51. KOTA LUMBA (2010/39906grt/50604dwt/IMO 9439761) was arriving into Auckland from Kaohsiung. She is seen here passing through the Rangitoto Channel and the Red Boat REO MOANA. Date: 1 December 2023 Image ID 13269
52. KOTA LUMBA (2010/39906grt/50604dwt/IMO 9439761) was arriving into Auckland from Kaohsiung. She is seen here passing through the Rangitoto Channel and the charter boat DREAMWEAVER, anchored off Narrow... Date: 1 December 2023 Image ID 13270
53. LACY DAY - a relative newcomer in the charterboat scene on the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland. She offers corporate events, lunch or dinner cruises and birthday parties. Available activities also aboard... Date: 19 November 2020 Image ID 12168
54. LADY ROSE an Auckland-based charterboat specialising in kayaking, fishing and dive trips. Date: 8 March 2008 Image ID 4563
55. LARA STAR (also known as REDQUARTERS) - a dive charter vessel run by Redquarters Ltd on Waiheke Island near Auckland. Date: 1 Feb 2010 Image ID 6000
56. LARA STAR (also known as REDQUARTERS) - a dive charter vessel run by Redquarters Ltd of Waiheke Island near Auckland, New Zealand. Date: 1 February 2010 Image ID 6001
57. LAZY DAYS DAYDREAM passes the bow of the inbound tanker GOLDEN FRONTIER (1985/5569grt/IMO 8516653. Renamed SEAHAN BAYSTAR, SAEHAN BAYSTAR), Auckland, NZ. Broken up 2012. Date: 6 October 2004 Image ID 325
58. LAZY DAYS DREAM ON, one of the Lazy Days fleet of houseboats which operate from Aucklands' Viaduct Harbour are available for day or weekly hire. Date: 8 February 2007 Image ID 3693
59. LAZY DAYS' DREAM ON - an Auckland-based charterboat, plying the Waitemata Harbour. With a colour scheme like that, no-one should not see her coming. Date: 18 January 2013 Image ID 8936
60. LAZY DAYS DREAM TIME - one of the Lazy Days fleet of houseboats which operate from Aucklands' Viaduct Harbour. Date: 29 January 2007 Image ID 3683
61. LIBERTE IV - a 30,5m (100ft) Auckland-based charterboat superyacht. Built by Falcon Yachts in Italy, she can carry 49 guests plus crew (daytime) and accommodate 10 guests overnight in 4 Cabins (1 x... Date: 4 November 2025 Image ID 14238
62. LIBERTE IV - a 30,5m (100ft) Auckland-based charterboat superyacht. Built by Falcon Yachts in Italy, she can carry 49 guests plus crew (daytime) and accommodate 10 guests overnight in 4 Cabins (1 x... Date: 6 February 2026 Image ID 14484
63. M.V. EXPLORER of Nicks Cruises, Auckland, New Zealand. Date: 9 May 2005 Image ID 42
64. M.V. HOBO, Auckland, NZ. Date: 15 February 2005 Image ID 328
65. M.V. JOY, an Auckland-based fishing charter boat. Date: 11 December 2004 Image ID 327
66. M.V. JOY - an Auckland-based fishing charter boat, heading home after a day in the Hauraki Gulf. Date: 5 January 2011 Image ID 6635
67. M.V. JOY - an Auckland-based charter boat, leaving Westhaven Marina for an evening's fishing charter in the Hauraki Gulf. Date: 21 October 2018 Image ID 11505
68. M.V. JOY - an Auckland-based charter boat, arriving back with happy punters after a day's fishing in the Hauraki Gulf. Date: 5 November 2005 Image ID 14249
69. MINERVA II - operating from Z Pier in Westhaven Marina, Snap Attack Charters offer fishing charters around various spots in the Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour. Date: 3 August 2020 Image ID 12390
70. MONACO (2009/ IMO 9314961/ 28927gt/ 39418dwt/ TEU 2824/ ex-CMA CGM MIMOSA, E.R. MONACO) another first-time caller, seen here inbound from Brisbane. Owned and managed by Zeaborn Shipmanagement of... Date: 8 December 2024 Image ID 13651
71. MOONDANCE - a 23m wave-piercing luxury charter catamaran based in Auckland. Built in 2016 she cruises at 10 knots with a top speed of 23 knots. Date: 21 October 2018 Image ID 11506
72. MOONDANCE - a 23m luxury catamaran charter motor yacht launched in 2016 is based in Auckland’s Viaduct Basin. Sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, she has a top speed of 23kts and cruises at... Date: 16 March 2022 Image ID 12516
73. MSC NEDERLAND (1992/37071grt/46600dwt/IMO 8918954, ex-VLADIVOSTOK MARINER, VLADIVOSTOK SENATOR) inbound to Auckland from the port of Tauranga for her maiden call at the City of Sails. In October 2011... Date: 20 February 2014 Image ID 9450
74. NOMADESS - a 298grt, 121' (36.88m) motor yachts was built by Benetti in Italy in 2013. She accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins, carries a crew of 7 and cruises at 14.6 knots. Top speed: 15.6... Date: 28 August 2016 Image ID 10561
75. NZL 41 a former Americas Cup race yacht, is today operated by Sail NZ of Auckland as a tourist venture on the city's Waitemata Harbour. Date: 24 November 2016 Image ID 10721
76. NZL 41 a former Americas Cup race yacht, is today operated by Sail NZ of Auckland as a tourist venture on the city's Waitemata Harbour. Date: 17 February 2023 Image ID 12898
77. NZL 41 a former Americas Cup race yacht, is today operated by Explore Group providing sailing tours of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Date: 17 February 2023 Image ID 12899
78. NZL 41 - Explore Group's former Americas Cup yacht no longer races but instead takes out guests to experience the thrill of sailing on such a vessel. Date: 5 November 2025 Image ID 14252
79. NZL 41 a former Americas Cup race yacht, is today operated by Explore Group providing sailing tours of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Date: 7 February 2026 Image ID 14489
80. NZL 68 a former Americas Cup race yacht passes astern of a smaller family yacht as the bulk carrier GLOBAL MERMAID heads outbound from Auckland, NZ. Date: 20 August 2011 Image ID 6941
81. NZL 68 - a former Americas Cup yacht, now provides tourist cruises and the opportunity to experience Americas Cup-style sailing in Auckland, NZ. Date: 29 July 2026 Image ID 14711
82. NZL 68 - a former Americas Cup yacht, now provides tourist cruises and the opportunity to experience Americas Cup-style sailing in Auckland, NZ. Date: 29 July 2026 Image ID 14712
83. NZL 40 and NZL 41 give tourists a chance to experience the thrills of America's Cup racing, Auckland, New Zealand. Date: 28 March 2008 Image ID 4588
84. NZL 41 a former Americas Cup race yacht, is today operated by Sail NZ of Auckland as a tourist venture on the city's Waitemata Harbour. Date: 26 January 2009 Image ID 5131
85. OCEAN EAGLE (ex-CHUBASCO, AMERICAN EAGLE) - built in 1987 by Swath Ocean Systems of the USA. Long involved with the Americas Cup, she was once owned by billionaire Bill Koch, owner of America3 which... Date: 19 November 2014 Image ID 9829
86. OCEAN EAGLE (ex-CHUBASCO, AMERICAN EAGLE) - built in 1987 by Swath Ocean Systems of the USA. Long involved with the Americas Cup, she was once owned by billionaire Bill Koch, owner of America3 which... Date: 29 October 2023 Image ID 13240
87. OCEAN EAGLE (ex-CHUBASCO, AMERICAN EAGLE) - built in 1987 by Swath Ocean Systems of the USA. Long involved with the Americas Cup, she was once owned by billionaire Bill Koch, owner of America3 which... Date: 6 December 2024 Image ID 13636
88. OCEAN EAGLE (ex-CHUBASCO, AMERICAN EAGLE) - with another load of happy guests enjoying an early evening pre-Christmas cruise as Sealink's vehicular ferry SEA QUEST passes by bound for her city... Date: 6 December 2024 Image ID 13637
89. OCEAN EAGLE (ex-CHUBASCO, AMERICAN EAGLE) - with another load of happy guests enjoying an early evening pre-Christmas cruise. OCEAN EAGLE was built in 1987 by Swath Ocean Systems of the USA. Long... Date: 6 December 2024 Image ID 13638
90. OCEAN EAGLE (ex-CHUBASCO, AMERICAN EAGLE) - built in 1987 by Swath Ocean Systems of the USA. Long involved with the Americas Cup, she was once owned by billionaire Bill Koch, owner of America3 which... Date: 21 February 2026 Image ID 14589
91. OCEAN SCENE - a charterboat/ferry operated by Blue Funnel Ferries of Southampton, England. Date: 31 March 2009 Image ID 5309
92. OCEAN SCENE - a charterboat operated by Blue Funnel Ferries of Southampton, England. Date: October 1997 Image ID 7343
93. OCEAN SCENE - a charterboat operated by Blue Funnel Ferries of Southampton, England. Date: October 1997 Image ID 7344
94. OCEAN SPIRIT - an Auckland-based cruise/party/fishing charter boat operated by The Red Boats Ltd. Date: 19 February 2015 Image ID 9990
95. OCEAN SPIRIT - an Auckland-based charterboat operated by Abalone Cruises (alongside The Red Boats vessels) providing fishing, party and sightseeing cruises on the Waitemata Harbour and beyond. Date: 2011 Image ID 14290
96. OCEAN SPIRIT - an Auckland-based charterboat operated by Abalone Cruises (alongside The Red Boats vessels) providing fishing, party and sightseeing cruises on the Waitemata Harbour and beyond. In... Date: 1 January 2017 Image ID 14291
97. OCEAN SPIRIT - an Auckland-based charterboat operated by Abalone Cruises (alongside The Red Boats vessels) providing fishing, party and sightseeing cruises on the Waitemata Harbour and beyond. Date: 14 November 2025 Image ID 14292
98. OCEAN SPIRIT - an Auckland-based charterboat operated by Abalone Cruises (alongside The Red Boats vessels) providing fishing, party and sightseeing cruises on the Waitemata Harbour and beyond. Date: 11 January 2026 Image ID 14427
99. ORION (2003/3984grt/IMO 9273076, ex-SUN EXPLORER. Renamed NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ORION in 2014) - operated by Orion Expedition Cruises, seen here sailing from Auckland, New Zealand outbound for Brisbane,... Date: 28 February 2008 Image ID 4551
100. OSPREY - a former Fullers ferry in Auckland, she is now operated by the Oceania Harmony Group as a 150-seat charterboat. Seen here with clients enjoying the start of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic yacht... Date: 24 October 2011 Image ID 14213
101. PACIFIC EAGLE - built by Alloy Yachts in 1990 and refitted in 2003, she is a 31.09m (102’) yacht available for charter.
She is licensed for up to 45 day guests and for 6 overnight guests in 6... Date: 12 February 2021 Image ID 12209
