Cruise New Zealand runs luxury charters from Viaduct Harbour Avenue, at 13 Viaduct Harbour Avenue in the Auckland waterfront. Its fleet includes three luxury catamarans, and the company has featured the flagship Rua Moana, a classic catamaran, in a TV series about New Zealand luxury. The charters are built around corporate events, weddings, birthdays, Christmas functions and client entertaining. Guests get a meal with wine and drinks on board, and can take part in on-water activities such as fishing, paddle boarding, snorkelling, jet skiing and underwater scooters. The boats cruise the Hauraki Gulf.
Clients who have written to the company praise the crew and the food. One company said its Christmas function was among the most successful it had organised. Another said the crew were attentive and the boat was immaculate, and a guest celebrating a 60th birthday said the crew made the whole party feel welcome. The company has also offered seats to watch America's Cup racing.
Our pick on the Auckland waterfront for a corporate function that needs a boat, a crew and a meal in one booking.