Looking for a venue that’s a little different? Host your next corporate event, celebration, networking function, team outing, family gathering, or special occasion on Wellington Harbour. With flexible catering options, stunning harbour views, and a dedicated crew, we’ll help you create an experience your guests will remember long after they step ashore. From casual get-togethers and client events to bespoke collaborations and exclusive experiences, we’ll work with you to bring your event to life.
- Diesel boat hire
- Electric Boat hire
- Christmas menus
- Canapé Menu
- Burgers / Tacos
- Onboard Bar
Diesel Boat Hire
Choose from one or two-hour private charters on Wellington Harbour. One-hour charters are perfect for sightseeing, team outings, celebrations, and social gatherings. For two-hour charters, catering is required and you can select from our catering options or arrange your own.
Self catered option
Want to bring your favourite local treats? You’re welcome to organise your own catering or have it delivered directly to the ferry. To comply with our liquor licence, all charters serving alcohol must provide substantial food, and we’ll ask for details of your catering during the booking process.
Cost (all prices include GST):
1 hour – $1,199
2 hours – $1,599
Numbers:
No minimum number required
Maximum 55 people
Facilities:
Onboard bathrooms, Onboard bar with EFTPOS sales (no cash sorry).
Music:
Our ferries have sound systems with Bluetooth connectivity so have your playlist ready to go.
Electric Boat Hire
Step aboard Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry, and create a memorable event against the backdrop of Wellington Harbour. Whether you’re planning a corporate function, networking event, client presentation, celebration, or private gathering, our recently refurbished vessel offers a unique and versatile event space unlike anywhere else in Wellington.
Self catered option
Want to bring your favourite local treats? You’re welcome to organise your own catering or have it delivered directly to the ferry. To comply with our liquor licence, all charters serving alcohol must provide substantial food, and we’ll ask for details of your catering during the booking process.
Cost (all prices include GST):
1 hour – $1,399
2 hours – $1,799
Numbers:
No minimum number required
Maximum 65 people
Flexible event layouts:
- Presentation style – Ideal for business presentations, workshops and speaker events, with seating focused towards onboard screens or host.
- Booth Seating – Comfortable booth-style layouts create a relaxed environment for networking, dining and social gatherings.
- Cocktail & Networking Events – Open configurations maximise space and guest movement while taking advantage of the harbour views.
- Mixed Format Events – Combine presentations, networking and hospitality within the same event through adaptable seating arrangements.
Features:
- Full PA system with headset and 2 TV screens for audio visual presentations
- Onboard bar facilities
- Quiet and comfortable cruising with panoramic views
- Full sound system with Bluetooth connectivity
Christmas menu
Book in your Christmas function with us! The team at Food Envy have put together a delicious Christmas set menu.
Minimum 30 people applies for this menu option.
All menu prices include GST and are additional to the Boat Hire cost.
Menus subject to change, get in touch with us for confirmed menu options.
Canapé Menu
If you’re not quite after a full meal but want to provide your guests with some delectable nibbles, this option is for you.
Choose up to 7 options from a range of tasty savoury and sweet canapés.
Catering cost:
$42pp for 7 canapés each.
Numbers:
Minimum numbers vary depending on day.
Maximum 55 people
All menu prices include GST and are additional to the Boat Hire cost.
Build your own Burgers or tacos
A fun hands-on social meal where guests can build their own dishes. Our friends at Food Envy provide the provisions, delivered hot and ready to enjoy on our ferries.
After a little more food?
Add on one of their salads or desserts (ask us for more information) or bring along your own extra food.
All menu prices include GST and are additional to the Boat Hire cost.
Our ferries all have onboard bars with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (no BYO option).
Groups can organise a bar tab, drink tokens or just pay as they go for drinks.
Please note our charter pricing is not inclusive of beverages.
Terms and Conditions
Please note we do not host stag or hens parties onboard.
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to confirm a cruise. Final numbers are required seven days prior to charter, with payment for the balance of the charter required five days prior to charter (the deposit invoice will include a refundable cleaning/inconvenience fee of $250 – this is normally refunded after the charter, and is only charged where an inconsiderate or unusually large mess is left).
Respect for our staff and rules is required and terms and conditions will need to be signed prior to any cruise. Unacceptable behaviour will result in individuals being dropped back at Queens Wharf before the charter resumes – repeated instances will see the charter cancelled immediately with all guests returned to Queens Wharf (no refund payable).
