Private Charters
Blue Mistress Charter, Southern Isle Charter, Charter Pricing, General Charter Question
As well as offering Day Tours for Shark Lovers between December and June each year, Shark Experience offer Charter options for private party whole vessel use, including research, film and specialty groups.
VESSEL: Southern Isle:

- Inshore limits only - 2-3 Crew,
- 15 divers + 3 Sightseers,
- Shark Cage Dive Charters December to June
- Surface Cage (Five Man) with Air Surface Supply
- Can be adapted to some Research Work - Technical Diver Required.
See Vessel Images and Layout here:
VESSEL: Blue Mistress:

- Inshore limits only 3-4 crew,
- 20 divers + 10 Sightseers Shark Cage Dive Charter, 10- 15 pax for Research and Specialty Groups, 15-20 pax for Day Film charters.
- Surface Cage ( Eight Man) with Air Surface Supply
- Drop Cage + Camera Man Cage Operation requires Technical Diver and Safety Plan.
- Although Live aboard is not a standard offering, however dependent on location and project, some overnight facilities are available.
See Vessel Images and Layout here:
Important information:
- All charters include Air Surface Supply dive options only.
- If your Charter Activities require the use of SCUBA for Drop Cages (Ocean Floor Diving) you will require an independent Technical Diver with CoC and Safety Plan with full consultation. Shark Experience can offer details for NZ consultants who are experienced with Great White Shark filming, Conservation and Research work, as well as knowing how Shark Experience operate.
- Wildlife Interactions, research and study activities may require a Department of Conservation Permit or permissions. Please ensure your activity is consented. NZ based Consultants will be able to assist with guidance for these activities.
- Independent Consultants for film and project work are available for international groups unfamiliar with local conditions. cultural practices/guidelines or NZ Film requirements. Please email our team for a referral.
- Charters are non commissionable and Terms & Conditions apply.
Please email admin@sharkexperience.co.nz for a Charter Booking form, Terms & Conditions and assistance with location information.
If our team isnt the right solution for your project or day at sea, we will happily offer recommendations for other suppliers.