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ISLAND ESCAPE
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Island Passage Information
Island Passage Information
The 'Island Passage' is unique in that other vessels of her size carry more than double the 20 passengers that she can accommodate.
This gives our passengers much more room to relax. She is also licensed for 200-day passengers.
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| The Bridge |
We want to make your stay as comfortable as possible onboard the 'Island Passage'. So if you have any special request for an item or service that is not immediately available, we will do everything within our means to get it for you.
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| Wow let's fish |
Our vessel has all the amenities that you would expect of a much larger cruise ship, including:
* Main dining room
* Large saloon lounge
* Sundeck and BBQ
* Fully airconditioned
* Library including videos and books
* Phone and Fax facilities
* Satellite TV
* Security safe
* Fully stocked cocktail bar and Wine cellar
* Expedition boats carried on-board
* Helicopter carried onboard
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| Kicking Back Pad |
We carry three expedition boats onboard. Designed for expedition work, these large and heavy-duty craft are extremely safe. The design permits these crafts to land directly onto the beaches. We also carry 3 smaller tenders for use by passengers to explore areas away from the ship. There are also kayaks carried on board.
Crew
The 'Island Passage' operates with a crew of up to 8 and is registered as a New Zealand vessel under NZ Safe Ship Management. She has a tonnage of 496 GRT.
Moving guests to the various activities and locations, safely and at the right time, is critical on our expeditions.
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| Coming Downunder |
This would be very difficult without our helicopter, several custom built landing craft and sport tenders boats and the support of our Mother-ship.
Our Fleet
Our custom landing craft and sport tenders were manufactured in New Zealand and especially designed for our operation with joint input from us to suit the conditions.
1x Landing Craft (7.1 meter/23 feet)
Landing Craft Aluminium construction with centre console layout, side and front opening doors for ease of access from the ship's boarding platforms. Seating for up to 8 passengers and powered by single 200 hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard. Live bait tank, fish-finder, GPS and VHF fitted.
2x Fully Equipped Sport Boats (6.1 meter/20 feet)
Sports Boat Aluminium construction with centre console and weather canopy layout. Seating for up to 6 passengers. Powered by single 100 hp
Yamaha 4-stroke outboard. Live bait tanks, fish-finder, GPS and VHF fitted.
1 x SOLAS Rescue Boat (4.25 meter / 14 feet)
Aluminium construction and built to survey for rescue purposes. Unsinkable and powered by a single 25 hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard. Includes:
* Full Rescue Kit
* Lifting Lug
* Grab Rope and Handrails (underside also) and;
* Approved for class 3 vessels under the M&I certification.
1 x Multi-Purpose Tender (4.2 meter/14 feet)
Aluminium construction as an open tender boat. Powered by a 15 hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard this multi-purpose tender carries 4 passengers.
Our Helicopter
An AS355 F1 SQUIRREL, is a twin-engine machine with seating for 5 passengers plus one pilot. External mounted cargo pods carry baggage, outboard motors, tramping gear and all related equipment to various locations.
The onboard winch system allows heavier loads (including boats) to be readily positioned to remote locations. Fuel tanks onboard the mother-ship allow extended operations. Other features include a deluxe leather interior, onboard telephone plus a two-pilot option.
Specifications:
* AS355 F1 SQUIRREL - Twin Engine HelicopterModel: EUROCOPTER AS355F1
* Crew: 1-2 pilots
* Passengers: 4-5 seats
* Max speed: 140 knots
* Cruise speed: 125 knots
* Range: 3:15 hours
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