Island Full Day Charter

10am – 4pm Full Day 6 hours

10am depart Auckland

1115 arrive Issy bay drop anchor for lunch and swim

1230 depart Issy bay for Motuihe or other Island

1.00pm arrive Motuihe and go ashore

3.00pm depart Motuihe Island for Auckland

4.00pm arrive back at Auckland

$1650.00 Up to 50 Passengers

$1850.00 Over 50 Passengers

We have a fully Licenced Bar on board with a range of beverages at a very reasonable price.
Note: Unfortunately We do not allow BYO Alcohol on board – however we do have a Licensed Bar with a range of stock and very reasonable

Click here for Bar Prices

As part of our Bar license its a requirement that we must have food on all our charters.

We offer a full catering service on board and have a range of Menus to choose from designed and prepared from our experienced in house Chief. (Must be ordered when booking) or you can BYO Food. Click here to see our Menus

BYO FOOD:

We also offer the option to bring your own food on most of our charters free of charge. The only condition is if you are bringing your own food, it is that it is a condition of our Bar license that you supply plenty of good substantial food for your guests. We have a BBQ and microwave on board for your use, all free of charge. Please feel free to talk to us about your food requirements. Note: When using our BYO food option you will need to bring your own plates, cutlery & Serving Utensils.
Island Day Cruise Full Day Charter. We recommend having food on the boat not the Island.

The Red boats are proud to support the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Auckland Council’s joint ‘Treasure Island’ initiative. Our vessels undergo strict inspections so we are licensed to visit conservation islands and hold a ‘Pest-Free Warrant’ that recognises our commitment to biosecurity standards.

Bio Security Checklist:

CHECK your gear for pests:
Check that your gear is free of rats, mice, ants, skinks, soil and seeds – especially camping gear, which has ideal places for pests to hide when stored.
Take extra care to ensure gear is pest-free if you have Argentine ants or rainbow skinks where you live.

 

 

CLEAN your gear and footwear:
Clean your clothing, footwear and camping gear, removing soil and seeds before and after each trip
Look out for cleaning stations at your departure pier, and use the brushes to scrub your shoes before boarding the ferry.

 

 

SEAL your gear properly:
Pack food in sealed containers to avoid attracting rodents.
Your bags must be zipped closed (no open bags). Mice, ants and rainbow skinks can crawl in through the smallest hole. Be vigilant.
IMPORTANT: You must take all rubbish with you when you leave  any Hauraki gulf Island.

 


Why is this so important?
Pests have successfully been eradicated from the Hauraki Gulf’s conservation islands making them sanctuaries for native birds and wildlife. But unfortunately, pests can (and do!) make it to the islands by stowing away on shoes or in gear if we’re not careful.

Pests such as, rats, mice, Argentine ants, and plague skinks injure and kill our native wildlife and compete for their food.
Invasive weeds can alter the habitat that wildlife needs to survive.
Soil may contain plant diseases like kauri dieback which is killing our kauri forests.
Rats can squeeze through a 12 mm gap, and mice can squeeze through a 7 mm gap.
Insects could hide in your bag, and weeds seeds and soil could cling to your clothing, prams, gear and shoes.
Pests threaten New Zealand wildlife. That is why there are strict bio-security measures in place for all visitors.

For more information go to the Department of Conservation Bio Security page

Found a pest?
On the mainland: Get rid of the pest and clean your gear again
On the ferry: Tell the crew what you have found and where it is
On the island: Report sightings to the DOC conservation emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)

Your safety is important to us. To ensure that your journey is smooth sailing please follow the safety guidelines listed below:

Hold On

Use handrails when moving around the vessel
Watch for trip hazards such as raised doorsills, uneven surfaces and gangways

 

 

 

 

 

Stay seated



Please remain seated until the vessel has completed berthing at the wharf.
Remove luggage/bags from seats. Place in the luggage area or on the floor away from aisle.

 

 

 

 

 

Listen to Announcements and Crew instructions



 

Ensure you listen and understand safety announcements on departure.

In case of an emergency, stay seated and listen for instructions from the crew.

 

 

 

 

 

Life Jackets



 

Familiarize yourself with the location of the life jackets on your particular vessel
Each vessel can be different and your crew will announce the locations during your departure

 

 

 

 

Child safety



Supervise your children at all times during the journey.
Climbing, jumping or running on board the vessel is not permitted at any time Crew have been empowered to ask your children to discontinue any unsafe or unruly behavior

 

 

 

Unsafe behavior



Do Not Stand on seats or sit on railings.

If you see another passenger displaying unsafe or concerning behavior, please notify crew immediately

 

 

 

 

 

Hot Drinks



 

Hot drinks can cause third-degree burns, please take care with hot drinks when moving
If you need assistance carrying a hot drink, please ask the crew.

 

 

 

 

Watch Your Feet


Watch your feet
Watch your feet when embarking or disembarking the vessel. Gangways and the Vessel can and do move.

Use all rails and hand holds provided

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted areas



 

Obey all signage on board and do not under any circumstances enter restricted or staff only areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intoxication



 

For everyone's Safety Intoxicated passengers are not allowed on any of our Vessels.

Passenger that become intoxicated on board will result in the Charter being terminated.

No Drugs or illicit substances are permitted on board any of our charters

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here for a full copy of our Health and safety Manual for Customers while traveling on board The Red boats

 

 

We are located at Pier Z Westhaven Marina 31 Westhaven Drive.

We can also pick up from other wharves around Auckland by Prior arrangement (Charges apply)

E mail: theredboats@xtra.co.nz

Ph: 09 8347337