Lake Te Anau Private Yacht Charter: 1935 Motor Yacht

Your own 1935 motor yacht and crew on Lake Te Anau for three hours.

A private yacht charter on Lake Te Anau puts you aboard an elegant 1935 motor yacht with a dedicated crew and fully catered service for three hours. Your itinerary is built around what you want to see and do. The boat, the crew and every detail belong to your group alone. A live English-speaking guide is included.

The experience

Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in Fiordland, and chartering your own yacht means you set the route and the pace without sharing the boat or the crew with anyone else. The 1935 motor yacht is fully catered, so meals and refreshments are part of the experience. You work with the crew to plan what matters to you (whether that is exploring the shoreline, anchoring in a quiet bay or following the natural heritage sites the region holds), and the itinerary shifts to fit your group's interests.

Three hours on the water gives you time to move beyond the main lake and into the quieter reaches where Fiordland's landscape shows itself without crowds. The crew handles navigation and service. A live guide in English provides context about what you're seeing. Because the boat is yours alone, there's no schedule to follow except your own, no other passengers to coordinate around, and no compromises on where you stop or how long you stay.

What’s included

• Fully catered service with canapes and refreshments.
• a dedicated crew for your group alone.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• a three-hour private charter of the 1935 motor yacht.
• a personalised itinerary planned around your interests.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fiordland Historic Cruises

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Lake Te Anau itself, so if you're staying in Te Anau town or don't have a car, you can reach the charter by public transport to the lake. Because the yacht and crew are entirely yours, you don't wait for other groups or follow a set schedule: the three hours work around what you want to see and how long you want to linger.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the 1935 motor yacht like to be on?

The yacht is an elegant motor vessel built in 1935, fully equipped for comfort and catering. It operates as a private charter, so the entire boat and crew are dedicated to your group for the duration of your booking.

Can I choose what we do during the three hours?

Yes. You work with the crew before departure to plan your itinerary based on what interests you: particular shorelines, bays, heritage sites or simply exploring at your own pace. The crew adjusts the route to fit your preferences.

Is food included in the charter?

Yes, the experience is fully catered. You should provide dietary information when you book so the crew can prepare accordingly.

Do I need my own transport to get to the boat?

Public transportation options are available near the departure point on Lake Te Anau. If you need help arranging pickup or have questions about access, contact the operator when booking.