Yonder Star Charters

AUCKLAND’S VERY OWN EXCLUSIVE AND GRACIOUS RESIDENT

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, this 87’ luxurious sailing yacht offers inspiring and memorable short local excursions as a wedding or special occasion venue, or half, full day and overnight charters around Nelson, Abel Tasman, Marlborough Sounds, or the Bay of Islands.

The vessel’s sumptuous interior conveys a sense of effortless warmth and sophistication, with ample room for lounging in your cabin, dining alfresco in the cockpit area, formal dining in the saloon, or simply playing cards in the pilothouse. Meals on Yonder Star are an event, celebrating innovative cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients and complemented with wines and beverages that showcase regional excellence.

For the discerning traveller and sailing enthusiast alike, this elegant and beautifully New Zealand designed and built ketch, offers a refined blend of precision engineering and unsurpassed craftsmanship.

“The crew couldn’t have done a better job of looking after us and making it a truly spectacular time.”— Cynthia, USA

YONDER STAR NEW ZEALAND CHARTER OPTIONS

Catering up to a maximum of 28 day guests, and 8-10 overnight guests, Yonder Star should be your floating venue of choice for that special occasion, or a night or two of pampering.From the very moment your enquiries begin, you’ll enjoy the attention of the Yonder Star team. Their philosophy is to tailor special occasions and overnight charters to suit not only your requirements, but your budget exactly. Yonder Star comes fully equipped with crockery, cutlery, glassware, napkins, captain and crew (and chef where required).  The vessel has a liquor licence and is non-smoking.All prices quoted include complementary bottled water, fruit juice, soft drinks, herbal teas, and coffee and are available on application (POA).

CORPORATE FUNCTIONS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS

We offer tailor made breakfast, lunch, cocktail or dinner cruises, adult birthday celebrations, pre Christmas gatherings, specifically designed family occasions, hen’s nights or corporate functions and training days.  Your options are really only limited by your imagination. 

1/2 DAY AND FULL DAY HIRE

Specific half day hire (1-4 hour), and full day hire (4-8 hour) packages can be designed to suit your requirements depending on guest numbers, desired activities, embarkation and disembarkation time and location, along with catering and beverage requirements.  Guests can decide whether to bring their own food, or Yonder Star can fully cater, along with providing your very own personal Chef. 

WEDDING AND HONEYMOON PACKAGES

Say ‘I do’ onboard Yonder Star and create an intimate memory with family and friends  that you will cherish forever.  The Yonder Star team can provide professionally designed half or full day ceremony options for either Nelson or Abel Tasman.  An overnight of indulgence for the honeymoon couple, including all meals and beverages is discounted if booking a ceremony onboard.

OVERNIGHT AND WEEK LONG CHARTERS

Yonder Star’s cabins, each with en-suite bathrooms, can cater up to 8-10 overnight guests.  You will experience some of New Zealand’s hidden coves and quiet bays, sandy beaches and rocky bluffs, along with an abundance of marine life.  Sit back, relax, and imagine yourself on oceans far away.

HANDCRAFTED HOLIDAYS IN NEW ZEALAND

When you cruise with Yonder Star you’ll enjoy luxury boating along with the very best land-based activities New Zealand has to offer.Wine and arts tours, biking and hiking trails, helicopter flights, fly fishing expeditions, golden sand beaches, shopping and much more – it’s all there for you to enjoy.The friendly team at Yonder Star can help with planning and booking activities before, during and after your cruise. We have extensive local knowledge and only recommend high-end  tourism operators and businesses.

All you need to do is  let us know what you enjoy or would like to experience, and we will design an experience that you will remember forever.

ABOUT THE BOAT

Yonder Star’s generous proportions reflect the designer’s intent to create a gracious residence at sea. Discerning travellers and seasoned sailors alike will appreciate the comfort, luxury and attention to detail throughout this elegant yacht.Topside teak decks are open and uncluttered. The soft, sheltered cockpit seating invites relaxation and open-air dining. Below decks, varnished mahogany, polished brass and sumptuous fabrics convey a sense of warmth and sophistication.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length87′ (26.5m)Beam22′ (6.7m)Draft7′ 8″ (2.3m)DesignerDon BrookBuilderThackwray Yachts, New ZealandLaunched1980Completely Rebuilt1999Major Refit/Upgrade2003Cabins3 (1 Queen and 2 doubles with single overhead bunk)Capacity8-10 overnight guests.
28 day guests maximum.

COCKPIT

Soft cockpit seating invites relaxation and open-air dining.

• Large teak table and comfortable dining area.
• Boom lights for night lighting.
• Stereo speakers.
• Outdoor relaxation, dining and viewing area.
• Access to hydraulic swim platform.
• Outdoor hot and cold shower.

PILOTHOUSE

The light-filled pilothouse – Yonder Star’s interior hub – serves as both a navigation station as well as a living and dining space.

Features include:

• Optional dining area out of the weather but still with 360-degree views from the pilothouse windows.
• There are two helm stations; the pilothouse is one of these stations. There is great visibility from here. It also has full electronics (radar displays, navigation displays, compass, VHF, autopilot etc).
• Plush seating port and starboard, captain’s chair. Air-conditioned.

MAIN SALOON

Forward of the pilothouse is an inviting and spacious open-plan saloon, with a comfortable living area to port and dining suite to starboard.

Features include:

• Air-conditioning.
• Stereo/surround sound system.
• Television/DVD/VCR.
• Spacious, open-plan layout.
• Icemaker/bar fridge.
• Mahogany roll-tops and cupboards conceal the navigation area and other appliances. Mahogany panelling.
• L-shaped settee and pedestal table.
• Cosy, indoor dining area.

MASTER STATEROOM

Slip into the comfort and luxury of the ‘Master Stateroom’ with en-suite. This is the largest and most sumptuously-appointed cabin.

Features include:

• Queen bed.
• Stereo system.
• Air-conditioning.
• Mahogany writing desk and reading area.
• Distinctive underwater viewing port.
• Ship’s library.

MASTER STATEROOM EN-SUITE

One of two very large bathrooms on board:

• Renovated/refitted 2003.
• Unique pebble-style flooring.
• Modern fittings.
• ‘Royal Flush’ venturi action toilet.
• Mirrored panels.
• Large shower stalls.

GUEST CABINS (X2)

Yonder Star has an additional two cabins (port aft and port forward)

Features include:

• Double bed with single overhead bunk.
• Private en-suite featuring shower and electric flush WC.

GALLEY

Meals on Yonder Star are an event, celebrating innovative cuisine and fresh, local ingredients. The chef’s professionally-equipped galley is tucked away from the saloon, easily accessible but unobtrusive.

Features include:

• Spacious work bench.
• 4-burner hob.
• Espresso machine.
• Large capacity freezer and 3-compartment fridge.
• Under-floor storage.
• Microwave.
• Double stainless deep sink with Grohl flex head faucet.