• Bookings essential on 0800 22 35 22 or via email info@abeltasmancharters.co.nz, providing all passenger names and ages, contact phone number, and quoting your voucher number
• Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking
• Book early to secure your desired date and time
• Present printed or smartphone purchase/booking confirmation on arrival

• Hat and sunglasses
• Warm jacket
• Walking shoes

Availability:

• Available every day in season: Departs at 10am; returns by 4pm (approximately)
• Bookings available from 16 October 2024
• Bookings valid to 15 April 2025
• Departure/return point: Stephens Bay
  • Guests must travelling from Nelson and Motueka: Head south out of Nelson on SH6 then take SH60 to Motueka. 6km north of Motueka turn right off SH60 towards Kaiteriteri. Stephens Bay Road is the next right, 3.8km from the turnoff. Easy sign to miss - it is blue and states ‘Stephens Bay Road No Exit’. Come down to the beach and the skipper will come in and pick you up off the beach at 9.50am. See Google Maps link here and for any issues please call 0800 223 522
  • A transport option from Nelson to Abel Tasman Charters departure point is available from NZ$60 return per person. For information and bookings please email: bookings@Betterbus.co.nz (arrives at Stephens Bay: 9am and departs 4.05pm)
• Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time for boarding. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer

Important:

• Exclusions: Additional food, drinks and hotel transfers
• Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
• Menu is subject to change. Images and sample menu have been provided as examples only
• Please advise of any food allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking
• Maximum passenger capacity is limited to four couples or nine people if they have uneven numbers on Taranui or 11 people on Torea
• Please allow up to six hours for this experience, including travel time

Terms & Conditions:

• Cruises are weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Abel Tasman Charters for passenger and crew safety
• Itinerary is subject to change without notice depending on weather and sailing conditions
• Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption and provide valid ID upon request. Abel Tasman Charters abides by liquor service regulations and has the right to enforce them
• Child rate applies for children aged 2–11. Children under 2 are considered to be infants and are free of charge but are still required to be listed when booking. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian aged 18+
• For further Abel Tasman Charters Terms & Conditions, please see here

Cancellations:

• Cancellations made more than 30 days before departure date: 25% cancellation fee applies
• Cancellations made seven days before departure date: 75% cancellation fee applies
• Cancellation within 48 hours of the trip, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
• If the weather conditions make cruising unsafe, on the day of the trip, Abel Tasman Charters will cancel the cruise at no cost or rebook you for another day, if space is available. This is at the skipper’s discretion, and there is no charge in this situation.

Changes to Booking

• Changes requested 30 days before departure can be accommodated (subject to availability) with a 25% fee
• Changes requested seven days before departure can be accommodated (subject to availability) with a 25% fee

Please Note:

• Minimum of two guests required and maximum 10 guests required for tour to operate
• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Abel Tasman Charters

Abel Tasman Charters, a family-owned gem, offers local expertise and passionate guides in New Zealand’s Abel Tasman National Park. Owners Rod Stuart and skippers Emma and Tim ensure an unforgettable, knowledge-filled cruise that will captivate you from start to finish.

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