Sea borders open for superyachts heading to New Zealand
New Zealand will open its air and sea borders from 1 August, allowing tourists to once again explore and enjoy one of the world’s greatest natural marine playgrounds. The move has been met with delight by the superyacht industry as the final step in New Zealand’s marine reopening, inviting visitors to return to the gateway …
Sea Eagle II departs Whangārei
In April this year, the world’s largest aluminium yacht arrived in the Whangārei Harbour. The triple 62.5m high mast Sea Eagle II has been moored at Port Nikau since finishing off her maiden voyage and sea trial all the way to New Zealand from the Netherlands. Sea Eagle II’s arrival caused a touch of concern …
Whangārei farewells Douce France
A volley of horns could be heard across the Whangārei Harbour earlier this week, farewelling one of the largest sailing catamarans in the world. The catamaran, Douce France, had been on the hard at Port Nikau for six weeks, undergoing the five-yearly maintenance. The boat was then heading to Opua to clear customs before carrying …
Oceania Marine expands its yacht support services
With the expansion of berthage for large yachts at Port Nikau and a new 120 yacht marina under construction, Port Nikau has become an ideal destination for superyachts, especially those who are looking for an extended stay for refit and maintenance work. As a result Oceania Marine, Port Nikau’s neighbours, is expanding its yacht services …
Whangārei to host luxury vessels
Port Nikau has recently completed their $1.2 million 50m long floating pontoon which allows for on-water refits of luxury boats. The completion of this project further adds to Whangārei’s growing superyacht service industry. The pontoon can moor four vessels of up to 65m and since May 2021 has attracted three international superyachts, including Senses, Douce …
Senses $45 million superyacht
The redevelopment of Whangārei’s boatbuilding infrastructure at Port Nikau has enabled the Whangārei marine industry to score New Zealand’s most expensive and most impressive $60 million refit this year. The $45 million superyacht Senses is 59 metres and weighs almost 1000 tonnes. The superyacht is currently sitting in a slipway at Ship Repair NZ’s Port …
A Surge in Superyacht Visits to Port Whangārei
Port Whangarei has transformed over the last decade into an important marine service centre for a wide range of maritime clients. Over the years due to increased demand, the port’s facilities have been re-purposed and more support services established to make it the high-traffic marine hub it is today! There has recently been a major …