Rakiura Explorer
Home Port - Bluff
Area - Southwest
Day Passengers |
48 |
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Length (m) |
20 |
Berths |
12 |
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Speed (kn) |
21 |
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70 foot overall, and with superb accommodation for twelve liveaboard guests or up to 48 day passengers, this powerful modern vessel offers one of the finest charter opportunities the untouched wilderness of the lower South Island has to offer. With two ensuite doubles and two 4 berth cabins she makes a wonderful base from which to explore Stewart Island and Bluff.
Stewart Island Dive/Snorkel/Kayak Adventure Combos
(Includes a 1 hour guided walk on Ulva Island Bird Sanctuary)
Cruise to a secluded bay, then transfer to our specialized kayaks where you can choose between a quiet paddle or snorkel. For a fish eyes view, drop a line and catch a fish, enjoy a full on dive or just walk on an isolated, bush surrounded, white sand beach.
Stewart Island Nature Watch Adventure
Aboard our luxurious 20 metre fast catamaran, with our informative Nature Guide, cruise from Half Moon Bay wharf to spot pelagic birds and mammals of Stewart Island. We will visit Bench Island, Whero Rock as well as Bravo Island. You may see seals, sea lions, penguins and birds such as Cormorants, Albatross, Terns, Petrel, Sooty Shearwater, Mollymawks, Cape Pigeon and more. Let us show you why Stewart Island is the unsung capital of pelagic birding in New Zealand.
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- Alloy McBride, 1999
- Twin 675HP Scania diesels
- 240V genset & inverter
- GPS, radar, sounder
- Inmarsat, cellphone & VHF
- TV, DVD, stereo and intercom
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- Shimano fishing tackle - Moki, Trumpeter & Blue Cod
- Variety of ratering available, full liquor license
- 4 toilets, 4 showers, washer & drier
- Scuba and fishing gear for hire
- Dive compressor & underwater video
- 15HP 3.5m RIB & 25HP 4m RIB
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- 2 ensuite cabins
- Up to 10 kayaks available
- Mammal & birdwatching photo safaris
- Fish for Blue Cod, Trumpeter or Moki
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