Deepstar Charters 

4.3/5 (99 reviews)
 Dive Crescent, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand

Deepstar Charters 

4.3/5 (99 reviews)
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Dive Crescent
Tauranga, New Zealand

Deepstar Charters welcomes you aboard to spend the day fishing for delicious reef fish and highly-prized offshore species on a safe, dependable boat with a skilled skipper. Jump aboard at either Tauranga or Mount Maunganui, depending on the trip, and head out in search of Snapper, Tarakihi, Hapuka, and more. You can invite the whole street over for lunch after one of these trips!

The “Deepstar” is a classic Carey Boats commercial fishing vessel, painstakingly-restored in 2016 and equipped with a new pair of Gardner engines to get you out to the fishing grounds in no time. The boat can carry up to 20 anglers in comfort, or 10 on Hapuka trips. She has a full bathroom, showers, and comfortable accommodations for longer trips.

Depending on your charter, you could be fishing the local waters around Motiti Island or heading all the way out to Mayor Island. Local reef trips target Tarakihi, Snapper, John Dory, Trevally, Pink Moamoa, and more. Book in for a 24-hour adventure, and you can catch all these reef fish then head out and land Hapuka, Bluenose, Seabass, and Gemfish!

Bring your own fishing gear along, or rent from the boat for a reasonable fee. Rods, reels, and tackle cost $20-$25 per rod for bottom fishing or $30 for Hapuka gear. Bait can also be arranged for $20-$25, depending on the trip.

What Deepsea Charters offers is a great boat with cutting-edge electronics and a full array of safety equipment. They will put you on the fish reliably and securely. So if you want a day of great fun and big hookups, jump aboard and head out to sea, all your favorite fish are waiting!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
Boat
4.2/5
Crew
4.3/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (30)

Oldie but good fun
October fishing trip
1st October
+27

Angler rating

47
36
7
4
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

90%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

76%

Showing 1 - 5 of 99 reviews
Showing: 5 of 99 reviews
Caleb W.
Caleb W.
5.0/5

Nov 9, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Reef Private

So Much Fun

VERIFIED
NEW

Skippers were very kind and helpful. The whole trip was relaxed, yet the crew were determined to find us fish, even in the off season; which we did. The boat was really unique and cool also.

Skippers were very kind and helpful. The whole trip was relaxed, yet the crew were determined to find us fish, even in the off...  

Captain replied
 Caleb W. recommends Deepstar Charters
 Caleb W. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 15, 2025
Thanks so much Caleb, hope to see you again next time!

Misty P.
Misty P.
5.0/5

Aug 23, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared

Absolutely amazing

VERIFIED

This trip was exactly what I needed and I had the best time everything was perfect the captain is the man and I can't wait till my next trip nga mihi

This trip was exactly what I needed and I had the best time everything was perfect the captain is the man and I can't wait till...  

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 Misty P. recommends Deepstar Charters
 Misty P. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 24, 2025
thanks guys. hope to see you again soon!

Bradley W.
Bradley W.
5.0/5

Aug 23, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared

Fishing with Garth

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Bradley W. recommends Deepstar Charters
 Bradley W. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 24, 2025
thanks bradley. hope to see you again.

Franz G.
Franz G.
3.7/5

Dec 30, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared

Oldie but good fun

VERIFIED

Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had to try multiple locations before we were onto keep size fish. The travel time, although smooth, was long and limited the fishing time. The pod of dolphins we encountered was a bonus! All and all a good trip for the price.

Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had...  

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Captain replied
 Franz G. recommends Deepstar Charters
 Franz G. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 31, 2024
Thanks Franz, glad you enjoyed the day. Hope to see you again sometime!

Ian P.
Ian P.
4.7/5

Feb 22, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared

Fishing with Garth

VERIFIED

 

Captain replied
 Ian P. recommends Deepstar Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Ian P. recommends Deepstar Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 24, 2025
Thanks Ian. Glad you enjoyed the trip, hope to see you again soon!

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $112 
Shared tour: for 2 people
9 Hour - Reef (Shared)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $123 
Shared tour: for 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Reef Private
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $842 
Entire boat: up to 20 people
9 Hour - Weekday Reef (Private)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $898 
Entire boat: up to 20 people
9 Hour - Weekend Reef (Private)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
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US $954 
Entire boat: up to 20 people
24 Hour Trip – Hapuka (MAX 10)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
24 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
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US $1,178 
Entire boat: up to 20 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.3/5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
Boat
4.2/5
Crew
4.3/5
Experience
4.3/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (30)

Oldie but good fun
October fishing trip
1st October
+27

Angler rating

47
36
7
4
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

87%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

90%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

76%

Showing 1 - 5 of 99 reviews
Showing: 5 of 99 reviews
Caleb W.
Caleb W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

So Much Fun

VERIFIED
NEW

6 Hour Trip – Reef Private on November 9, 2025

Skippers were very kind and helpful. The whole trip was relaxed, yet the crew were determined to find us fish, even in the off season; which we did. The boat was really unique and cool also.

Skippers were very kind and helpful. The whole trip was relaxed, yet the crew were determined to find us fish, even in the off season; which we did. The boat was really unique and cool also.  

 Caleb W. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on November 15, 2025
Thanks so much Caleb, hope to see you again next time!

Misty P.
Misty P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Absolutely amazing

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on August 23, 2025

This trip was exactly what I needed and I had the best time everything was perfect the captain is the man and I can't wait till my next trip nga mihi

This trip was exactly what I needed and I had the best time everything was perfect the captain is the man and I can't wait till my next trip nga mihi  

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 Misty P. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 24, 2025
thanks guys. hope to see you again soon!

Bradley W.
Bradley W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Garth

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on August 23, 2025

 

 Bradley W. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 24, 2025
thanks bradley. hope to see you again.

Franz G.
Franz G.
3.7/5

Experience:

3.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Oldie but good fun

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on December 30, 2024

Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had to try multiple locations before we were onto keep size fish. The travel time, although smooth, was long and limited the fishing time. The pod of dolphins we encountered was a bonus! All and all a good trip for the price.

Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had to try multiple locations before we were onto keep size fish. The travel time, although smooth, was long and limited the fishing time. The pod of dolphins we encountered was a bonus! All and all a good trip for the price.  

Review media 0
 Franz G. recommends Deepstar Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 31, 2024
Thanks Franz, glad you enjoyed the day. Hope to see you again sometime!

Ian P.
Ian P.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Garth

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on February 22, 2025

 

 Ian P. recommends Deepstar Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 24, 2025
Thanks Ian. Glad you enjoyed the trip, hope to see you again soon!

FAQs about Deepstar Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
20 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1979
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Carey Boat
Boat type
Headboat

Engine model
Gardner 6LXB
Powered by
1 x 180HP
Max cruising speed
8 knots
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