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You just never know who may book a Fishing Charter in Auckland!

Welcome aboard Tracker II to His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and Special Advisor to the President of the UAE.

Crew of Ray and Sue were able to show these Royal Visitors to Auckland, the very best our great city has to offer.  The weather blessed us with beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures making for a stunning trip down the Auckland Harbour along the waterfront and out into the Hauraki Gulf.  The added bonus too of some really exciting fishing!

We were able to showcase some of the many fish species prevelant in these waters with some great size snapper caught.  Even the dolphins joined in the fun and gave us a great display playing around the boat!

Our royal Guest and entourage enjoyed a typical kiwi barbecue lunch of burgers, sausages and salads whilst moored off Waiheke Island.  New Zealand Fishing Safaris offered a really fun day, so much so that HRH decided to extend his stay in New Zealand for a further 3 days and whilst on board we booked a deep sea fishing charter for them the following day in the Bay of Islands.

It was nice to receive an appreciative phone call from their final destination, Queenstown, before they flew out.

We are sure the other Royals in town the same day - Prince Charles and Camilla - wouldn't have had half the fun!!