Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
Fish caught well worth the trip
Fish caught well worth the trip
Morning Fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
82%
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Yannie C.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good experience in Kaikoura!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Afternoon on April 8, 2022
Good experience and nice weather in Kaikoura. Easy to catch the fish and the staff is kindly. Thank you for giving us a nice...
Yannie C. recommends Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
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Larry B.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3hr trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Late Morning on July 14, 2021
We had a great trip with Malcolm and came home with a couple of Kg’s of fillets and two crays. The beauty of this charter...
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Mu X.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2hr trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Afternoon on November 14, 2019
Very pleasant trip.  Delayed for 3hrs due to weather condition but notice was given well in advanve which helped to adjust...
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Russ W.
Harrison Township, NJ
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Early Morning on December 4, 2022
The booking app is really set for the Yankee market & NOT NZ. The wharf location ?description could be a bit better...
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Hugo Z.
Nelson, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Short fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Early Morning on September 10, 2022
Malcolm is a knowledgeable and fun skipper. We felt safe and in good hands in his great boat. Highly recommend!
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