Talisker - 17m

Launched in 1994, Talisker is surveyed for up to 12 guests and is in full coastal survey. The 3 private double cabins, 2 with extra single berths as well as the crews quarters and all are centrally heated. She is equipped with two zodiacs and 15hp outboard motors. As well as having a dive compressor, weights and tanks aboard, oxygen is carried.

Breaksea Girl - 20m

Breaksea Girl's live aboard cruises have an emphasis on nature, conservation and research, and cover all of Fiordland and Subantartic Islands. Lance and Ruth, both active conservationists with maritime qualifications, offer you a true natural history eco-tourism experience. Recognised as one of the leading eco-tourism businesses in New Zealand, their emphasis is on environmental protection, education and research funded though tourism.

Lance, your skipper, has over the last 20 years worked with the New Zealand Department of Conservation, Jacques Cousteau, David Bellamy, National Geographic, Natural History film units and scientists from all over the world.