As superyachts begin their passages from the Pacific to New Zealand, Agents by Catalano is here to support smooth sailing every step of the way – from arranging NZ biofouling compliance and customs clearance, to spare parts and provisions ready for you on the dock, to experiences you simply can’t book online. As New Zealand’s only Māori-owned superyacht agency, Agents by Catalano draws on deep-rooted community connections to deliver bespoke, high-cultural-content experiences, curated by artists, storytellers, and specialists outside the conventional tourism industry.

A Traditional Māori Welcome

One of those experiences sets the tone for the whole trip: a traditional Māori welcome, offered exclusively through Catalano. Guests are greeted onboard with haka, waiata, and the powerful presence of Māori performing arts specialists – a ceremony that’s felt as much as it’s watched. At its heart is the Mauri Kohatu: a sacred stone, crafted and blessed exclusively for your vessel by a renowned Māori artist. It becomes a lasting spiritual anchor for the vessel, for safe travels and adventures through Aotearoa and beyond.

Bespoke Itineraries, Full-Service Support

From there, the NZ journey is just beginning. Every itinerary is crafted bespoke to the trip and the guests on board, with real-time support throughout. And it doesn’t stop at planning. Agents by Catalano handles the operational side too – maintenance, contractors, parts, freight, shipping, provisions, crew uniforms – everything needed to keep a vessel running smoothly in New Zealand waters.

“It’s this combination of curated experience, full-service logistics, and world-class maintenance facilities that makes New Zealand a destination of a lifetime.”

Agents by Catalano is happy to support your programme alongside your existing arrangements. Our door is always open to help make your New Zealand cruising season a success.