fee). New Zealand GST at 15% applies to the base rate, and any unspent APA is refunded.

Can I combine the Bay of Islands with Auckland or the Poor Knights?

Yes – both are natural extensions. The coastal passage south to Auckland covers roughly 125 nautical miles via the spectacular Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve, one of the world’s top-ten dive sites. Alternatively, a shorter day-trip to the Cavalli Islands adds remote anchorages and excellent snorkelling. Your Boatcrowd broker handles all routing and provisioning logistics.

Is the Bay of Islands suitable for families with young children?

The Bay of Islands is wonderfully family-friendly. The calm, sheltered waters between the islands are ideal for young swimmers and paddleboarders, swimming alongside wild dolphins is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for children, and the short distances between anchorages keep sailing time manageable. Crews regularly adapt menus, daily pace, and water activities to suit families with younger guests.