CharterLink

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CharterLink

Enjoy the beautiful waters of New Zealand's cruising play ground.

Experience a great New Zealand boating holiday - bareboat (sail yourself) charter a sail-boat from CharterLink Auckland in the magic of the HaurakiGulf or to the Bay of Islands.

Sail from our base in Auckland's Bayswater marina, to the islands, superb beaches and anchorages of the Hauraki Gulf. Cruise the coast to the Bay of Islands. Enjoy the fishing, snorkeling, diving while taking in the unspoilt scenery...

CharterLink is one of the largest bareboat charter companies in NewZealand, and the biggest fleet operating out of Auckland. If you are 'shopping around' on the Web to sail the Hauraki Gulf, then other apparent options are probably CharterLink boats. So, Congratulations, on finding us here! Let us work with you directly to make sure you get a great sailing holiday!

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CharterLink

Commercial organisation

Location

North IslandAuckland RegionAuckland

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Coordinates

-36.818269

174.768877

Latitude
-36.818269
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174.768877

Reviews

    • Boat was immaculate, and functioned well.
    • very good service would recomend
    • 4 adults & 2 kids on 36' True North.
    • Very helpful operator.
    • Raven 31 was perfect for our family of 5.
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  • 5.0/5

    My husband and I chartered a Bavaria 38 for 12 days in the Hauraki Gulf - an excellent cruising area.

    She was very carefully maintained and sailed very well. Also a very good, reliable engine. Well equipped with lots of useful storage space.

    Peter Drew was exceedingly helpful and friendly. He helped to ensure that we had a really good holiday.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Val Mackie's avatar

    Val Mackie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We chartered a Bavaria 33 for my 60th birthday, just my wife & I, best holiday I have ever had.

    Rob was Great, boat was great weather was perfect, plenty of cruising grounds and safe anchorages, we will be back!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    steve cooper's avatar

    steve cooper

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very helpful operator.

    The boat and information was perfect and Rob was most helpful in getting us out on the gulf and also assisting with our return.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Myles Henaghan's avatar

    Myles Henaghan

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Boat was immaculate, and functioned well.

    Sails were adequate. Stern door needed adjustment, which I assume has been accomplished

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    David Jones's avatar

    David Jones

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great boat, great sailing area...

    I will definately be back again :-)

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    lisa Mackay's avatar

    lisa Mackay

    Customer

    Thank you; true; and we hope so!

    Rob's avatar

    Rob

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Great boat.

    Rob was very accommodating as our circumstances changed. Would recommend CharterLink as a top shelf yacht charter company. Thank you CharterLink.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Steve Barham's avatar

    Steve Barham

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Chartering from a great distance like Germany can be tricky - not so with CharterLink.

    From the beginning CharterLink was perfect: Our charter was launched on Saturday. When I wrote to Rob that we would be traveling with a camperhome before the sailing trip he immediately suggested to bring our luggage already on Friday on the yacht. Rob is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and relaxed.

    Most of our sailing so far was in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The Hauraki Gulf is a nice sailing area, too – we really loved it – wunderbar! Yacht condition was very good with everything you need. Location of the marina is perfect, out of the city but easily reached by ferry.

    Charlie Risch, Heidelberg-Germany

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    GERMANY
    Karl Risch's avatar

    Karl Risch

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We have been chartering from Rob at Charterlink Bayswater for over 10 years, always helpful, relaxed and very friendly, great fleet of boats highly recommended.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Stu Thomas's avatar

    Stu Thomas

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Excellent experience – We chartered at very short notice.

    We received a great welcome and were treated very professionally. Directions, parking details and how to find the boat were very simple and clear. The boat was prepared and in excellent condition when we arrived with everything we required for the 2 day charter. The operation of the boat was carefully explained to us and all questions answered in a positive manner. The boat handled very well and was a delight to sail, we all felt safe and enjoyed the sailing experience. The crew were on the Dock to meet us on our return and helped us tie up and tidy up the boat. We could not fault the service provided. Thanks to Rob and his team. We will be back again soon.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    James Mackenzie's avatar

    James Mackenzie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    My husband and I chartered a Bavaria 38 for 12 days in the Hauraki Gulf - an excellent cruising area.

    She was very carefully maintained and sailed very well. Also a very good, reliable engine. Well equipped with lots of useful storage space.

    Peter Drew was exceedingly helpful and friendly. He helped to ensure that we had a really good holiday.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Val Mackie's avatar

    Val Mackie

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very helpful operator.

    The boat and information was perfect and Rob was most helpful in getting us out on the gulf and also assisting with our return.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Myles Henaghan's avatar

    Myles Henaghan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We chartered a Bavaria 33 for my 60th birthday, just my wife & I, best holiday I have ever had.

    Rob was Great, boat was great weather was perfect, plenty of cruising grounds and safe anchorages, we will be back!

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    steve cooper's avatar

    steve cooper

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Boat was immaculate, and functioned well.

    Sails were adequate. Stern door needed adjustment, which I assume has been accomplished

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    David Jones's avatar

    David Jones

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Chartering from a great distance like Germany can be tricky - not so with CharterLink.

    From the beginning CharterLink was perfect: Our charter was launched on Saturday. When I wrote to Rob that we would be traveling with a camperhome before the sailing trip he immediately suggested to bring our luggage already on Friday on the yacht. Rob is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and relaxed.

    Most of our sailing so far was in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The Hauraki Gulf is a nice sailing area, too – we really loved it – wunderbar! Yacht condition was very good with everything you need. Location of the marina is perfect, out of the city but easily reached by ferry.

    Charlie Risch, Heidelberg-Germany

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    GERMANY
    Karl Risch's avatar

    Karl Risch

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great boat.

    Rob was very accommodating as our circumstances changed. Would recommend CharterLink as a top shelf yacht charter company. Thank you CharterLink.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Steve Barham's avatar

    Steve Barham

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great boat, great sailing area...

    I will definately be back again :-)

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    lisa Mackay's avatar

    lisa Mackay

    Customer

    Thank you; true; and we hope so!

    Rob's avatar

    Rob

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    We have been chartering from Rob at Charterlink Bayswater for over 10 years, always helpful, relaxed and very friendly, great fleet of boats highly recommended.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Stu Thomas's avatar

    Stu Thomas

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Excellent experience – We chartered at very short notice.

    We received a great welcome and were treated very professionally. Directions, parking details and how to find the boat were very simple and clear. The boat was prepared and in excellent condition when we arrived with everything we required for the 2 day charter. The operation of the boat was carefully explained to us and all questions answered in a positive manner. The boat handled very well and was a delight to sail, we all felt safe and enjoyed the sailing experience. The crew were on the Dock to meet us on our return and helped us tie up and tidy up the boat. We could not fault the service provided. Thanks to Rob and his team. We will be back again soon.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    James Mackenzie's avatar

    James Mackenzie

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We -6 people- hired a sailing boat in Picton and spent 3 nights on the Queen Charlotte Sound.

    We saw dolphins and caught some nice fish. I was a really nice trip.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    CANADA
    Johannes Markus's avatar

    Johannes Markus

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We chartered a 32' Bavaria from Charterlink in December and had a wonderful weekend sailing in Hauraki Gulf.

    Boat was great to sail and very comfortable and well-equipped.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    NEW ZEALAND
    suzanne_b's avatar

    suzanne_b

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I can personally recommend Charterlink, Rob and his team and fleet of boats.

    I think we have tried 80% of the fleet over the last few years. Whilst we have always taken the sailing fleet we decided to try power and have just been out in "Indulgence" for a week. Although it is an older boat it was in great condition and had all the home comforts. I am fussy with where I spend money pocket money but never have given a second thought with Charterlink. If you want a stress free boating holiday there is only one company to choose.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Eric Sinton's avatar

    Eric Sinton

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great experience chartering with Rob from Charterlink, excellent service and Zuben performed well for us.

    Will definitely be using again.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Matt A's avatar

    Matt A

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    4 adults & 2 kids on 36' True North.

    Quite an eventful trip! We've chartered boats on West Coast of Scotland, Croatia, Greece, Whitsundays & Bay of Islands. We'd rate this trip as 9/10 for Rob & Brett (friendly & great advice, especially before the 65 kt gale blew in) but only 6/10 for True North (a bit tired looking compared to previous charters, heads smell in fwd cabin, aft water gauge not working & tank ran out after 1 day of frugal use- causing rationing, a failed diversion to Coromandel Wharf with 0.2 m under keel and no showers etc). The boat sailed and handled well though. North Harbour (Chamberlain Bay) a great anchor spot during a 65kt SW gale. Anchor didn't slip an inch. With all the high winds on and off, the lifejackets were also on and off, causing one to inflate as the unseen dangling dongle got caught! (ouch, $92.50 re-charge)

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Andy Campbell's avatar

    Andy Campbell

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We had a fantastic time, The boat was easy to use, had all the mod cons to allow everybody aboard to relax and take in the beauty of the Coromandel to Kawau Island.

    We are looking forward to going out next year and already our friends are asking if they can come too, so it may have to be a bigger yacht next time.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Lynette Ashby's avatar

    Lynette Ashby

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We have used CharterLink every year the last 6 years trying various kinds of the yachts and catamarans.

    Every time it has been a 10 out of 10 experience. Rob and Brett never cease to deliver top service and so far all the boats have been a great experience. Comparing with the sailing we have done in Europe I consider the Hauraki Gulf & Bay of Islands to be a sailing paradise.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Tina Hejrskov's avatar

    Tina Hejrskov

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    10 out of 10 for Charterlink!

    Our experience, chartering Catherine, a 32" Bavaria Yacht from Charterlink was great.

    The Vessel was exceptional well appointed.

    Customer Service by the owner Rob plus induction by Brett was spot on.

    The Yacht was presented to us spotless and everything we could wish for was on board.

    The result: We had a fantastic time sailing this great yacht.

    Will be back!

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Peter Haarhaus's avatar

    Peter Haarhaus

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We had great time sailing Fruition around Waiheke.

    It was a great boat for our large crew. Janet and Brett were fantastic, real helpful. We will be back.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

    NEW ZEALAND
    Shane Armstrong's avatar

    Shane Armstrong

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great charter with Charterlink.

    Janet & Brett were very helpful. Would recommend & use again.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Brian Walsh's avatar

    Brian Walsh

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Katherine the Bavaria 32 was in excellent condition.

    The swim platform was especially useful making her the perfect charter yacht for two couples. The staff at charterlink were extremely helpful. Thanks Janet and Brett.

    We had a great time and if we don't buy our own yacht and sail it home we'll come and charter from you again.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Peter Trezise's avatar

    Peter Trezise

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    very good service would recomend

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    greg payne's avatar

    greg payne

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    An excellent chartering experience.

    The yacht was well maintained and immaculately presented. The staff are knowledgeable and very helpful. I would definitely use charterlink again, although it is a shame that the prices are significantly higher than similar boats in the Bay of Islands

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

    simon_k's avatar

    simon_k

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Raven 31 was perfect for our family of 5.

    Had a great experience.Brett was really friendly and helpful(hope he has his winter veges planted!)

    Would definitely use again.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    grudels's avatar

    grudels

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Chartering a yacht, particularly from a distance - the UK in our case, can be tricky - not so with CharterLink.

    The booking process was deftly handled by Janet in the office and when we arrived Brett immediately lent us the firm's car to pick up our luggage from the hotel and the easily chosen very high quality food (and wine!) for the week from the nearby supermarket. The briefing was thorough and everything worked and we were on our way an hour after the stated time for the charter to start with "Elizabeth Reed", a Bavaria 30 for my wife and I to sail for a week.

    We used to have our own boat and most of our sailing was in west Scotland, in my opinion the best sailing in Europe (despite the weather), because of the enormous variety of island destinations - there is always one to suit the wind direction and how far you want to go. The Hauraki Gulf offers exactly that but in a very much better climate. The result was a hugely enjoyable week and at the end there was Brett on the fuel jetty waiting to berth the boat in that day's strong wind and to check that all was well.

    Let it also be said that CharterLink's rates offer good value and the client has all the advantages of dealing with Brett and Rob, the on-the-spot proprietors who know the firm's boats inside out and who offer the best of personal service.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Roger Richardson's avatar

    Roger Richardson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    My wife and I and son and daughter in law, together with two grandchildren aged 9 and 7, have just spent a week sailing the Beneteau 43 Zuben to various areas in the Hauraki Gulf.

    Having chartered previously in the Caribbean, Croatia and France, as well as a previous charter in New Zealand with another charter firm, it is my opinion that Charterlink is right up there with the best charter companies in the world. The boat was beautifully presented with everything we could possibly need, Brett gave us a very good briefing, everything worked, and we had a marvellous 7 days.

    I must not leave out the ease of booking from long distance, all organised by the wonderful Janet in the office, who was able to answer all my queries with the utmost patience and accuracy.

    Rob did a great job meeting us on our return, and he was able to organise the retrieval of a box of left over provisions including 4 bottles of wine which we had left outside the Bayswater office when we drove away, even though he was in Coromandel at the time.

    I can thoroughly recommend Charterlink to anyone wanting to sail out of Auckland.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Chris Rackham's avatar

    Chris Rackham

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We chartered Bella Rosa, the Barvaria 46 just before Christmas.

    Our experience with CharterLink was easy and efficient from the booking process through to the upbeat briefing by Brett at the beginning of our charter and the relaxed handover and debrief with Rob at the end of our trip. Bella Rosa accomodated two families around the Hauraki Gulf with ease - four adults and four children. Everything worked well and was as described. An excellent holiday - and a fantastic way to give visitors from the UK a taste of New Zealand. We will definitely use CharterLink again on a regular basis and look forward to taking the Bavaria 28 out for our family of four next time. Thanks guys, an excellent time had by all.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Fraser_Hurrell's avatar

    Fraser_Hurrell

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    fantastic experience, great staff, so easy, everything you needed and more, will be recommending to friends

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Suzib23's avatar

    Suzib23

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time sailing the Tangaroa (Bavaria 33) around Waiheki Island for four days.

    The highlight of the trip was in the Hauraki waters sailing together with a group of 5/6 dolphins, awesome!!

    The Tangaroa was excellent as well as the service provided by Charterlink, Brett in particular, thanks!

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    lonetelemarker's avatar

    lonetelemarker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Our first experience of a bare boat charter from CharterLink was excellent.

    All staff were friendly and helpful - professional but relaxed. We enjoyed the space on the Beneteau 43 "Zuben" and even managed to get to 7.5 knots in not too much breeze. We were lucky with mid summer conditions in April and swam, fished, sailed and enjoyed our short but worthwhile trip around Waiheke Island. The boat was well maintained and easy to operate with the self furling headsail, lazy jacks for the main and good anchor winch. We are very keen to charter again for longer with the same charter company as in all respects it was a great experience and good value for money.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    HyattBrowns's avatar

    HyattBrowns

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A fantastic experience on board Tikiti Boo.

    The boat was well set up, maintained and easy to operate. The Hauraki Gulf is hard to beat anywhere in the world and the family can't wait to do it again. Thanks guys.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    JaredL's avatar

    JaredL

    Customer