Excellent  
    
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 Paula F 
 
2023-02-06
 
 
  
Great Trip
Really enjoyable time on the extremely comfortable Catamaran.  The views were amazing and to see the Albatross up close was brilliant.  Informative all the way on the trip.  We loved it.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 jennifer82014 
 
2023-01-06
 
 
  
Excellent friendly service
We used Rakiura charters for a pickup from Freshwater hut to Golden Bay and also for an Ulva Island return trip. Very friendly efficient service from this company. They answered my emails promptly prior to our trip. Great boat. On return from Ulva Island the captain stopped for us to view albatross. He also answered all the questions from passengers with knowledge and good humour and was always ensuring everyone's safety.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 kiwigal51 
 
2022-12-07
 
 
  
Great service and fantasticly knowledgable Captain
With 6 great days on Stewart Island I and 2 friends were incredibly impressed and happy with the service we got from Rakiura charters....from the booking and planning expeditions to the experience itself, they were friendly, helpful and went out of their way to make it all work.  Matt the Captain on the boat really gives value for money, his eyes spot wildlife we would never have seen, then over you hoon for a closer look.  HIs local and historical knowledge were amazing, it really made the past and the present on the island come alive, what a wealth of knowledge he's able to trot out.we highly recommend Rakiura charters
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Roger M 
 
2022-10-01
 
 
  
excellent communication and quality service
Organised a pick up from freshwater hut back to Oban /Golden Bay after a week long tramp. Boat was on time, well equipped and the team friendly and informative. Managed to organise a trip to Ulva Island the following day with the team as well. Cant fault the service, the local knowledge and advice second to none.  Will definately use again next time.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jonathan L 
 
2022-06-30
 
 
  
Boat ride from Stewart to Ulva island
Friendly boat operator with good knowledge of the area, was on time and the equipment was in good order
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 MatdNZ 
 
2022-06-28
 
 
  
Hunting transfer
Just back from another amazing hunting trip, facilitated by Matt and the team. Super helpful working with the ferry company to make sure our gear (we had a bit) was transfered to/from the water taxi. Matt also arranged a small dinghy for us which was helpful for getting out fishing/around the block.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jan R 
 
2022-06-01
 
 
  
Exceeded expectations
Can't rate these guys highly enough.  Matt in the office (owner too) was brilliant to deal with. Bright and bubbly and extremely helpful.  We wanted to visit some history and had heard about the historic whalers base at Prices Point.  Matt took our details and promised to let us know later once had made some phone calls.  His expectation setting was brilliant ensuring we wouldn't have been too disappointed if couldn't beach at the bay and get out to explore the relics but our expectations were well exceeded.  Our skipper was brilliant - so informative on all the history of the area but also taking the time to stop and let us photograph some nesting birds (Spoonbills - awesome sight in their own right!).  He left us to the walk at our own pace and was waiting for us at Millers beach with some final history.  It was a truly amazing trip.  Coincided with my birthday and made it one of the best birthday memories to date.  Thanks heaps to the two Matts - owner and skipper.  Wonderful experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 RaeH 
 
2022-05-28
 
 
  
Expert Knowledge
The expertise of the skipper Tye was superb - we had a very informative cruise in and around the Paterson inlet of the history of the whaling station and the saw mill.  We saw marine life and had wonderful views of it all.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Tania Sheridan 
 
2022-04-08
 
 
  
Great Experience
We had a fabulous ride with Chris today. Had booked a tour and asked if he could show us some marine life. He ended up designing a tour that would show us everything we wanted to see. Very informative and funny. Felt very safe on his boat. Highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Marion Gilbertson 
 
2022-04-07
 
 
  
Efficient service
Rakiura charters is a jet boat service operating out of Golden bay on Rakiura. We used them to get to Freshwater landing to start our walk over to Mason bay. We also got them to pick us up at the same place 3 days later. They are efficient and easy to deal with. As the service is tide dependent ( the jet boat can only cross the river bar at high tide) the time of the drop off and pick up to Freshwater changes, depending on the tide. They explained this clearly to us and were professional and safety conscious throughout the booking process and trip. On the way up Paterson inlet the operator pointed out places of interest, showed us marine life and generally gave an excellent commentary.I would have no hesitation in recommending  this charter service.