Golf and Fishing Cruise (7 Days)

Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a mild climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping and you’re beginning to get the picture of Auckland, also known as the City of Sails. Settle into your suite at Quay West Suites; a luxury apartment hotel, ideally located in the very heart of Auckland city.

Whether it is the height of summer or a crisp winter's day, Auckland's sparkling Waitemata Harbour is a thing of beauty.  Take an afternoon or evening cruise which includes going under the Auckland Harbour Bridge and into Westhaven Marina for a glimpse of super yachts and the bustling viaduct.

Sightseeing and activity options available:

One nights accommodation at the Sebel Suites Auckland. The Sebel combines suite-style accommodation with personalized hotel services, providing both flexibility and value. Conveniently situated at Viaduct Harbour, home of the America's Cup, its proximity to both city and the waterfront make it ideal for business and leisure travelers alike.

A morning coach transfer is arranged to take you from Sebel Suites direct to the ship anchored in Whangaroa Harbour. The trip takes you through beautiful scenery and you'll make a stop for lunch at Whangarei. In the early afternoon you'll arrive at the ship. Dinner is served from 7pm.

Wake up to a fully cooked chef prepared breakfast. Transfer by helicopter to play 18 holes one of the world’s most famous golf courses – Kauri Cliffs. Helicopter transfer back to the Island Passage and once all are back on-board the ship and fully refreshed you'll move from where the remainder of the afternoon will be spent sports fishing from the Island Passage and the ships three tenders. Island Passage boasts a game chair on the aft deck or you can enjoy fishing from one the three seven-meter tenders, which are well armed with the latest Shimano tackle and a range of lures (included). The ship also moves North during the afternoon to the next anchorage close to Kari Kari. Dinner will be served from 7pm.

Breakfast will be ready for you before you helicopter out to play 18 holes of golf at the stunning Carrington Golf Club. The helicopter will be waiting to transfer you back to the Island Passage. Later there is another afternoon of sports fishing. After sunset you will make a course for the Bay Of Islands with a projected arrival time of midnight. Dinner will be served from 7pm.

Wake up to the beauty of the Bay. A fully cooked chef prepared breakfast and then you'll be transferred by helicopter to your final course at Waitangi. After the round and once all are back on-board you'll set sail for a cruise of the world-famous Bay of Islands. Taking in many local sights with visits ashore for some beach combing, snorkeling and swimming and fishing. Dinner will be served from 7pm.

Time to wind down and relax as you continue to fish and cruise within the beautiful Bay of Islands. For those not wanting to fish can arrange a beach combing exploration trip, a gourmet picnic ashore or just relax with a good book in the library or on a steamer deck chair in the sun. Farewell Dinner from 7pm.

After breakfast you will have time to freshen up on-board the ship before transfers return you to meet your coach to Whangaparaoa where you'll play the Gulf Harbour Country Club. After the game you are transferred back to Auckland for the last night at the Sebel Suites.

Tomorrow transfers are made by Corporate Cabs from the Sebel to Auckland Airport where the tour is completed.

Notes: On these Escapes we carry a maximum of 16 guests whom are involved with the golf and fishing activities. This has been done to accommodate 4 groups on the helicopter transfers each morning and afternoon.  We can however include up to 4 non-golf* partners in the Escape at reduced rates as has been detailed above.  Single supplement applies at an additional 60% on the above per person share twin rates.

Please take the time to view our “Virtual Tour” for the 7 Night Golf afloat tour or download or print the detailed “Tour Dossier”. Both can be found on the right hand column of this page. Alternatively you can simply contact us. For a comprehensive  list of  all activities available in each location featured in this tour, please refer to the "Destination Guide" found at the top of this page.