2025 Rates
(valid 01st February - 31st August 2025)
We have Availability in 2025 - please enquire for dates
Explore the stunning Fiordland region with an all-inclusive charter boat experience.
With rates based on up to 10 people, you'll enjoy creating unforgettable memories.
Everything is taken care of from the moment you step aboard, so all you need to do is relax and immerse yourself in the experience of a lifetime!
What this includes:
Two qualified and experienced crew
One onboard chef
Transfer to and from the vessel from Manapouri
Charter periods are overnight rates running midday to midday
Fishing rods, tackle and bait.
Dive tanks, weight belts and dive weights
Onboard compressor with unlimited refills
Tender for land based excursions and diving
Luscious meals 3+ times a day and all snacks
Hot drinks and juice
Filtered fresh water
All Bed linen
Towels
Use of kayaks
Use of hand held radios for land based activities
All safety equipment and first aid kits
Alcohol and soft drinks not included - BYO
Preservation Inlet/ Chalky Inlet
All rates inclusive of GST.
Prices are per person, based on 10 people sharing and include transfers to/from the vessel from Manapouri
4 nights - $4,250pp or $42,500 for the vessel
5 nights - $4,650pp or $46,500 for the vessel
6 nights - $4,950pp or $49,500 for the vessel
Caswell, Nancy and Charles Sound Package
All rates inclusive of GST.
Prices are per person, based on 10 people sharing and include transfers to/from the vessel from Manapouri
4 nights - $3,850pp or $38,500 for the vessel
5 nights - $4,250pp or $42,500 for the vessel
6 nights - $4,650pp or $46,500 for the vessel
Stewart Island
All rates inclusive of GST. Prices are per person, based on 10 people sharing and include transfers from Bluff to Stewart Island/ Return
3 nights - POA
4 nights - $2,850pp or $28,500 for the vessel
5 nights - $3,250pp or $32,500 for the vessel
6 nights - $3,550pp or $35,500 for the vessel
Shared Experiences
(Join-a- Group) Options
All rates inclusive or GST.
Prices are per person.
Terms and conditions apply
08th – 12th August 2025 Northern Fiord Adventure
4 nights/ 5 days onboard the MV Tasman Explorer
Join us exploring Nancy, Charles and Caswell Sound.
Hunt, fish, free dive, spearfish, kayak and adventure.
We will run lures to target some Southern Bluefin Tuna whilst travelling between these fiords.
10 spaces available
Get yourself to Manapouri, which is 20 minutes from Te Anau and we will take care of you from there.
$4,000pp
19th – 23rd October 2025 Deep Cove to Dusky Sound Adventure
4 nights/ 5 days onboard the MV Tasman Explorer
Join us exploring Dusky Sound for some magical moments, amazing waterfalls and epic adventures.
Depart from Deep Cove, Doubtful and travel down to Breaksea Sound and explore Breaksea to Dusky Sound.
There will be about three hours on open water which we will troll for the likes of Tuna on the way down the coast.
Hunt, fish, free dive, spearfish, kayak and adventure.
10 spaces available
Inbound from Manapouri to Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound via a boat over Lake Manapouri and a bus over the Wilmot Pass.
Outbound via a 30 minute scenic helicopter flight one way, departing from the vessel in Dusky Sound.
Get yourself to Manapouri, which is 20 minutes from Te Anau and we will take care of you from there.
$4,200pp
16th – 20th November 2025 Dusky Sound to Deep Cove Adventure
4 nights/ 5 days onboard the MV Tasman Explorer
Dusky Sound Adventure to Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound
Join us exploring Dusky Sound for some magical moments, amazing waterfalls and epic adventures up to Breaksea Sound, then three hours on open water to Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound.
Hunt, fish, free dive, spearfish, kayak and adventure.
8 spaces left
Inbound via a 30 minute scenic helicopter flight landing on the vessel.
Return from Deep Cove in Doubtful Sound via a bus over the Wilmot Pass and boat over Lake Manapouri.
Get yourself to Manapouri, which is 20 minutes from Te Anau and we will take care of you from there.
$4,200pp
01st December – 06th December 2025 Chalky Inlet to Dusky Sound Adventure
5 nights/6 days onboard the MV Tasman Explorer
Chalky Inlet to Dusky Sound
Join us exploring Chalky Inlet, up the coastline to Dusky Sound and witness Fiordland from the sea.
Weather permitting we are aiming for 2 nights in Chalky Inlet, 2 nights in Dusky Sound prior to departing the morning of the 06th December 2025.
We will be running lures to target some Southern Bluefin Tuna whilst travelling between these fiords on the open water.
This is suitable adventure for clients with Good Sea Legs.
Hunt, fish, free dive, spear, kayak and adventure.
We can cater for up to 10 clients.
Includes a 35-minute scenic helicopter flight landing on the vessel inbound in Chalky Inlet.
Return via a scenic 30minute scenic helicopter flight from Dusky Sound to Manapouri.
Get yourself to Manapouri, which is 20 minutes from Te Anau and we will take care of you from there.
$4,500pp
The Tasman Explorer is a 21.5m Vessel.
Onboard we have a diesel stove, two bathrooms, three toilets. We have two cabins with two singles in each room and a larger bunkroom with three doubles and three singles.
All meals and snacks prepared by our onboard chef
Two qualified skippers and a chef
Hot drinks and juice
Filtered freshwater
Bedding and towels
Fishing Rods, tackle and bait. We allow one deep drop rig per person. (For any serious fishermen or women, please feel free to bring top water gear, jigs etc)
We have dive tanks, weights and a compressor onboard for dive tank filling
Kayaks
Tender
Use of Handheld radios
All safety equipment and first aid kits
Alcohol and Soft Drinks BYO.
All prices are subject to change with prior notice due to fuel prices and/or unforeseen economic circumstances.