PRIVATE WAIHEKE DAY CHARTER

Private day charter aboard M.Y. Beluga | Auckland return

Spend a day on the Hauraki Gulf with M.Y. Beluga all to yourselves. Cruise past Rangitoto to Waiheke Island, swim and play in a sheltered bay, go ashore for lunch among the vineyards and finish with a tasting at Man O’ War Bay, before an evening cruise back to the city.

Cruise aboard M.Y. Beluga for the day. Just your guests, a dedicated crew and a private superyacht.

At a glance

Duration: One day, departing 9.30 am and returning in the early evening

Route: Auckland to Auckland, departing and returning to the Viaduct

Guests: Numbers and catering confirmed with our team

When: January to April 2027

Highlights: Owhanake Bay · Vineyard lunch ashore · Man O’ War Bay tasting · Seabobs and paddleboards

Auckland

Depart the Viaduct

Owhanake Bay

Swim & water toys

Man O' War Bay

Cellar door tasting

Auckland

Depart the Viaduct

Owhanake Bay

Swim & water toys

Man O' War Bay

Cellar door tasting

Step aboard M.Y. Beluga, our 35 metre explorer-style yacht

9.30 am: Depart Auckland
Board Beluga at the Viaduct and enjoy coffee and breakfast on the aft deck as you cruise past Devonport, North Head and the volcanic island of Rangitoto.

11.00 am: Owhanake Bay
Drop anchor in Owhanake Bay on Waiheke’s north-west coast. Swim from the platform, take out the paddleboards and Seabobs, or simply stretch out on the sun deck.

12.30 pm: Vineyard lunch ashore
The tender takes you ashore for lunch at one of Waiheke’s vineyard restaurants, such as Mudbrick or Cable Bay, with views across the Gulf to Auckland.

3.30 pm: Man O’ War Bay
Cruise to Man O’ War Bay at the island’s eastern end for a tasting at the vineyard’s beachside cellar door, a final swim and canapés on board.

5.30 pm: Return to Auckland
Relax on deck as Beluga cruises back across the Gulf in the late afternoon light, arriving at the Viaduct in the early evening.

Make it yours

Add to your day: a guided vineyard tour on Waiheke Island, a scenic helicopter flight over the Hauraki Gulf or a round of golf on Waiheke Island. These are arranged on request at an additional cost, subject to availability.

Good to know

Times are a guide and flex around your plans, the weather and restaurant bookings.

Guest numbers and catering for day charters are confirmed with our team.

Restaurant lunches, tastings and transport ashore are booked on request and are additional.