Yacht Delivery History New Zealand

Sail and Power Boat Deliveries

Over the past several years we have completed yacht deliveries throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand, moving both sailing and motor yachts across offshore and coastal routes.

These deliveries include passages across the Tasman Sea, the Coral Sea, Southeast Asian waters including Singapore and Thailand, and coastal relocations along the Australian and New Zealand seaboards. Vessel types range from performance cruising yachts to long-range motor yachts and catamarans.

Each delivery requires route planning, weather analysis, crew coordination and risk management appropriate to the region and season. While every vessel and passage differs, the operational standards remain consistent.

For region-specific information, see:

This archive provides a record of completed movements across these regions.

2026 Deliveries

catamaran yacht delivery new zealand on a white boat with blue water

Seawind 1370

We recently completed another delivery aboard a Seawind 1370 and it reinforced why these boats have become so popular for offshore cruising throughout New Zealand.

Maritimo 52

This delivery involved relocating a Maritimo 52 from Picton to Auckland for the new owner. We had also previously delivered the vessel for the former

Oceanis 44

This delivery involved relocating a Beneteau Oceanis 44 from Opua to Fiji at the beginning of the South Pacific cruising season.

Fountaine Pajot Semana 59

This was the third time we have delivered this Semana 59, with this particular passage involving flying to Panama to take over the vessel from

Leopard 44

Another Leopard 44 delivery completed, this time relocating the vessel from Tahiti to Auckland as part of a South Pacific offshore passage.

Oceanis 46

This very impressive Beneteau Oceanis 46 was delivered from Auckland to in time for the South Pacific cruising season.

Maritimo S51

We recently completed a delivery aboard a Maritimo S51 in Auckland as part of an owner relocation and handover program.

Absolute 52 after a yacht delivery tied up

Absolute 52

This Absolute 52 delivery took us from Waikawa in the Marlborough Sounds to Opua in the Bay of Islands, following New Zealand’s east coast with

Motor yacht on the dock in NZ after the delivery at night

Nordhavn 76

The 3rd time to deliver this trawler across the Pacific

a white Riviera 47

Riviera 47

This Riviera 47 was delivered from Auckland to Lyttelton, relocating the vessel from the upper North Island to New Zealand’s South Island via the country’s

Princess P50 tied to a dock refuelling during a delivery

Princess P50

This Princess flybridge motor yacht was delivered in New Zealand by the Yacht Delivery Solutions skipper and crew.

2025 Deliveries

Horizon PC52

YDS were invited back to this fine boat for the 4th time

Grainger 52 on the dock in QLD with blue sky and white clouds

Grainger 52

Delivery of a Grainger 52 catamaran from Queensland, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand. Part of Yacht Delivery Solutions’ trans-Tasman and South Pacific delivery service. This

Northshore 38

This Northshore 38 was delivered within New Zealand by the Yacht Delivery Solutions team.

A cream colored Nordhavn 76 in Bora Bora being prepared by yacht delivery solutions a white could is visible and the water is clean and blue

Nordhavn 76

We delivered this trawler from Bora Bora to Fiji and then a second time from Fiji to the Gold Coast Delivery of a Nordhavn 76

Lagoon 420

We delivered this Lagoon 420 from Tahiti to the Gold Coast. We delivered this Lagoon 420 from Tahiti to Auckland.

Granocean W60

We delivered this brand new Granocean W60Hong Kong to Oceania

First 40

This Beneteau First 40 was delivered from Queensland to Opua, crossing the Tasman Sea from Australia’s east coast to New Zealand. Beneteau First 40 Delivery

J130

The second time to deliver this J130 – this time was after the Sydney to Hobart.

Dock Express

We had a skipper and crew in the area who were happy to help out with this quick job.

Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47

This Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 was the second time we had delivered the vessel. Having previously moved the yacht for the owner, we were once

Oceanis 45

This Oceanis 45 was collected in Tonga before being delivered south through Fiji and on to New Zealand, following one of the classic cruising routes

Dufour 56

Delivery of a Dufour 56 from Auckland, New Zealand to Vuda Point, Fiji. Part of Yacht Delivery Solutions’ offshore yacht delivery experience.

Princess 42 Flybridge

Delivery of a Princess 42 Flybridge from Auckland to Wellington and return. Part of Yacht Delivery Solutions’ motor yacht delivery experience throughout New Zealand.

Swan 60 beating in the south Pacific the view is from outside the cockpit looking forward under the sail taken by the delivery skipper

Swan 60

Delivery toTahiti completed by experienced yacht delivery skippers. Offshore yacht delivery experience throughout New Zealand and the Pacific.

Hunter 40.5

This Hunter 40.5 was a straightforward coastal delivery from Wellington to Opua, completed with the owner onboard as we worked our way up New Zealand’s

Hunter 466

This Hunter 466 was delivered within New Zealand, relocating the yacht between cruising grounds and demonstrating the practical offshore capabilities that have made the model

Oceanis 511

This Oceanis 511 was delivered from Tahiti to Auckland, a classic passage covering several thousand miles and crossing multiple weather zones on the way south.

2024 Deliveries

Townson 47

We delivered this great passage maker to Wellington from Auckland.

Granocean W60

We delivered this brand new Granocean W60Hong Kong to Oceania

Oceanis 41.1

Yacht Delivery NZ | Experienced Oceanis Delivery Skippers

Koopmans 43

We were invited back to this yacht to deliver her for the second time.

Tayana 52

This Tayana 52 was delivered from Brisbane to Opua by the Yacht Delivery Solutions team.

Davidson 35

This Davidson 35 was delivered in New Zealand by the Yacht Delivery Solutions team.

Lagoon 50

Lagoon 50 catamaran delivery to New Zealand.

Koopmans

We delivered this yacht 3 times and helped with the test sail and pre purchase haul out.

Formosa 51

An epic delivery from Fiji to Hawaii. Formosa 50 Delivery This Formosa 50 yacht delivery was completed within New Zealand as part of an owner

J 130

A fast trip from Southport to Sydney

Tayana 52

The 1st time to deliver this awesome boat. This time from Brisbane to Opua

lagoon cat for a delivery with sunset in the background

Lagoon 50

The 3rd Lagoon 50 we delivered this year. This was from NZ to Fiji

TP 52

TP52 Yacht Delivery – New Zealand to Japan

Fountaine Pajot Tanna

This brand-new Fountaine Pajot Tanna was collected in La Rochelle and delivered all the way to Tahiti, covering approximately 11,500 nautical miles across the Atlantic,

Fountaine Pajot Hellia

This Fountaine Pajot Helia was the second time we had delivered the vessel, having previously worked aboard the yacht before being asked to relocate it

Horizon PC52

This was the second time we had been asked to deliver this Horizon PC52, having previously taken the vessel north from New Zealand.

Spencer 45

Opua to Nelson during winter. After waiting for a weather window the delivery went smoothly.

Oceanis 50

This Oceanis 50 was delivered from Waikawa in the Marlborough Sounds to Auckland.

Selene 54

Selene 54 Yacht Delivery NZ | Trawler & Expedition Yacht Delivery Specialists

2023 Deliveries

Swan 46

We delivered this great boat twice. The first time was NZ to Fiji.

St Francis 50

Delivery of a St Francis 50 catamaran from New Zealand to Thailand for her new owner. Part of Yacht Delivery Solutions’ Asia-Pacific catamaran delivery experience.

Leopard 44

This Leopard 44 was delivered from Fiji to New Zealand, another example of a model we have worked with multiple times throughout the South Pacific.

Dufour 385

Delivery of a Dufour 385 from Opua, New Zealand to Fiji. Part of Yacht Delivery Solutions’ offshore yacht delivery experience.

Caribbean 46

Delivery of a Caribbean 46 from Wellington to Gulf Harbour, Auckland. Part of Yacht Delivery Solutions’ motor yacht delivery service throughout New Zealand.

Leopard 46

This Leopard 46 was delivered from Opua to Nelson down New Zealand’s west coast. Leopard 46 Delivery from Opua to Nelson

Farr 56

Yacht Delivery Solutions delivered this yacht twice. Once from NZ to Fiji.

2022 Deliveries

Tayana 52

Owner-assisted deliveries can be an excellent way for yacht owners to gain offshore experience aboard their own yacht while benefiting from the support of an

Hatteras 60

Hatteras 60 Motor Yacht Delivery by Experienced Delivery Skippers

Jeanneau Power Cat

Skipper and Crew delivered this ex charter cat from Sydney to Opua, New Zealand.

Feeling 416

We delivered this passage maker from port Moresby to Sydney.

lagoon catamaran for delivery at night with underwater lights

Lagoon 50

This incredible catamaran was delivered from Noumea to Opua.

Oceanis 41.1

This Oceanis 41.1 was delivered up New Zealand’s east coast, relocating a popular modern cruising yacht between two of the country’s major sailing regions.

Lagoon 410

This Lagoon 410 was delivered from Opua to Noumea, relocating the yacht from New Zealand to New Caledonia on a classic South Pacific offshore passage.

Swan 46.

This Swan 46 was a yacht we had the opportunity to deliver twice. The second delivery saw us relocate the vessel from Fiji to Opua,

Townson 47.

We delivered this great passage maker to Wellington from Auckland.

Neel 43

This Neel 43 trimaran was relocated as part of a coastal yacht delivery, providing an opportunity to spend time aboard one of the more distinctive

Seawind 1260

This Seawind 1260 was a brand-new build collected directly from the factory in Vung Tau, Vietnam, and delivered to its owner in New Zealand.

McConaghy MC52

This McConaghy MC52 was one of several deliveries we completed aboard the vessel over a number of ultimately relocating the yacht from Hong Kong to

leopard catamaran delivery

Leopard 43

This Leopard 43 was delivered from New Zealand to Tonga with the owner onboard

Lagoon 40

Delivery of a Lagoon 40 catamaran from Queensland, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand. Part of Yacht Delivery Solutions’ trans-Tasman catamaran delivery experience.

2021 Deliveries

Lagoon 440 delivery NZ

Lagoon 440

This Lagoon 440 was delivered from Gulf Harbour, New Zealand, to Fiji.

Transpac 49

We delivered this yacht from Auckland to New Plymouth.

Circa 25 meter power Boat shown from the stern with the delivery Skipper standing on the aft section. the vessel is dark grey and spectacular

Circa 25 meter

This 25-metre Circa Marine-built expedition yacht was delivered from Marsden Cove to the Gold Coast.

Catalina 355 on the dock

Catalina 355

This vessel was delivered from the North Island to the South Island

oceanis 393

Oceanis 393

We launched and delivered this yacht from Auckland to New Plymouth.

Tayana 48 DS

We took this yacht from Opua to Auckland and loaded it for shipping

Adams 42

This Adams motor sailor was delivered from Whangarei to Tauranga

Roberts 51

We delivered this Ketch from Opua, NZ to Coffs Harbour.

deleteTowson 48

We collected this cruising machine from NZ for the delivery to NZ for the new owner.

Oceanis 473

A delivery from Tahiti to Auckland Oceanis 473 Delivery from French Polynesia to Auckland We are experienced Oceanis delivery skippers with a strong background moving

2020 Deliveries

catamaran yacht delivery new zealand on a white boat with blue water

Seawind 1370

We recently completed another delivery aboard a Seawind 1370 and it reinforced why these boats have become so popular for offshore cruising throughout New Zealand.

Maritimo 52

This delivery involved relocating a Maritimo 52 from Picton to Auckland for the new owner. We had also previously delivered the vessel for the former

Oceanis 44

This delivery involved relocating a Beneteau Oceanis 44 from Opua to Fiji at the beginning of the South Pacific cruising season.

Fountaine Pajot Semana 59

This was the third time we have delivered this Semana 59, with this particular passage involving flying to Panama to take over the vessel from

Leopard 44

Another Leopard 44 delivery completed, this time relocating the vessel from Tahiti to Auckland as part of a South Pacific offshore passage.

Oceanis 46

This very impressive Beneteau Oceanis 46 was delivered from Auckland to in time for the South Pacific cruising season.

Maritimo S51

We recently completed a delivery aboard a Maritimo S51 in Auckland as part of an owner relocation and handover program.

Absolute 52 after a yacht delivery tied up

Absolute 52

This Absolute 52 delivery took us from Waikawa in the Marlborough Sounds to Opua in the Bay of Islands, following New Zealand’s east coast with

Motor yacht on the dock in NZ after the delivery at night

Nordhavn 76

The 3rd time to deliver this trawler across the Pacific

a white Riviera 47

Riviera 47

This Riviera 47 was delivered from Auckland to Lyttelton, relocating the vessel from the upper North Island to New Zealand’s South Island via the country’s

Princess P50 tied to a dock refuelling during a delivery

Princess P50

This Princess flybridge motor yacht was delivered in New Zealand by the Yacht Delivery Solutions skipper and crew.

A maritimo 52 on the dock in Opua after a yacht delivery. the boat is white with a dinghy on the foredeck and blue sky

Maritimo 52

This immaculate vessel was delivered from the Gold Coast to Opua.

Bavaria 55

We delivered this yacht from Curaçao to New Zealand.

Swan 60

After a comprehensive refit, we delivered this fantastic vessel to Opua.

Green Selene 60 OE on the dock taken from the starboard aft side after the delivery from HK

Selene 60

This Selene 60 forms part of our extensive trawler and expedition yacht delivery experience.

60ft Riviera

What an incredible vessel, delivered from Southport to Opua

Ovni 395

A short lock down delivery from Whangarie to Auckland

Viking 55

We delivered this vessel from The Bay Of Islands to Wellington

Formosa 50

We launched this vessel in Whangarei and delivered it to Picton Formosa Yacht Delivery New Zealand We are available for Formosa yacht deliveries throughout New

2019 Deliveries

Hans Christian 44.

Hans Christian yachts are regularly relocated between cruising grounds Hans Christian 44 Delivery in New Zealand This Hans Christian 44 delivery was completed in New

Hylass 47

Skipper and crew on deck trans Tasman from Opua to Brisbane.

Expedition Yacht

This interesting yacht was delivered from The Coromandal to Christchurch.

2018 Deliveries

Baba 40.

40ft Yacht Delivery | Coastal Passage New Zealand

Jeanneau 55

NZ to Tahiti Catamaran Delivery from New Zealand to Tahiti For many catamaran owners, Tahiti marks the beginning of a much larger Pacific cruising programme.

2017 And Earlier Deliveries

FPB 64

This FPB 64 was delivered from the Philippines to NZ. FPB 64 Delivery from the Philippines to Fiji We collected this FPB 64 in the

Dark Song

Coastal NZ Passage. Wellington to Whangarei

Bavaria 36

Bavaria Yacht Delivery in NZ for a coastal passage

Sparkman & Stephens 72

International Passage Sparkman & Stephens 72 Yacht Delivery | New Zealand Delivery Skipper Professional Sparkman & Stephens 72 yacht delivery services throughout New Zealand and

Tayana 50

Offshore passage from New Zealand Tayana 50 Yacht Delivery | New Zealand Delivery Skipper The Tayana 50 is a yacht built with offshore passagemaking in

Sundeer 64

Numerous passages. NZ to San Diego. NZ to Panama. Several shorter passages.

42ft Sloop

YDS delivered this yacht from Wellington to Tauranga

Beneteau Oceanis 41

YDS delivered this yacht twice. Once from Perth to Newcastle and then later Newcastle to Brisbane.

lagoon 440 for a yacht delivery nz with blue sky

Lagoon 440

Lagoon 440 Delivery – Gold Coast to New Zealand

12m Catamaran

We delivered this locally built yacht from Tauranga to Nelson.

Grand Banks 46

During Covid-19, we were the only yacht delivery company to do trans-Tasman yacht deliveries. Brisbane to Opua.

Raven 26

We delivered this well-found vessel from Bay Of Islands to Auckland

Fountaine-Pajot 14m

During Covid-19, we were the only yacht delivery company to do trans-Tasman yacht deliveries. Opua to Brisbane

Catalina 35

This Catalina 35 forms part of our New Zealand yacht delivery history.

Oceanis 473

This yacht was delivered from Raiatea to Opua with our delivery team.

Fontaine Pajot

This Fontaine Pajot was delivered from Raiatea in French Polynesia to Opua, New Zealand by the Yacht Delivery Solutions team.

Bavaria 42

Yacht delivery solutions loaded this yacht onto a ship for the trip to Europe

a grey FPB 64 in NZ with green water and a green island visible in the back ground

FPB 64

This FPB 64 was delivered from Fiji to New Zealand, a route that highlights exactly what these expedition yachts were designed to do: cover significant