Gourmet Sailing
Gourmet Sailing
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We offer private yacht charters around the stunning Abel Tasman National Park in the South Island of New Zealand, with comfortable on-board accommodation for overnight trips. Experience unparalleled service and exceptional cuisine.
Nelson, New Zealand

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rasziraszi
Vlissingen, The Netherlands2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We had a great time aboard the boat. Andy, the captain, was very easy to talk to and could tell us a lot about the area and New Zealand history. Michelle was a great host that had everything sorted and planned. Everything was taken care of, even things for the kids. Boar was clean, food was good, nice drinks on board. Places we visited were very nice and we had a lot of fun with the paddle boards and the beach toys.

Would definitely recommend ✌️
Written 23 February 2024
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myrthekwast
Vancouver, Canada3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
The boat trip with gourmet sailing was amazing!! The crew made sure they did everything for us to have a great time. Michelle was an incredible host, super attentive for our two young kids and the hospitality and food was amazing! Andy was such a great captain, he showed us beautiful places and told us interesting things about the scenery and places. We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend booking with them!
Written 23 February 2024
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Ashley C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
We had an incredible experience with Gourmet Sailing as part of our honeymoon in New Zealand. From the beginning of the planning/outreach process and through our trip the staff were incredible - responsive, attentive, helpful and just a joy to spend the day with. The sights were stunning, the food and wine were incredible and it was hands down our favorite day of our 2+ week trip. Absolutely worth every penny!
Written 6 March 2023
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Pam H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
Last month, Gourmet Sailing assisted me in putting together a surprise harbour trip for my husband’s 70th birthday - he’s still talking about it and so are our guests, so a great success and all that I’d hoped it would be, and more!
The team made everyone so comfortable and relaxed, and the food was delicious. And the skipper manoeuvred the boat so expertly, I think we all forgot we were on the water! Sh’khinah was the perfect boat for a great few hours in the harbour with various spots to sit, dance, chat, and enjoy the view back towards the city. Would highly recommend Gourmet Sailing as a fantastic option to mark a special occasion.
Written 2 March 2023
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Travel Bunny
Wanaka, New Zealand4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
This was the most awesome experience. The team were incredible, food was spectacular, and the team of Ruby, Andy and Michelle were absolutely amazing. Highly recommend this for either a day or overnight voyage. Seriously well worth it.
Written 4 December 2022
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Charlene
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
We spent a very relaxing and enjoyable afternoon on the Sh’khinah, touring Nelson harbour. It was just wonderful. Milo and Sophie were excellent hosts and their efforts made the cruise that little bit extra special. The children loved the Easter Egg hunt on Haulashore island, Sophie did an amazing job as the Easter Bunny! The whole experience from booking the excursion to the actual day was easy and efficient, Milo gets 5 stars for his customer service skills.....equalling his sailing talents! He personalised the trip to suit us and was very flexible with our requirements. A very special day that we will all remember!
Written 4 April 2021
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ConradAdams
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Spent two days and a night aboard the yacht Sh'khinah visiting Abel Tasman. Had the most amazing time, the vessel was very comfortable and well laid out. Milo the skipper is extremely knowledgable and showed us around the area and even taught us a thing or two about sailing! The food was AMAZING! We had Texan rubbed beef fillet, home made lemon meringue pies and locally grown salmon marinated in genuine Canadian maple syrup, smoked by a real live Canadian bloke on deck in front of our eyes! Without being able to go on an overseas trip due to covid, we decided to sample something we have available locally. The only thing we regret is not booking to stay away for a week!!!
Written 13 August 2020
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Thanks so much for your review. We really enjoyed hosting you and showing off this beautiful area
Written 14 November 2020
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Tessa S
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Wonderful experience! We had a white dress themed work do and the gourmet crew took care of us amazingly. Created such a nice atmosphere matching to our theme. Hand towel and mocktail on arrival - Perfect. We handed them all our food and they prepared and served to us on platters. Best hassle free cruise with lovely hosts. Thanks again GS Team
Written 10 February 2020
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andym
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Friends
We sailed and motored around the Abel Tasman Sound, periodically taking a Zodiac onto land to hike the Abel Tasman Track, hang out on the beautiful beaches, kayak and swim. One morning we chartered a Waka canoe and learned some Maori language and culture from our guides. The meals were fantastic; one highlight was a beach picnic complete with a table, chairs and canopy. The water in mid-February was very comfortable, sunscreen was mandatory and our crew--Andy and Sharon--were great cooks and great company. We were on the boat four days and three nights, which was perfect for us. The boat was large enough to be comfortable but one very gusty day was a reminder that boats can rock too! We moored in lovely coves for very comfortable evenings under the Southern Cross.
Written 6 March 2019
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Mark J
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Couples
Andy was our skipper and Sharon was our steward/gourmet chef - they were the BEST. We did a 4 day/3 night through the Abel Tasman Sound. It was a experience we won't forget. Great hiking, kayaking & swimming plus phenomenal meals. We chartered the 65' boat and only had 4 passengers so it was plenty spacious. An added bonus was Milo arranging a private Waka canoe with Maori guides. The coves we anchored in at night provided calm waters for sleep. It was flexible and great communication by Gourmet Sailing. THANKS !!
Written 1 March 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to review your experience, we really value your feedback. We're so glad you had the best trip! Andy and Sharon are exceptional and you really did a lot in the 4 days. Thanks to your feedback on the Waka we're going to make it a feature, instead of having to start at a public beach farther south . Again, thank you for trusting us with your holiday.
Written 3 March 2019
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