Boat Hire, Harbour Cruise and Charter Services

Our vessel 'Osprey' is a 22 metre Catamaran surveyed for 180 passengers, although the maximum for charters is 150 with closer to 120 being best.  With 90% of deck space under cover, options such as a dance floor can be accommodated.

'Osprey' is in SSM (Safe Ship Management), we are a member to the Marine Transport Association and the Coastguard Service.

Our Auckland Boat Charters range from a short two hour harbour cruise to a four hour inner harbour cruise going under the harbour bridge, up to Greenhithe and Herald Island. For the more ambitious day long cruise, we can motor to Kawau or Pakatoa Island.

The Boat Charter rate is $895.00 (inclusive GST) an hour (Guests on board or cruising, for a minimum of 2 hours). A Standby Charge of $447.50(inclusive GST) per hour (for a minimum of 2 hours) may apply in some delivery voyages.

About the weather
In the event of changeable weather don't worry the party continues!  'Osprey' is very stable and protects you well from the elements.  Just remind your guests to bring warm clothing in winter.

Decorations/Themes
During the Christmas season the boat is decorated for the festivities.  At any other time we are happy to assist you in organising decorations or themes.

Guest arrival, parking and departure
Guests usually begin boarding 15 minutes before departure, but don't worry we will not leave without anyone.  We usually board guests at Pier 3, between the Ferry Buildings and Princes Wharf on Quay Street.
We recommend the Downtown Carpark but most of our guests do prefer to travel by taxi or bus.

Drinks/Bar Service
'Osprey' has a full bar and is available on either a bar tab or cash bar basis.  Our bar list has a great variety and quality of wine from $20 a bottle.  Our beers range from $4.00 to $6.  Non alcoholic drinks are also available and your favourite coffees brewed from fresh beans.  Please contact us for a full bar list.

Music/Dance Floor
'Osprey' has a dance floor on the top deck.
We are pleased to be able to offer you a DJ for a contribution of $400 and we will pay the rest.  The DJ will contact you to ensure that your individual tastes are catered for.  Please note that this offer applies to all continuous charters of 4 hours.  Any other charters can be negotiated. For a link to our wonderful DJ, click here www.limelightmusic.co.nz
Should you prefer a live band we are able to supply options and a quote for your consideration.

For a direct link to N.Z. Wedding Planner, New Zealand's One Stop Wedding Shop click here.

Food/Menus
We pride ourselves in the quality and presentation of our food and therefore we have appointed Spitroast.com Auckland as our Caterers.  You will find the menus below.  
For a link to our marvelous Caterers Spitroast.com click here www.spitroast.com

Spitroast.com Buffet Menu 1
$31.50 per head including GST - minimum 40 Guests
Meat selection - please choose 3
Pork - prime pork with crackling and apple sauce
Beef - aged beef served with honey mustard and tomato relish
Lamb - lean leg of hogget with a thick mint sauce
Chicken - roast chicken with apricot sauce
Ham - whole ham carved from the bone served with honey mustard
served with
Hot jacket potatoes with sour cream
freshly baked dinner rolls
hot rich brown gravy
Tossed salad - fancy mesculin mix garnished with a selection of fresh garden vegetables
potato salad - diced potato, grated carrot, onion, mayonnaise and fresh parsley
Herb and tomato pasta - seashell pasta, salami, celery, onion, mushroom, basil in a tomato dressing
Wild Thai rice - white and wild rice, cucumber, celery, peanuts and sultanas in a Thai curry sauce
Whole Baby Beetroot
Coleslaw
Spitroast.com Buffet Menu 3
$35 per head including GST - minimum 50 Guests
Meat selection - please choose 4
Pork - prime pork with crackling and apple sauce
Beef - aged beef served with honey mustard and tomato relish
Lamb - lean leg of hogget with a thick mint sauce
Chicken - roast chicken with apricot sauce
Ham - whole ham carved off the bone served with honey mustard
served with
your choice of up to 6 fresh salads from the salad menu (salad menu available on request)
and
Baby potatoes tossed in a parsley butter
Minted garden peas or green beans
Broccoli or cauliflower mornay
Honey glazed baby carrots
Freshly baked dinner rolls
Hot rich brown gravy
Please note that dessert menus to add to your buffets are available on request