Bay of Islands · Northland · 144 islands
Boat hire in the Bay of Islands
Sail to Urupukapuka, thread the Hole in the Rock or chase marlin off Cape Brett — charter the Bay's finest vessels with verified local skippers, split payments and private messaging built in.
Why charter with BoardMyBoat
Book now, pay later — together
Split the charter across your whole group at checkout. No chasing friends for their share, no one person carrying the full amount.
Private by design
Message your captain or host through our masked relay. Your contact details stay private until your booking is confirmed.
Verified local operators
Every Bay of Islands vessel is listed by a verified owner, skipper or charter company — real boats, real people, real availability.
Every occasion on the water
Corporate days, milestone birthdays, hens and stags, sunset cruises, fishing trips — and discreet memorial charters handled with care.
The Bay of Islands fleet
44 charter vessels across Paihia, Russell, Opua, Kerikeri and the outer islands.
- SailingNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Paihia·New listing
Tradewind — Classic Sailing Yacht
8 guests52 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $1,850 per day, or split from $463 across 4 guests.
- SuperyachtNZ only CaptainedAuckland & Bay of Islands·New listing
JR — 75ft International Luxury Superyacht
25 guests75 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $6,800 per day, or split from $1,700 across 4 guests.
- CatamaranNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Paihia·New listing
Ipipiri — 150ft Luxury Charter Catamaran
100 guests150 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $12,500 per day, or split from $3,125 across 4 guests.
- SuperyachtNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Paihia·New listing
Tawaki — 82ft Luxury Yacht Charter
30 guests82 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $6,900 per day, or split from $1,725 across 4 guests.
- SuperyachtNZ only CaptainedAuckland & Bay of Islands·New listing
Templar — 81ft Dyna Laguna Superyacht
20 guests81 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $7,400 per day, or split from $1,850 across 4 guests.
- SailingNZ onlyAuckland & Bay of Islands·New listing
Escape Artist — Beneteau 57 Bareboat Charter
10 guests57 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $2,400 per day, or split from $600 across 4 guests.
- SailingNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Paihia·New listing
Ata Rangi — Boutique Sailing Charter
10 guests54 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $2,100 per day, or split from $525 across 4 guests.
- CatamaranNZ only CaptainedAuckland & Bay of Islands·New listing
Bali Catamaran — Sail Charter Auckland
12 guests47 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $2,400 per day, or split from $600 across 4 guests.
- SailingNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Paihia·New listing
Dove Charters — Sailing Bay of Islands
8 guests44 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $1,700 per day, or split from $425 across 4 guests.
- Motor LaunchNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Paihia·New listing
Island Escape — Bay of Islands Charter
20 guests60 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $2,800 per day, or split from $700 across 4 guests.
- SailingNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Russell·New listing
Mantra — Boutique Sailing Charter
8 guests48 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $1,850 per day, or split from $463 across 4 guests.
- CatamaranNZ only CaptainedBay of Islands, Tutukaka·New listing
Paua Cat — Diving & Adventure Catamaran
24 guests55 ftNo reviews yetReservePrice from $2,400 per day, or split from $600 across 4 guests.
Where the fleet berths
General areas shown — the exact berth is shared once your booking is confirmed.
Chartering a boat in the Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is one of the finest cruising grounds in the South Pacific: 144 islands, sheltered anchorages and clear, warm water just a few hours north of Auckland. Day charters from Paihia and Russell reach Urupukapuka, Moturua and Roberton Island, with dolphins a regular escort and the famous Hole in the Rock at Cape Brett on the outer edge.
It is also New Zealand's game-fishing capital. Skippers out of Russell and Opua run marlin, kingfish and snapper trips across the summer season, while sailing yachts and launches cover overnight island-hopping and private sunset cruises.
BoardMyBoat brings the Bay's charter fleet together in one place. Message the skipper privately through our masked relay, split the cost across your group with book-now-pay-later split payments, and keep someone ashore informed with our safety check-in. We also arrange discreet memorial and ash-scattering charters on the Bay.