Experience Nelson from the Water

A trip on the Galileo is the perfect way to explore Nelson's harbour and Tasman Bay. The Galileo offers customers and businesses a unique way to experience Nelson's harbour and impress clients and staff. These cruises can run for as long as you need and we offer full catering for any events hosted onboard.

See Nelson's Marine Landmarks Up-Close

Experience the Boulder Bank, the Nelson Lighthouse, and Fifeshire Rock up close, check out Haulashore Island, or venture out into Tasman Bay with full-catered cruises designed to impress. Take in the incredible views from our top deck and viewing platform while sipping wine and lapping up the stunning Nelson sunshine.

Explore all Tasman Bay has to Offer

Galileo Charters also provide day charters to the Abel Tasman National Park. The park is accessable by both water and the coastal track winding its way through the hills and valleys. With so many highlights along the way, a charter throughout the Abel Tasman is an unforgettable sightseeing experience. So come and join us as we follow along the picturesque granite headlands to discover golden beaches and the magnificent lagoons that give the Abel Tasman its astounding reputation, as well as the Tonga Island Marine Reserve being one of the most incredible attractions in the Abel Tasman.