2XS Charters

Basic Information

Fishing trips, business outings, family outings, party cruises, and self-drive holidays are all available on what is one of Auckland’s classiest charter vessels offering these services. A stylish 15m power cat with a huge cockpit for fishing and entertaining, as well as the beautiful roomy saloon that only catamarans can deliver. If you need to impress your clients, or maybe just treat yourself to a bit of affordable luxury, 2XS should be your first call.

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Areas of operation: Hauraki Gulf

Phone: 09 373 3381

Email: [email protected]

Websitewww.2xscharters.com/

Vessel Information

Name: 2XS

Length:  15m.

Accommadation: Sleeps 6 with 2 bathrooms, separate shower and generous galley.

Entertainment: Sounds system.

Equipment/Tackle: Rods, tackle, bait/burley, and ice are provided.

Trip departure: All day trips are 7:00am departure (or earlier) and 3:00pm return from Thursday to Sunday during daylight saving unless otherwise agreed.
Evening fishing trips will typically depart between 4:00pm and 5:00pm, with the return between 9:00pm and 10:00pm.
Some trips may run overtime depending on the circumstances on the day, so please advise the skipper early if you need to be back on time.

Food Rate: BBQ Hire $60 – Incl hire, gas, and cleaning.

Additional crew for more than 16 pax, or by request for additional service.
Cutlery, crockery, glassware hire $30 – Per Hour (min charge $150 per trip)

Rates

2XS have a range of packages for private & corporate charters.

2XS Fishing- Private & Corporate Charters

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  • 8 Hours (max 12 anglers) $1,820.00 Includes Rods, Tackle, Bait/Burley, and Ice for up to 12 Anglers
  • 6 Hours (max 12 anglers) $1,610.00 Includes Rods, Tackle, Bait/Burley, and Ice for up to 12 Anglers
  • Evening Trips – 4 hours to 6 hours depending on time of year (12anglers) $1,322.50 Rods & Tackle $15/angler. Bait is supplied
  • Additional non fishing or rod sharing guests (max of 4) $40.00 Per guest
  • More than 16 guests (max 20 for fishing trips) $30.00 per hour for additional crew (min charge $150 per trip)
  • Outer Gulf surcharge $100.00 May apply for trips to more distant fishing areas

iFish 2XS Charters Club Fishing

  • 8 hours $140.00 Inc GST – Includes Rod, tackle, bait, and ice (November to April)
  • 8 hours $120.00 Inc GST – Includes Rod, tackle, bait, and ice(May to October)
  • Evening Trips – 4 hours to 6 hours depending on time of year $105- Rods & Tackle $10/angler. Bait is supplied.
  • Non fishing or rod sharing guests (see Parent & Child for child guests) $23.00 –  Can take up to 4 extra guests with the minimum of 12 anglers.
  • (Nov – Apr) Club Special Parent & Child (less than 16yrs) rod sharing double $160.00 – Max of 4 per trip when available
  • (May – Oct) Club Special Parent & Child (less than 16yrs) rod sharing double $140.00 – Max of 4 per trip when available

2XS Cruise- Private & Corporate Charters

  • 8 Hours (up to 16 guests) $1,820.00 Harbour or Inner Islands cruise. Surcharge may apply for cruises requiring extra fuel.
  • 4 Hours (up to 16 guests) $1,472.00 Harbour or Inner Islands cruise. Surcharge may apply for cruises requiring extra fuel.
  • Upgrade to max 25 guests $30.00 per hour for additional crew (min charge $150 per trip)
  • Upgrade to max 30 guests (conditions apply) $150.00 Additional to the 25 guest crew upgrade.

Self Drive Service

Between $900 and $1600 per day depending on annual hire days and time of year.

Can only be hired for self drive via Dreamboats Auckland by clicking www.dreamboats.co.nz/

Latest Reports

Bream Bay Fishing Report - 06/08/26
Saltwater reports

"The cold, southerly conditions seem to have affected the snapper fishing, with the bites soft and few and far between... Read More >

06 Aug 2026
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 06/08/26
Saltwater reports

"I can’t remember being shown so many photos of XOS snapper caught off the rocks... Read More >

06 Aug 2026
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 06/08/26
Saltwater reports

"Workups are still out wide, but will not gain consistent momentum until spring... Read More >

06 Aug 2026
Canterbury Fishing Report - 06/08/26
Freshwater reports

"At the canals, it still sounds like they are a bit hit and miss, but the fish quality is still amazing... Read More >

06 Aug 2026
Canterbury Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Freshwater reports

"Fishing the margins with both fly and light spin tackle proved deadly and the quality of trout braving the weather well worth the effort... Read More >

24 Jul 2026
Tauranga Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Saltwater reports

"on those nice calm days we had recently, with fish in the middle ground halfway between the Mount and Motiti Island producing fish at up to... Read More >

23 Jul 2026
Raglan Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Saltwater reports

"The snapper sign definitely thickens up on the sounder past 70m,... Read More >

23 Jul 2026
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 23/07/26
Saltwater reports

"The foul ground in 80-120m off the Needles, Arid Island, and Cuvier Island will be holding ‘puka for the next few months..... Read More >

23 Jul 2026
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Saltwater reports

"Don’t get discouraged; you only need to change your thinking, have patience and stick to the game plan no matter how slow it is.... Read More >

23 Jul 2026
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 23/07/26
Saltwater reports

The word on the ramps for those chasing snapper is to go deep.... Read More >

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