Yacht Share Auckland · Westhaven MarinaYour yacht.
Without the ownership.

“We’ve had two years of experience with Yacht Share, and it has given us so many wonderful memories around Auckland, Waiheke Island and the Coromandel.We’ve enjoyed beautiful days on the water, watched dolphins and penguins, and experienced some amazing sunrises and sunsets. Honestly, every trip feels a little bit like going on a honeymoon again with my wife. ❤️One of the things I really love about Yacht Share is the flexibility. It fits around our lifestyle rather than the other way around. You can enjoy the boat for a year, then take a year off to travel around the world, and come back again when you’re ready. That flexibility is perfect for us.Originally, I was thinking about buying my own yacht. That was actually one of the reasons I decided to join Yacht Share — I wanted to find out how much I would really enjoy the boating lifestyle around Auckland before making such a big commitment.After two years, I’ve realised that owning a yacht isn’t necessarily what I need. There is a lot of maintenance and responsibility involved, especially when you’re a new sailor. With Yacht Share, I can simply enjoy the boat and the water without worrying about all the maintenance work.Now I’ve completely given up the idea of buying my own yacht. For us, a shared boat is more than enough — and it gives us much more freedom to enjoy life on the water.Highly recommended for anyone who loves the sea but doesn’t necessarily want all the responsibility that comes with owning a yacht.”

“Excellent experience and highly recommend as the perfect solution for a busy family that wants to maximise time on the water. Marcus and his team were always friendly and helpful and we had many magical experiences.”

“Excellent work by the Yacht Share team. Very accommodating, completely met our expectations and I would highly recommend to others.”

“My family had a great experience with Yacht Share. We loved the yachting experience without the responsibility of full ownership. Marcus has been in the yachting industry a long time and keeps the yachts well maintained. Auckland has so many amazing anchorages close to the city. I highly recommend giving Yacht Share a try.”

“We have thoroughly enjoyed chartering yachts through Yachtshare. The yachts have always been ready to go when we have arrived at the dock. All maintenance issues and questions were quickly and effectively dealt with, and the boats kept in excellent shape. The team is always very friendly and helpful. There are a good range of yachts of various sizes and price ranges. The charter rules are well thought out and allow for good access to the boats when booking.”

“Yacht Share is the convenient way to sail, the yachts are in top condition and always ready to go for your booking.”

“YachtShare has been a fantastic option for me and my family over the last 4 years. Marcus and the team maintain the yachts to a high standard, which takes all the worry out. I can make the most of my free time to enjoy exploring our beautiful Hauraki Gulf and making memories!”

“My husband and I used Yacht Share around 5 years ago. The experience was great and service/ backup with Marcus was exceptional. Highly recommend this kind of experience as it takes away the hassel of having your own boat, plus is economical when you consider berth fees and maintenance costs.”

“We had a 6th share in a Leopard 46 sailing catamaran with Yacht Share. We found Marcus and his crew to be very friendly and professional. The boat was always presented in excellent condition.”

“I have been with Yachtshare 4 times now with 4 different vessels . One of which I ended up buying . I have found them to be very Friendly and extremely efficient in all of the aspects of there business. I was one of the first Charterers when Yachtshare first started out . I find the concept of Leasing the boats for a set period of time to be as close as you can get to actually owning the boats . The fact that Yachtshare takes all of the day to day issues out of running and owning a large boat , is very comforting to me and extremly trouble free . It enables me to just think about ' Boating ' and thats all with none of the associated maintenace or monthly problems that comes with large boats . I strongly recommend Yachtshare to anybody who considers themselves a capable Captain / Skipper and wants to experience different boats and adventures with family and friends every year . Errol . , Currently leasing a 44 foot Catamaran”

“for us this was the ideal entry point to boat ownership - too easy. Really enjoyed our time with Yacht Share and cant recommend them enough - nothing was a problem even we had a significant breakage.”

“A really good option for sailing. Most of the flexibility of owning your own without the hassle and a lot of the cost.”

“Yacht Share is a brilliant way to experience yachting without the hassles of boat ownership. It's flexible and excellent value for money. We were members for a few years. Marcus and the team are excellent to deal with and it's the best way I have found to enjoy yachting in Auckland. Can't recommend it highly enough if you are exploring how to get out on the water in Auckland”

“We were members of YachtShare for two years — first sharing a yacht with friends and later taking on our own — and the experience was exceptional. As relatively new sailors with UK foundational skipper and crew training, we felt incredibly supported by Marcus and the YachtShare team from day one.Our initial assessment was thorough and confidence‑building, and the additional training we received from Al was outstanding. He was patient, skilled, and genuinely invested in helping us grow our capability on the water.One of the biggest advantages of YachtShare was the ability to simply turn up and sail. It gave us the opportunity to get out on the water without all the expense, time, and hassle of maintenance. The boats were always great and comfortable, and if anything didn’t work as expected, Marcus was incredibly responsive — offering advice and support whenever we needed it.We were definitely “fair‑weather sailors” at the start, more cautious with wind conditions than experienced skippers, and Marcus was always understanding and encouraging as we built confidence. That level of support made all the difference.YachtShare is a brilliant model for learning, growing, and enjoying time on the water without feeling out of your depth. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

“As a newbie sailor Yachtshare gave me an introduction to sailing without the commitment of owning or maintaining a boat. Well maintained boats and also excellent training opportunities if you need this.”

“Great adventures sailing in the Gulf. Fantastic support from Marcus and the team.”

“We love Yachshare. Off-and-on for over 10 years we have had boats and love the whole deal, from walking on to walking off.”

“Yachtshare has been an excellent way for our family to enjoy all the pleasures of yachting without the hassles of maintenance. The boats are very well looked after, and whenever we encounter a problem they are promptly there to help. I recommend them to everyone I meet.”

“For our busy family YachtShare is a great option for the limited time we have off work and other obligations. We can spend this precious time together enjoying cruising the wonderful Hauraki Gulf rather than on boat maintenance, repairs and cleaning.”

“Had a great year with Shonica - highly recommend the team at Yachtshare, easy to deal with, and provide an excellent service.”

“Great way to try a yacht to see if it suits you. Not locked into a long-term contract. The team are amazing supporting you on the water 24x7. Highly recommended.”

“Fantastic option for if you want to get out and explore the gorgeous Waitemata harbour and beyond, but don't want the hassle or costs of maintenance or marina fees. Well maintained boats, easy communication and booking. We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and learnt loads!”

“Awesome Yachtshare company, friendly staff and very accommodating with every request. Excellent way to use a yacht without the ownership and Maintence costs Would highly recommend”

“As a family we really enjoy Yachtshare. the quality of the boats - and of the staff, is excellent. With Yachtshare we've had the chance to sail three different boats over many years and loved getting out and exploring the Hauraki. Thoroughly recommended!”

“Great way to enjoy sailing on beautiful and well maintained yacht without having the maintenance hassle. Highly recommend.”

“Excellent value for money, and convenience”

“We have been members of YachtShare for 3 years, first sailing on J112E Ora Rosa and then on Dufour 52 Zen. We have nothing but good things to say about YachtShare. Marcus Waring does a great job as General Manager. He has always been very responsive and accommodating. Likewise, Simon Spencer and his staff do a great job of maintaining the yachts in excellent condition. We have really enjoyed sailing Oro Rosa and Zen throughout the Hauraki Gulf, often with our family. Sharing a yacht through YachtShare is a much more economical option than owning a yacht of comparable quality, which we would contemplate only if we had months and months each year to devote to sailing. Sharing a yacht is also a good environmental choice, which appeals to us. You do have to put a bit of thought into planning and booking ahead, which has not been a problem. We have done a fair bit of sailing in windy conditions, but because of the quality of the boats this has been a pleasure, and YachtShare always makes accommodations for unsafe weather. We are reluctantly opting out for the next year because of family commitments overseas but look forward to rejoining.”

“We have thoroughly enjoyed our time with Yachtshare and Zen was a pleasure to sail and enjoy. We found all of the staff excellent and easy to deal with and would like to give a special shout out to Simon for the training he provided.”

“A very practical and effective way to experience sailing without the hassle. We joined the Leopard 45 for a year, sailing around the Hauraki Gulf, Great Barrier Island, and Bay of Islands, with family and friends who all raved about the experience. The yacht was always presented well, maintained properly, and the team provided excellent initial tuition and ongoing support when needed, with great communication. Would highly recommend. Only left Yachtshare when we left NZ to go sailing all over the world.”

“A genuinely brilliant way to enjoy the adventure of boating without the stress of ownership. The team at Yachtshare go above and beyond to help you make the most of your time on board. We've found it a great investment in quality time with the people that matter to us - I'd recommend it to anyone.”

“Great people, great boats. Fast and efficient communication. The boat was always ready to go. Online booking system made it very easy to manage our bookings. The team went out of their way to make us feel welcome and supported.”

“We have used Yachtshare for a few summers now and have been able to realise the dream of taking a beautiful yacht on some amazing adventures.”