Private Charters – Tiua

Sail on Lake Taupo with Us for an Unforgettable Adventure

A Luxury Private Charter Experience in Taupo

[Tee-ua] Māori

1. (verb) To move with the wind
Synonyms – to relax and immerse oneself in nature and luxury with family and friends.

Enjoy a Unique, All-Weather, Eco-Friendly, and Comfortable Sailing Experience for Up to 50 Guests on Your Private Yacht Charter

Join us for an memorable day exploring the endless bays and coves of Great Lake Taupo aboard our beautiful sailing catamaran ‘Tiua’.  Spend a full day out on the lake, swimming, fishing, or exploring the Western Bays. Or take a scenic sailing tour out to the famous Māori Rock Carvings.

We will work with you to create the sailing experience you dream of. The possibilities for your private yacht charter are endless.

Tiua is a stunning and stylish floating venue for social events, team incentives, meetings and private lake charters. Tiua is our largest sailing vessel, making her ideal for larger groups of up to 50 people. As a double hulled catamaran, Tiua offers a smooth sailing experience. Her luxury fit-out with spacious saloon and high-end fittings offer comfort and class, and we can arrange everything from food and drinks to music and on-board activities.

Tiua private charter details:

  • Unique eco-sailing experience
  • High-end, luxury 53ft sailing catamaran
  • Groups of up to 50 people
  • All weather comfort for 35 guests inside
  • Full bar available and snacks onboard
  • Full catering available on request
  • Fishing charters available on request
  • BBQ, stand-up paddle boards and fishing charters available on request
  • Seated dining options
Perfect for
  • Christmas Parties
  • Business events and meetings
  • Wedding activities
  • Family gatherings
  • Large groups
  • Conference activities
  • Private sightseeing tours
  • Staff parties
  • Birthdays

Contact us to get a quote

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  • 433 reviews
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Sharon F

2024/01/09

★★★★★

Highly recommend. Crew were amazing and so friendly. They were highly knowledgeable and answered all my questions It was such a relaxing few hours out on the lake

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Manon L

2024/01/06

★★★★★

This is an incredible experience! We were only 6 people on board, and we felt very privileged being there. There were hot drinks and biscuits in the 9.30am trip which were appreciated with the cold weather. The explanations, the experience everything was excellent. Dany and David were the perfect hosts for this experience! We strongly recommend them!

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julie k

2024/01/07

★★★★★

We booked to sail on Kindred Spirit, but were upgraded to Tiua, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The catamaran was much more roomy and probably more stable than the yacht. There was also a very spacious & comfortable internal area on the Tiua (including toilets), where you could see fairly well but stay warmer (& drier if the weather was damp). The pizza and drink were a great addition, and we were grateful to be able to get gluten free pizza (Pizza Hut) by requesting them at the time of booking. We enjoyed sitting in beanbags on the front of the catamaran. Dave was a friendly and entertaining host and gave us interesting information as we travelled, without it sounding like a pre-written tour speech.

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Alice S.

2024/02/03

★★★★★

It was such a lovely day not only because the weather was amazing! The guys were not only super kind but also made sure we got all out questions answered. We even did some fishing that day! Plus they invited us to stay on the boat even after the tour was over to sail with the next tour. we need more tourist guides like you! Thanks for everything :)

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Phil S

2024/01/03

★★★★★

Amazing experience run by a very professional outfit. Despite there being quite a few people on board who not sailors, I never felt unsafe. With drinks and food laid on we had a lovely cruise in slightly choppy waters. It was great fun when we went under sail. Fully recommend

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2024/01/02

★★★★★

Great fun, a beautiful catamaran and excellent crew. The outward bound trip, into a strong headwind and 1m waves was bouncy and fun. The view of the rock carvings and the return voyage (under sail) were very smooth and relaxing. The opportunity to swim in the lake was great fun ( for those of us brave enough to jump!). Overall an excellent day and good value.