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Experience the Abel Tasman National Park the Peaceful, Quiet, Relaxing Way

Explore the beauty and sights of the Abel Tasman National Park  and Nelson Bays on a comfortable sailing catamaran.

Join with others or enjoy a private tour, whether for a few hours sailing or a multi day holiday.

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A personalised trip ideal for an exclusive experience...

A special occasion, family gathering, work function, or live aboard holiday with the Abel Tasman National Park.  A private Sailing Tour is customised to suit your individual needs and with no set timetable you are free to make the most of the opportunities while on board. Whether for a few hours or a multiday holiday, our friendly and personal service creates great memories.

Scheduled Tours

Join with others on one of our daily tours

Join one of our regular tours scheduled for the Abel Tasman National Park or Nelson Harbour.  Enjoy the company of others as you explore the region.  There are a variety of tours including a Full Day Sail or combine your sailing with walking, kayaking, water taxi or cycling.

We are proud to be Carbon Positive Certified

Your trip and our operations are offset to carbon neutral plus 25% extra. Sustainable tourism is very important to us, we do our best to keep our footprint to a minimum. Read more about our part to play in the region.

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Exclusive Abel Tasman Charter

Stephens Bay, Motueka

Enjoy a private charter aboard our comfortable launch and let us share the beauty of New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park and the Tonga Island Marine Reserve in a relaxed, uncrowded and unhurried day. Suitable for couples or groups up to 19.

Operating Months

All year round

Operational Hours

7.30am - 9.30pm

Weather Considerations

Ensure you contact us the evening before sailing if you have any concerns. We handle weather cancellations on a case by case basis and often it is best to make the decision on the morning of the trip.

Weather: Please ensure you contact us the evening before sailing if you have some concerns. We handle weather cancellations on a case by case basis and often it is best to make the decision on the morning of the trip. The trip is fully refunded if we cancel for weather or for any other reason.

Cancellation Policy

If WE cancel your trip for any reason including mechanical problems or unsafe sea conditions, we will give you a full refund or rebook you for another day, if space is available, at no extra cost. If YOU cancel a confirmed booking within 30 days of sailing, we charge a 25% fee. If you cancel up to 48 hours before sailing we will refund your fare less 50% or change the booking to another day, if space is available for a 25% fee. If you cancel within 24 hours of departure or you 'no show' there will be no refund. We will hold the shared cruise up to 15 minutes for passengers who are lost or running late beyond this we will sail with no refund.

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Address: Stephens Bay, Motueka Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 27 441 8588 Free Phone: 0800 22 35 22

Proximity To Town

14.1 km to Motueka

Proximity To Airport

54.1kms to Nelson Airport

Proximity To Coach

coach will pick up from some accommodation

Plenty of parking at the Stephens Bay reserve area, along the roadside reserve.

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A General Description of Sailing Yacht ABEL TASMAN

This sailing yacht ABEL TASMAN is a 39 m 126 (foot) well proportioned steel luxury yacht which was made by Jj Pattje and her design plans were devised by JJ Pattje. A well sized converted private yacht ABEL TASMAN is a particularily distinctive Dutch made yacht which was launched to completion in 1913. Sleeping 22 passengers and 3 qualified crew, sailing yacht ABEL TASMAN is ex Hermann; Laksen; Atlantis. She could be considered a classic converted private yacht. This balanced boat has been brought about with naval architects J.J. Pattje.

The New Build & Design of Luxury Yacht ABEL TASMAN

JJ Pattje was the naval architect firm involved in the formal nautical plans for ABEL TASMAN. JJ Pattje is also associated with the yacht general design work for this boat. the Netherlands is the country that Jj Pattje constructed their new build sailing yacht in. After the formal launch in 1913 in Waterhuizen she was passed over to the happy owner having completed sea trials. The main hull was crafted from steel. The sailing yacht main superstructure is fabricated largely with steelandwood. The measurement of the luxury yacht on deck is 31.7 (104 ft). With a width of 6.58 m or 21.6 ft ABEL TASMAN has moderate size. A shallow draught of 2.41m (7.9ft) determines the number of ports she can visit, taking into account their specific depth. She had refit maintenance and changes completed in 1998.

S/Y ABEL TASMAN Engineering Figures & Range & Speed:

Fitted with a single GM diesel engines, ABEL TASMAN is able to reach a high speed of 9 knots. She is driven by a single screw propeller. Her total HP is 318 HP and her total Kilowatts are 234.

Accommodation Provided by Superyacht ABEL TASMAN:

The well proportioned luxury yacht sailing yacht ABEL TASMAN is able to sleep a total of 22 passengers and has 3 qualified crew.

A List of the Specifications of the ABEL TASMAN:

Miscellaneous Yacht Details

ABEL TASMAN features a wood deck.

ABEL TASMAN Disclaimer:

The luxury yacht ABEL TASMAN displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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VAIMITI | From EUR€ 67,000/wk

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LADY M | From EUR€ 98,000/wk

Gourmet Sailing offers fully customisable private yacht charters around Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park, Golden Bay and the Marlborough Sounds. Our chef can create a delicious menu for you using fresh local ingredients, or you may choose to self-cater for a discounted rate. ( Read more  about our catering options). We only offer private charters, which means your group has exclusive use of our yachts, the full attention of our crew and the freedom to plan your own itinerary. Both our yachts have comfortable bedrooms allowing you to fully unwind and enjoy a multi-day trip. ( Read more  about our yacht specifications).

Abel Tasman National Park

A private yacht cruise is the perfect way to explore this stunning New Zealand destination. Anchor at secluded beaches inaccessible by land. The park boasts one of New Zealand’s nine ‘ Great Walks ‘. Our guests love to take the opportunity to walk sections of the scenic track without the burden of carrying gear or rush to cover a certain distance. Stroll at your leisure; meanwhile your yacht sails to the next bay to meet you. Your stewardess awaits on the beach with cold refreshments and a delicious gourmet lunch prepared for your arrival. Extend your trip and explore the beautiful beaches of Golden Bay.

We spent each evening in a different quiet anchorage in the Abel Tasman Park. The meals were outstanding and the service impeccable …. Read full review .

Marlborough Sounds

Encompassing one-fifth of New Zealand’s total coastline, a maze of deep coves and secluded bays fringed by native forests, the Marlborough Sounds is a truely unique area of New Zealand.

We felt like VIPs. I couldn’t recommend this more for a truly wonderful experience in an absolutely stunning scenic part of the world. This experience will be remembered fondly for years and years to come… Read full review

Nelson Harbour Cruises

Relax and enjoy views of sunny Nelson from a new perspective as you cruise around the calm harbour. This cruise is ideal for showing off Nelson to your guests, or for celebrating a special occasion with drinks and nibbles out on the water. Indulge in a full three course dinner while watching the sun set over the ocean. Visit the Nelson lighthouse or Haulashore Island.

We held our Christmas function with Gourmet Sailing. We couldn’t believe the value for money. We were served an amazing four-course meal whilst spending a wonderful four hours cruising around Nelson harbour… Read full review

Corporate Charters

Gourmet Sailing specialises in exclusive charters for corporate groups. From a relaxing staff retreat to a more challenging team-building experience, we work with you to tailor the perfect trip to suit your needs.

We had a staff party on board the luxury boat and it was by far the most memorable dining experience I’ve ever had in New Zealand! … Read full review

Gourmet Sailing works with a variety of other operators in the Nelson area, please ask us about options to add extras to your trip such as; kayaking, guided walks, cycling, helicopter tours, luxury rental cars, accommodation in local lodges and resorts, and wedding packages.

Waka Abel Tasman

A truly unique experience to add alongside your cruise with Gourmet Sailing — paddle in  Waka Abel Tasman’s  double-hulled (waka tuarua) or single-hulled outrigger canoes (waka ama), and share in New Zealand’s treasured heritage. Waka (Māori canoe) are the living expression of our tūpuna (ancestors) who sailed the Pacific Ocean for thousands of years.

Luxury Car Rental

Travel the scenic coastal roads of the sunny Nelson region with the top down and let your spectacular holiday begin before you even reach the dock!  Rent A Classic  offers a selection of luxury convertibles and sports cars so that you can enjoy your journey in comfort and style. They provide a particularly personal service, taking time to familiarise you with your chosen car, and have it delivered to your desired location.

New Zealand Wedding Packages

Dreaming of an intimate wedding in a beautiful natural location, with someone else taking care of all the planning for you? Gourmet Sailing is part of the team of professionals at  New Zealand Wedding Packages  with plenty of local knowledge and experience to ensure you have the best the region has to offer, and a personal wedding planner will work with you to ensure all your wishes and details are taken care of.

Nelson Harbour, Tasman Bay & Abel Tasman

Affordable adventures harbour and beyond cruises, from 3 hrs to the horizon., nelson yacht charters.

Our yacht “Easy Rider” is a wildcat 350 built by Charter Boats South Africa for safety & comfort.

Skipper Tony Box “Boxy” has worked in the marine industry for many years including the Carribbean & Mediterranean & holds a NZ master yacht ticket

You can select one of our popular options in Nelson Harbour / Tasman Bay and Abel Tasman National Park.

Or we can do custom trips to suit your needs – please enquire .

Nelson Harbour / Tasman Bay

This 4 hour trip takes us north inside the amazing boulder bank then down the harbour & out the cut into Tasman Bay, then returning to anchor off Haulashore Island for a swim, standup paddle board, kayak or even wet a line & fish.

$290 per hour (whole boat). Max 19 pax.

Abel Tasman

New Zealand’s smallest national Park with spectacular golden sand beaches. This is one of the most stunning places to sail in NZ, a pristine coastline of extraordinary beauty.

$1950 per day (whole boat) min 3 days. Max 6 pax.

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To discuss your trip options or make a booking, please contact us by phone or email at the details below. We welcome your enquiry.

022 321 9155 [email protected] K2 Berth, Nelson Marina

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See down the page for details on how to charter our Vigour Water Taxi or one of our Vista cruising catamarans to create a bespoke experience of Abel Tasman National Park.

Hire one of our professional Guides to help you make the most of your time on the spectacular coast.

Beaches, Bays & Seals Plus Walk

Autumn Locals' Deal

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Schedules to Suit You

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Anchorage/Pitt Head #1

Beaches, bays & seals hot deal.

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Evening Barbecue Cruise

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Beaches, kayak & walk hot deal.

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3 day walk hot deal.

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10.30am Vista Cruise HOT DEAL

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Seals & Beach #3

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Split apple paddle hot deal, adele island kayak seals & walk.

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10.30am vista coffee cruise.

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Kaiteriteri highlights kayak taster & cruise, low season beaches & bays kayak & walk.

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Track Walker's Day Kayak

Torrent Swing Bridge #4

Kaiteriteri Cruise, Walk & Kayak

5 day trip hot deal, awaroa pioneer trail #9.

4.30pm Happy Hour Cruise

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9.15am Barbecue Cruise

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9.20am low season vista cruise.

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Cruise & walk hot deal, open day pass.

3 Day Explorer Pass

3 day kayak & walk.

DOC Walker Special

5 Day Kayak & Walk

Tōtaranui Dine & Stride

5 day walk & kayak limited edition, 3 day kayak/walk hot deal.

WELCOME ABOARD ABEL TASMAN III

When will you explore the breathtaking beauty of the Whitsundays?

When will you enjoy the romance and adventure of a yacht in full sail?

When will you take the family or friends on a holiday with sun, crew, catering and luxury to relax, explore the reef and have fun in the sea?

The answer is AT3, Abel Tasman III.

MEET US AT3

Abel Tasman III is a 23m/75’ motorsailer yacht by New Zealand boat builder Salthouse Marine Group.

Built in 1982 and refitted over the past few years, Abel Tasman III is in pristine condition. The design is modern yet classic; elegant and luxurious. AT3 is spacious and can comfortably host 12 guests for day charters with accommodation for up to six guests in three well-appointed suites.

Perfect for leisurely cruising and simply taking it all in, Abel Tasman III comfortably cruises at 9 knots and is capable of 11 knots in full sail.

Captain Jack Brenac helms AT3. There will also be chef and deck hand on board to ensure that your holiday exceeds expectations as the experienced crew share insightful local knowledge and a relaxed luxury yacht experience with exemplary catering and service.

VISIT THE GALLERY AT3

What will you do at3.

There is an extended swim platform perfect for taking off AT3 for:

• minus, remove, -_1 Snorkelling
• minus, remove, -_1 Diving
• minus, remove, -_1 Kitesurfing
• minus, remove, -_1 Fishing
• minus, remove, -_1 Paddle boarding
• minus, remove, -_1 Local exploring by rigid inflatable

AT3 also has a dive compressor and dedicated storage and facilities for water sport equipment.

If your ideal yacht cruise is more relaxing, you’ll enjoy our alfresco area with sun loungers and ice-cold cocktails AT3.

CHARTER AT3

Abel Tasman III’s spacious, light-filled, modern refit enables many chartering options for guests with many different expectations to explore the Great Barrier Reef in comfort and luxury.

Abel Tasman III’s elegant and comfortable design makes it perfect for families, couples, and small groups of friends. You can embark on an intimate, unhurried holiday, spotting coral landscape and beautiful beaches along the way. Enjoy our snorkelling and diving equipment or show off your kitesurfing skills.

Abel Tasman III is flexible for short charters from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island, or overnight and extended stays.

AT3 also offers luxury accommodation and support as a mother ship for marlin and other game fish – available during season from September to November around Cairns.

ENQUIRE NOW and discuss the possibilities for your tailored luxury yacht charter.

OUR FAVOURITE AT3 FEATURES

• minus, remove, -_1 Air conditioning throughout vessel
• minus, remove, -_1 Lighting design creating engaging and unique cabin spaces
• minus, remove, -_1 Interior by Brownlow Interior Design
• minus, remove, -_1 All new ensuites in custom corian.
• minus, remove, -_1 Smart TV and associated entertainment system

And for those who want to know how it performs below deck: AT3 has just completed a full re-fit and upgrades of all mechanical, electrical and Navigation equipment. Captain Jack Brenac managed the refit to ensure smooth sailing and luxurious cruising for our charter guests.

SPECIFICATIONS AT3

Salthouse Motor Sailor

1982 Refit 2020

CRUISING SPEED

Cruising area.

East Coast Australia

OVERNIGHT GUESTS

Day charter rates, half day (4 hours), full day (8 hours), additional hours, hamilton pick up, night charter rates, overnight charter, 2 night charter, 3 night charter, 7 night charter, hamilton island pick up, enquire at3.

If you have any queries about the Abel Tasman III or our services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our crew.

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Illegal fishing in the Abel Tasman: Adrian Ace and Daniel Robins fined, powerboat seized

Two men who used a set net in waters where they're banned due to the threat to dolphins have been fined. Photo / 123RF

Two men down on their luck in the current financial climate thought a day out fishing might help.

Instead it ended with them getting caught fishing unlawfully with a set net in the dolphin-friendly waters off the Abel Tasman National Park, catching more snapper than they were allowed and having more than the two fishing lines allowed under the rules.

One of them, Adrian Ace, has also had his powerboat confiscated, and an additional penalty of refusing to comply with fishery officers when he wouldn’t hand over his phone.

The 54-year-old orchard manager told the Nelson District Court that he didn’t want it to fall into the hands of others because of the private content stored in it.

Ace and his fishing buddy Daniel Robins, an exterior plasterer, had planned to plead not guilty to the charges brought by the Ministry for Primary Industries , as they claimed to have been genuinely caught out.

But, the pair, who were self-represented, changed their pleas after being allowed time to speak with the MPI prosecutor Julie Wotton.

Ace told NZME outside court he had not known the net he had bought to catch bait was indeed a 19-metre set net.

“I bought it as a bait net and it was packaged like that,” he said.

A set net is typically anchored to the sea floor with weights, and there are strict rules around their use. Wotton said in court that the net the men had did not meet the criteria of a bait net.

The pair claimed to have copped a fair bit of flak on social media, especially via a local fishing Facebook page, after they were caught by fisheries officers pulling up from the boat ramp at a bay near Kaiteriteri in February this year.

Ace believed they were seen out on the water by a Department of Conservation regular patrol boat, which reported them to MPI.

Earlier on February 17, the pair drove from Motueka, towing Ace’s Smartwave boat, which they launched at Stephen’s Bay, near Kaiteriteri.

The area marks the southern boundary of the Abel Tasman National Park which is within the Challenger Fisheries Management Area.

Ace set a net near Adele Island, south of a marine reserve zone, but “well inside” the area closed to set netting.

MPI said evidence showed that fishing with a set net posed the greatest risk to dolphins from any fishing activity, particularly the nationally vulnerable Hector’s Dolphins.

The dolphins occur around the South Island in four genetically distinct sub-populations, one of which is in Tasman Bay.

MPI said that while knowledge of this group was poor because of its very small size, it was estimated that more than one fishing-related death per year would threaten the recovery of this sub-population.

The pair then set about fishing with lines and between them, caught 33 snapper. The daily limit in the area is 10 per person.

There were seven fishing lines on board when the maximum number allowed was two.

The summary of facts recorded that they saw dolphins while fishing, which Judge Jo Rielly said was relevant to the rationale around set net rules in the area.

Ace said in court he understood the risk posed to dolphins and in no way did he want to catch any.

When they arrived back on shore, they were stopped shortly after by a fishery officer who found the 19m long set net that had been used for fishing, the 33 snapper and seven lines with hooks attached, four of which were long lines.

Ace admitted setting the net near Adele Island, but only for bait and he believed it was allowed because “mates had told him”.

He also said only two of the fishing lines on the boat were used.

Robins told the court he “genuinely wasn’t aware” there were other lines on board as they were later found to be “all wrapped up on the boat”.

He also claimed they had been caught out by the rules, because it was the one day when they had caught “a few too many fish”.

“It was a mistake and it won’t happen again,” Robins said.

The following month, fishery officers attempted to seize Ace’s cellphone and SIM card they believed contained evidence of the offending.

Ace initially refused to comply but did eventually hand over a phone he said was the correct item.

It turned out it wasn’t, and the SIM card had been removed.

When officers returned to seize the correct phone, Ace refused to tell them where it was, or why.

Ace, who claimed to have been handcuffed at work, was arrested for failing to comply with a lawful requirement of a fishery officer.

He later told the court his reasons for refusing to hand over the phone, because of the private content he had on it.

He told Judge Rielly they had now been educated and hadn’t set out to break any rules.

The judge said the use of the set net was the most serious of the charges and raised why they had not looked up the rules before heading out.

In setting the fines, Judge Rielly acknowledged the financial struggles confronting each man.

Ace was fined a total of $2500 on all matters and Robins, $1150.

Forfeiture of the boat and equipment was automatic, with Ace given leave to apply for relief from the forfeiture within 35 days.

Outside court, he said his advice to others is “just don’t net”.

Tracy Neal is a Nelson-based Open Justice reporter at NZME. She was previously RNZ’s regional reporter in Nelson-Marlborough and has covered general news, including court and local government for the Nelson Mail.

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ABEL TASMAN III yacht NOT for charter*

25.29m  /  83' | ocean trek | 1991 / 2012.

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The 25.29m/83' catamaran yacht 'Abel Tasman III' was built by Ocean Trek in Australia. She was last refitted in 2012.

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Abel Tasman III has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 7 guests in 4 suites comprising one VIP cabin.

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Her water tanks store around 1,750 Litres of fresh water.

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