Mokau’s Big Boat Free phone 0800 665 282

Work Wanted

I am an Honest, Punctual, Responsible and Friendly Little Big Ship. I require your custom to keep me smiling sailing the Mokau River. sorry spelling not my strong point

Personal Details:

Name: Motor Vessel GLENROYAL

Address: Mighty Mokau River on the border line between south King county and North Taranaki

Health: New Zealand Safe Ship Management 100%

I have a steel hull, two Detroit’s V8 71 motors, and an Allison Gear Box driving two 26” propellers. My over all length is 15.11m, breath is 4.22 m and daft is 1.10 m. That makes me fit and strong for work.

License: Safe Ship Management allows me to carry up to 80 passengers, but the crew prefers up to 60, so there is plenty of room to move around

Physical characteristics: My cabin is comfortable, warm & dry in winter. I can seat 30 people for lunch & for customers benefit two toilets are available. On the back deck, the morning /afternoon tea is served & the top sun deck is where you can enjoy the scenery to its best advantage.

Work History:

Mokau River Tours Ltd Wellington city Harbour cruises

South Island Mail Run Auckland Ferry

Hole in the Rock Bay of Island

I have carried many different people, from all over the world, of all works of life, so I do have a lot of experience, in this type of work. In my present job I have carried passengers as young as 10 days old and a Ladies who just celebrated her 100 birthday.

Reference:

48 members’ thank the very friendly Captain and crew for taking us back in time to how things used to be, including griddle scones and a decent cup of tea. Probus Club Whakatane

Thank to you all for a memorable trip. Well worth ever minute – to be strongly recommend. The morning tea scones were

‘To die for’ Russell Probus Club

I sincerely hope that you and your crew will, one day come & meet me & my crew, to discover this wonderful river.

Regards, M.V. GLENROYAL, Mokau’s’ big boat

Whitebait season Tours

September - November

It almost here again.   Come and see the Mokau River at it most active time of the year.  There are over hundreds of Whitebait fisherman and ladies ready to start the season.

From the MV GlenRoyal you can see all the action, Talk to the fisherman, and if you want, enjoy a amazing Whitebait fritter.  All from the warmth and safety of the largest ship on the river.  No matter what age you are you can see one of New Zealand's fishing traditions on the most popular River.  No where else can you see Whitebait fishing like this.  This is also when the bush is at it most impressive as springs start to arrive.