Please see below for more specific details about Barcarolle, pricing and our policies. If there's anything else you'd like to know or are unsure of please reach out to Cinthia, at 022-634-8576 (within NZ), +64-22-634-8576 (outside NZ) or cinthiacolla@hotmail.com
Exclusive of 15% GST/ VAT
* 3 Hours - NZ$ 1,800
* 4 Hours - NZ$ 2,245
* 5 Hours - NZ$ 2,590
* 6 Hours - NZ$ 2,935
* 8 hours - NZ$ 3,270
Inclusive of 15% GST/ VAT
* 3 Hours - NZ$ 2,070
* 4 Hours - NZ$ 2,582
* 5 Hours - NZ$ 2,979
* 6 Hours - NZ$ 3,375
* 8 Hours - NZ$ 3,761
Minimum charter duration is 3 hours unless the charter is a ferry service.
Vessel hire rates include the skipper and one crew member.
Price will depend on the duration of the charter, where you'd like to go (eg within the Hauraki Gulf or further such as Northland or the Coromandel Peninsular) and any additional requirements. Please contact us so we can work with your needs and provide a quote.
Overnight winter special - NZ$3,270 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 3,761 incl GST/ VAT.
* Up to 4 guests, casual fishing, BYO catering only, no BYO corkage fees.
* Based on 4 hrs cruising per day at 10 knots & includes 1 crew member. For higher speed or more than 4 hrs cruising per day fuel will be charged at the current per litre rate.
BYO Corkage
We offer BYO and charge a corkage fee as follows:
* Day charters up to 4 hours - NZ$ 140 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 161 incl.
* Day charters over 4 hours - NZ$ 200 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 230 incl.
Catering
We offer BYO self catering with fees as follows:
* Day charters up to 4 hours - NZ$ 110 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 127 incl.
* Day charters over 4 hours - NZ$ 165 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 190 incl.
Catering is available and pricing will depend on the menus and options chosen. Please note you will be responsible for contracting directly with the cater unless otherwise arranged as part of the charter booking.
If you choose to BYO self cater (includes providing your own chef) you will be responsible for all aspects of the food preparation, cooking, presentation, service and clean up - our crew will not be involved. This includes bringing all food and condiments, cooking trays, pots & pans, serving trays & utensils, plates, cutlery, napkins, tinfoil, plastic wrap, rubbish bags etc. The galley and all other areas where food is cooked or served will need to be left clean and tidy, left-over food will need to be removed at the end of the charter.
BBQ
An electric BBQ is available with a fee of NZ$ 55 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 63 inclusive. If you wish to use the BBQ you will be responsible its usage and will be required to clean up any resulting grease mess and leave the BBQ clean. No BBQ's (wood burning, electric or gas), smokers etc are to be brought on board unless pre-arranged.
Fishing Rods & Bait
Fishing rods are available but must be requested in advance with fees as follows:
* Day charters up to 4 hours - NZ$ 35 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 40 incl per rod.
* Day charters over 4 hours - NZ$ 55 excl GST/ VAT or NZ$ 63 incl per rod.
Bait is also available and must also be requested in advance. Prices will depend on the quantity and type requested.
Wharf Fees
There are no fees for boarding and disembarking from our berth at Z Pier, Westhaven Marina. Wharf fees will only apply if you request to board or disembark at a wharf that charges a fee.
Security Deposit/ Bond
A $500 bond is required for all charters. Certain types of charters such as bachelor/ stag and bachelorette/ hen parties and charters where guests are age 30 or younger require a security deposit/bond of NZ$ 1,000.
The security deposit/ bond must be paid in advance and will be refunded within seven days following the charter subject to any deductions for damage (includes excessive mess or post charter cleaning). Sorry but we've learned the hard way that this is necessary.
Deposit
A deposit equal to 33% of the charter fee is required to secure your booking (time & date). We prefer it (and so do our guests) when bookings are confirmed so ideally we would like deposits to be paid within 5 business days of you confirming to us your charter date and time.
Your chosen day and time are not confirmed, so can be booked by someone else, until your deposit is received. See below for payment method.
Balance of Payment
The balance of your charter fee less the deposit paid is due no less than 5 business days before the day of your charter. Your charter will not go ahead and 100% of your deposit plus any other fees paid will be forfeited if the balance is not paid 3 business days before the day of your charter.
Any additional fees incurred on the day of charter will be due and payable (credit card or direct bank deposit) at the time of disembarking.
Method of Payment
Deposits and the balance of the charter fee are required to be direct deposited in NZ$ into our bank account. Bank account information will be provided with the charter contract.
Charter Postponements
If you need to change or postpone the date of your charter we'll work with you to try and accommodate this request, however please note any future booking is subject to availability of both Barcarolle, her skipper and crew. You may postpone or change your charter date up to 60 days before the original chosen charter date with no fee, or up to 30 days before the original chosen charter date subject to a 15% reschedule fee.
If catering has been arranged you will be responsible for ensuring the caterer is aware of the change. Please also see our policy below regarding Weather.
Charter Cancellations
You may cancel your charter for any reason however please note that in order to receive a refund of your deposit, less a 15% cancellation fee, we must be notified in writing via email to cinthiacolla@hotmail.com 60 days or more from your chosen charter date. Notification via text, facebook or instagram message will not suffice and the charter will not be considered cancelled.
A charter deposit will not be refunded if you cancel the charter within 30 days of the scheduled charter date. If catering has been arranged you will be responsible for ensuring the caterer is aware of the cancellation. Please note you may postpone your charter for a later date if you let us know (via email to cinthiacolla@hotmail.com) within 30 days of the scheduled charter date. We'd love to have you aboard so if you can't make your scheduled date we'd much prefer you postpone than cancel. Please also see our policy immediately below regarding Weather.
Weather
Your charter is not weather dependent so there is a chance it may rain or be overcast on the day of your charter. Barcarolle's main saloon is large and spacious as is the cockpit which is also weather protected.
Your charter may be postponed at the discretion of Barcarolle's skipper or owner if there is a likelihood of extreme or severe weather on the day of your charter. In this event we'll try to be in communication with you ahead of time and will work with you to reschedule your charter for a later date. Please see above for our policies regarding cancelations and postponements.
Shoes & Footware
Flat, non slip closed toe shoes are the safest footware and we love it when shoes have white soles (no marks for the crew to scrub). Many guests prefer to wear barefeet. Jandals, flip flops and other loose sandals are not recommended. Please do not wear high or stiletto heels - they can be dangerous on boats, particularly when underway, and guest wearing them will be asked to remove them.
Safety - Please read
The skipper is in charge and responsible for the safety of all guests and crew aboard Barcarolle. Once all guests have boarded and before Barcarolle leaves the wharf a safety briefing will be given. All guests will be advised on the location of life jackets, safety equipment and what to do in the event on an emergency.
When Barcarolle is underway, or not at anchor, no guest is to access the foredeck or side decks that lead to foredeck. No guest will be allowed to drive Barcarolle or her tender.
Any guest disobeying an order of the skipper or her crew, engaging in activity dangerous to themself, others, or Barcarolle, being egregiously obnoxious, offensive or abusive (verbal or physical) is highly likely to be removed from Barcarolle and cause the charter to be terminated. Maritime police may be called.
No guest is to touch any of the steering controls, buttons, navigation equipment etc located on Barcarolle. Doing so will see the guest removed from Barcarolle and cause the charter to be terminated. Maritime police may be called.
We follow and support the biosecurity requirements set out by Auckland Council and Department of Conservation. Therefore, we ask all passengers thoroughly check and clean their gear for pests prior to arrival. For more information click here
Before travelling into the Hauraki Gulf with us, please ensure your gear is clean and pest free. For more information on how to check your gear.