Charter FV Tequila
Fishing Charter · Stewart Island, Stewart Island
Step aboard the commercial vessel Tequila for an authentic maritime experience in the subpolar waters surrounding Stewart Island. Operating within the dynamic weather patterns of the Roaring Forties, this charter invites guests to participate directly alongside working crew rather than acting merely as passengers. The excursion provides a thorough practical demonstration of commercial cod potting techniques. Crew members instruct you in how to prepare, deploy, and haul heavy cod pots from the sea floor, followed by traditional processing methods on deck, including grading, iki-jime dispatch, and skilled hand filleting. Between commercial evolutions, guests can take up traditional hand lines to catch fresh blue cod directly from the southern ocean to take ashore. Set against the stark granite coastlines and southern birdlife of Stewart Island, time on Tequila delivers a grounded, working-vessel perspective on New Zealand's wild southern fishery.
Book now, pay later
Split the charter across as many payers as you like — there is no cap. Everyone settles their own share, and the charter is held while payments come in.
Where you'll board
Stewart Island
General marina area shown. The exact berth is shared once your booking is confirmed.