Make it happen...

M.V. flIGHTleSS

Loads of space and toys.. happy exploring..

She is home away from home.. a floating batch with all the toys you can think of and the little things you didn't think of.. smile.. She is ex New Zealand navy with rich history and we're proud to have converted her into a comfortable expedition vessel over time.

Running a beautiful, versatile, homely, well kept and safe vessel is how we get to share so many different facets of the stunning wilderness areas we get to live within.

We're proud to call her HOME and look forward to welcoming you onboard...

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M.V. Flightless is 27m in length and holds an international survey. This means she is not only perfect for Fiordland but also good to go anywhere in the world.

The vessel

Toys

Dive gear

Cabins

Comfort

Safety

...your saltie crew...

Our Vessel Flightless

At 27m she is large and comfortable vessel with plenty of space for everybody and everything..

 

  • 27m for intimate groups of 12 clients
  • Comfortable saloon
  • Seperate wheelhouse seating area and viewing deck
  • Large covered and heatable back deck
  • Solid macrocarpa tables for communal eating
  • Heli-pad
  • Walk around deck
  • Spacious bow to fish from (front of the boat..)
  • Easy access dive platform and ladder

Cabins

All cabins are set up with home in mind.. There are four Double/twin cabins with a queen bed with single bed above and one Quad cabin which has four single bunk beds. Each cabin features..

  • Own ensuite
  • Fantastic showers and plenty of hot water
  • USB plugs for 24/7 charging
  • Central heating through radiators for warmth
  • Full ventilation system for fresh air and cooling
  • Comfortable beds including linen, towels and ponchos for cosiness

Toys

There are so many reasons you might want to come and adventure with us so our list of toys is ever expanding..

 

  • Kayaks
  • Two 4m RIB tenders
  • Paddle boards
  • Fishing rods and tackle (lots more details so ask away)
  • Bean bags
  • Handheld VHF and GPS
  • Hydrophone (to listen to dolphins and whales if we're lucky)
  • Extensive library
  • Yoga mats
  • Games cupboard
  • NO internet or connectivity so we can connect with eachother and place

Dive gear

No matter if you're seasoned SCUBA or freediver, spearfisher, snorkler or water is not normally your thing.. we got you.

 

  • 7mm two piece wetsuits
  • Float lines and floats
  • Two dive compressors
  • Cascade system
  • Dive cylinders, weights and weight belts, BCDs, gloves, masks, snorkels, booties, SCUBA fins, dive knives and torche

Comfort things...

It's all the little and big things that matter to each and every one of us when we're leaning outside of our comfort zones..

 

  • Hot tub on the top deck to warm up after long snorkelling, hunting and kayaking missions
  • Water maker to say goodbye to restrictions
  • Washing machine and dryer so you don’t have to bring your whole wardrobe
  • Plenty of storage space for your gear
  • Large drinks chiller and ice machine
  • Ventilation and heating system through the entire vessel

Catering

Good food is an important part of life well lived so we pride ourselves in the flavours we create and the concept of full utilisation and respect for anything we gather or prepare.. and for no-one to get hungry along the way..

 

  • Fully catered aside from alcohol
  • Family style communal eating
  • Easily catering for dietary requirements
  • Full utilisation and only collecting for the table
  • Happy to teach and share as much as you like.. smile..

Safety

While we're comfortable operating where we do we have a healthy respect for the elements and the remoteness of these wild places. Because of that we carry a large amount of safety equipment beyond our legal requirements.

 

  • Scale 4 medical kit
  • AED and extra oxygen
  • TIMEZERO and WASSP 3D Sounder for intricate mapping of what lays underneath the surface
  • Heli-pad for comfort as well as prompt evacuations if needed
  • VHF radios, First Aid kits, Epirbs and InReaches for activities