Create an enchanting and memorable wedding on board a catamaran. This is your opportunity to have the wedding you've always imagined, with the setting sun over the harbour as the most perfect backdrop. This will become and unforgettable memory for you and your guests.
You can choose to have your wedding ceremony at a venue in Lyttelton or Akaroa, followed by your reception on the water, or have the whole event hosted on the harbour.
You’ll have up to four hours on the water, plus you can take time prior to departure to decorate and theme the boat to create exactly the atmosphere you are looking for.
The charter catamarans are among the most unique and affordable wedding venues in Canterbury.
The price includes full boat hire for upto 4 hours and a 2 course buffet meal for upto 30 adults. Additonal hours and passengers can be added to this package if required, upto a maximum of 60 passengers.
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs from and returns to Lyttleton and Akaroa.
Akaroa is located around 80 to 90 minutes drive from Christchurch city and Christchurch International airport. It is an easy drive in a car through New Zealand farmland and then over the hills to Akaroa.
Lyttelton is around 15 to 20 minutes drive from the centre of Christchurch.
STATE
South Island
SESSION TIMES
DETAILS
Early bookings are essential to avoid disappointment please book in advance.
DURATION
4 hours
PARTICIPANTS
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM NUMBERS
Minimum charge: $2400.00 (30 adults)
Maximum capacity: 60
GUIDELINES
Childrens fare are 5 - 15 years inclusive.
DRESSCODE / WHAT TO BRING
Suitable wedding attire.
OTHER
The only timing restraint we have is that the meal must be started no later than 90 minutes from departure to prevent spoilage of food. Dessert can be served at a later stage if required.
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. Bookings are confirmed on receipt of this payment.
Final numbers and remainder of payment are required 7 working days prior to cruise date. After this time catering numbers can be increased not decreased.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW LONG IS MY GIFT VOUCHER VALID FOR?
All gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
CAN I EXTEND THE VALIDITY OF MY GIFT VOUCHER?
Extension options are available upto an additional 3 months from the date of purchase.
If your voucher has not yet expired, we can extend your voucher for an administration fee of $10.00 per month / per voucher (upto three months).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us within 30 days of its expiry, we can extend it for an administration fee of $30.00 per month / per voucher (one month only).
If your voucher has already expired and you contact us more than 30 days after the expiry of your voucher, the voucher cannot be extended.
WHAT ARE THE EXACT LOCATION DETAILS AND DIRECTIONS?
Once you have made an online booking and activated your experience voucher, you will receive an email containing exact location details.
WHAT ARE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER?
After making an online booking and activating your gift voucher, you will receive an email containing the suppliers' contact details.
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PRIVATE AKAROA OR LYTTLETON WEDDING CHARTER (NZ1045)
To make a booking for this experience, please enter the number of packages required and then click on the 'buy gift voucher' or 'book now' button. Experience Vouchers are valid for 6 Months from the date of purchase.
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4 Hour Charter
$2400.00
Additional Hour (per hour)
$410.00
Additional Passenger
$80.00
$40.00
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Create an enchanting and memorable wedding on board a catamaran. This is your opportunity to have the wedding you've always imagined, with the setting sun over the harbour as the most perfect backdrop. This will become and unforgettable memory for you and your guests.
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