Private Tour
Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park
Overview
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6 hours
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Our fully catered boat charter ensures you are able to experience the most of the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park in one day and in comfort. Hike, Swim, Kayak or just relax onboard. You can choose how active or relaxed you want to be in New Zealand's most loved National Park.
Talk to our experienced guides to ensure they cater to your special interests or trust in their wealth of knowledge.
The park is truly remarkable and is renowned for its clear emerald/blue water, golden sand beaches, wildlife including the NZ fur seal and subtropical forests and is accessible only by boat or on foot.
Our day charter allows you to make the most of your day whether with a group of friends and family or that special someone. Whether you want an activity full day or to just relax and take in the stunning scenery with a glass of wine.
We cater to groups with varying levels of fitness and cater to the young and old alike.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Access throughout the day is beach only as there are no Docks/ Wharves in the National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
We provide filtered water and soft drinks
Snacks
Complimentary local wine and beer
Landing and facility fees
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients. Special diets can be accommodated.
Restroom on board
Kayaks are carried on board and are complimantary
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Abel Tasman National Park
Hike the coastal track,kayak in the tranquil lagoons, swim and snorkel from the boat, or walk on a beach or through the Abel Tasman track - one of New Zealand's Great Walks - or you may wish to relax on board and enjoy the stunning scenery of New Zealand's most enchanting National Park. Talk to your skipper to ensure they cater to your special interests throughout the day or trust in their wealth of knowledge and experience to be able to share the best the park has to offer. The park is renowned for its clear emerald/blue water, golden sand beaches, wildlife including NZ fur seals and subtropical forests. It is accessible only by boat or on foot. Our trip includes a delicious platter style lunch of fresh local produce, complimentary wine or beer and refreshments, towels, kayaks and snorkel equipment, sunscreen, insect repellent, and an excellent local skipper with a wealth of experience and knowledge as your tour guide.
Tonga Island Marine Reserve
We ensure you view the New Zealand fur seal colony at the marine reserve as they can often be seen sunbathing on the rocks or swimming along the coastline in the emerald green waters. While respecting safe viewing distances we will ensure you view all the wildlife passing through on the day of your cruise
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Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible day at the Abel Tasman National Park
Joseph P,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private charter in the Abel Tasman National Park went by so fast. Our guides Brett and Tommy were very upbeat and personable, and they created the perfect environment for the day. The boat itself was incredibly nice, and it had plenty of different spots to take in the beautiful views. We were able to see wildlife, take a nice hike, and kayak in the water. The onboard lunch was a make-your-own sandwich with all natural and local ingredients. The sandwich was phenomenal! There were also a wide variety of drinks to choose from.
A magical overnight private boat charter in Abel Tasman
BillieWinchester,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We (2 of us) had an overnight charter being picked up at 5 pm and then dropped off after breakfast with Rod and Kim.They were both such good company and very knowledgable. It was truly magical including stopping at Adele Island on the sandbank hearing all the birdsong. Picked up a mooring buoy in a sheltered bay and had aperitifs ,freshly cooked delicious dinner and wine and a nightime visit to the glow worm cave.Wont ever forget it!
Fabulous boat experience
jacqueline c,
Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous trip with the best guide and skipper, Tim!! The ocean was gorgeous; the beaches were beautiful; and the wildlife was all around us. Tim was an amazing host; full of knowledgeable facts and he put out a livel spread for us at lunch. I could not recommend him or the trip higher!
Great Day with a Terrific Skipper and our fellow passengers.
Passenger51450090833,
Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were out all day, exploring the coast with Rod, our Skipper. Nice sized boat but small group of fellow travelers. Rod explained much of the local area, was personable and a lot of fun. We made several stops and went ashore at several various beaches, took a short hike, had many laughs, and were treated to an excellent lunch. Highly recommended
The absolute best experience!
Nikki W,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the absolute best experience and one of our favorite things we did in all of New Zealand, hands down. Rod was an absolute gem of a human. The lunch he prepared for us was delicious and the small details didn’t go unnoticed, down to the incredible fresh bread from the bakery. He was full of so many interesting facts and tidbits about Abel Tasman - it was fascinating to learn about this beautiful region from a local. Our favorite part was the ride we took into a smaller inlet on his smaller dinghy. It was absolutely magical! I can’t recommend this experience highly enough!!!
Great food, good hosting, nice boat
michaelmB5902ZA,
May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice hosts who were knowledgeable, clean quiet boat. Schedule was reasonable and size of boat nicely accommodated our group of 14 people.
Best boat tour on Abel Tasman.
415tima,
Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to see Abel Tasman in all its glory, this is the place. Magical memories thanks to Tim from Abel Tasman Charters. We met at Stephen’s Bay, easy to find, and Tim was there on beach with Zodiac tender to take us to the Taranui. Boat was ideal for our 4 private charter. Comfortable, well appointed and great catering. The trip was utterly fantastic. We kayaked, snorkelled, took tender into hidden caves and lagoons and paused at Adele Island to listen to the enchanting song of many Bellbirds, chiming in harmony. So many great memories- well worth every penny and a testament to Abel Tasman Charters. One of the best boat trips ever.
Amazing experience
Mary P,
Mar 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing day - captain Tim was fabulous. We were two Canadians travelling with six New Zealanders - all of whom had been out on the water many times. One was a former guide in the park. My husband and I were in awe but the bigger complement was that our locals friends thought the day was amazing! Seals, kayaks, swimming and a beautiful lunch! Thank you so much - I would do this again in a heartbeat! Worth every penny. Thank you tim for a great day!!!
Favorite tour of trip
Mark M,
Feb 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our favorite tour of the trip. Our captain/guide, Tim, was great, the boat was nice, and the sites were beautiful. Highly recommend!
More Than Able Tasman Charters💪
JeffKat4321,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide arranged for us to have a private day charter in Abel Tasman National Park. This was our 1st excursion after arriving with our family from GA, USA. We wanted to bring all our kids (3 plus gf) as a special graduation gift as they are all graduating in 2024. We couldn't have asked for a better start to an amazing holiday! Captain Tim ferried us from the shore to the catamaran safely and thoughtfully. Right away I appreciated his wry humor and gallant manner. All day he showed great concern for our comfort asking us if we needed anything, from being mindful when we were on the bow, providing motion sickness meds, to letting us know when rough waters were ahead and so many other thoughtful things. Our excursion included lunch and Capt Tim showed he had chef skills on top of his amazing boating. The lunch was super tasty and after hours of boating and hiking and swimming and kayaking we were HUNGRY. There were even delicious homemade brownies at the end. We all left having had the most amazing day, seeing so many beautiful sights and full bellies. I watch a lot of Below Deck and Capt Tim wore all the hats and did everything amazingly. I am so grateful to Capt Tim for making our day so special. You cannot miss Tasman National Park when visiting NZ and you cannot go wrong with Abel Tasman Charters.
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