September 2026…// Luxury travel specialists Captain’s Choice have announced two new Private Plane itineraries taking discerning guests to the farthest corners of the Pacific Ocean, celebrating the best of the Southern Hemisphere. As with all Captain’s Choice trips, everything has been considered and included, with guests benefiting from a Captain’s Choice tour host team, including a Tour Manager and Tour Doctor, residences of the highest standard and private transfers.
Navigating New Zealand by Private Plane explores the wonders of both the North and South islands of New Zealand, famed for their diverse landscapes, amazing wildlife and renowned viniculture. The journey is made all the easier by the comfortable and convenient economy private plane, showcasing the breadth of what New Zealand has to offer. Golf enthusiasts can also complement their journey with an optional Golfer’s Package and play some of New Zealand’s finest courses.
Remote Islands of the South Pacific by VIP Private Jet invites travellers on an exclusive journey linking these idyllic islands aboard a private jet, flown in business class comfort. Just 11 guests will discover the paradise of these remote shores, from the vibrant culture of Nouméa, to the lush scenery of Samoa, and the mystery of Easter Island.
Navigating New Zealand by Private Plane
Departing 22nd September 2027, this 14-day adventure, reserved for just 34 guests, offers the chance to experience the best that New Zealand has to offer. The route weaves through Rotorua and Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Marlborough, Kaikōura and Christchurch before finishing in Queenstown. Highlights include a private sailing on Lake Taupo to view Māori rock carvings, a helicopter flight over Milford Sound, and a light aircraft flight above Kaikōura in search of whales and dolphins.
A wine-lover’s dream, this journey calls at two of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine regions, Hawkes Bay, known for its Bordeaux-style reds, and Marlborough, the country’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc region. Guests visit the likes of Mahi Wines, Greystone Winery and Giants Estate, touring cellars and hearing firsthand from the winemakers behind the vintages, before sampling award-winning wines paired with indulgent lunches, as well as a stay amid a working vineyard at The Marlborough.
The optional Golfer’s Package offers the chance to play five of New Zealand’s iconic courses: Te Arai Links, Wairakei Golf & Sanctuary, Cape Kidnappers, Millbrook Resort and Jack’s Point. A highlight of the experience includes a helicopter flight to Te Arai Links, one of New Zealand’s finest golf courses, framed by pine trees and scenic coastline. The North Course, designed by famed golf course architect, Tom Doak, features a challenging and innovative layout, veering inland through a verdant pine forest.
Accommodation throughout matches the calibre of the journey. Guests begin at the Park Hyatt Auckland with harbour views, before an exclusive two night stay at the world-revered Huka Lodge on the banks of the Waikato River. The route continues to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers overlooking the ocean, The Marlborough with its working vineyard, Sudima Kaikōura for Pacific views, The George in Christchurch, and finally Millbrook Resort in Queenstown, set against a stunning alpine backdrop.
Navigating New Zealand by private plane will take place from the 22nd September 2027 to the 6th October 2027. With all costs included for the 14-day adventure, the journey is priced from £22,250 per person.
At an additional cost, the Golfer’s Package includes green fees at five 18-hole courses. Golf cart hire is included on four courses. Te Arai is a walking course. Golf club hire is not included and can be arranged at each course, or guests can bring their own clubs. The Golfer’s Package is an additional £1,400 per person.
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Remote Islands of the South Pacific by VIP Private Jet
Transporting just 11 guests on a 10 day journey aboard a Bombardier Global Express private jet, flying in VIP business class style, this once-in-a-lifetime itinerary departs from Sydney. Exploring the islands of Nouméa, Samoa, Easter Island and Niue, guests fly direct to destinations not served by commercial airlines, with gourmet meals and fine wine served en route.
In Nouméa travellers celebrate Bastille Day, taking in the street parade and evening Lantern Festival amid the French culture of New Caledonia, staying two nights at the waterfront Le Domaine Nouméa, a Marriott resort overlooking Anse Vata Bay. From there, guests base themselves on the island of Upolu in Samoa at the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows, exploring the Sopoaga Waterfalls and the To Sua Ocean Trench, visiting the former home of Robert Louis Stevenson, and swimming and snorkelling in the island’s tropical settings.
The journey continues to Easter Island, known to its Polynesian inhabitants as Rapa Nui, where 600 moai stand watch across the island, best seen at sunrise. Guests stay at Nayara Hangaroa, with their Kainga rooms offering floor-to-ceiling windows onto the island’s coastline. The final stop is Niue, a rarely visited Pacific nation, where guests stay in Clifftop Rooms at Scenic Matavai Resort with uninterrupted ocean views, sampling fresh pawpaw, mango and coconut and watching for migrating humpback whales.
Remote Islands of the South Pacific by VIP Private Jet will take place from the 13th July to the 22nd July 2027. With all costs included for the 10-day adventure, the journey is priced from £46,750 per person. For more information or to book: https://www.captains-choice.
For more information and to explore all of Captain’s Choice’s upcoming journeys, please visit www.captains-choice.com or call 0800 046 3322.
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About Captain’s Choice
Since 1994, Captain’s Choice has been proudly creating the world’s most enriching journeys. We take our clients to all corners of the globe without compromise, whether by private jet, small luxury ship, or a unique rail journey. A privately owned Australian company, we continue to push the boundaries for our clients with innovation and fresh thinking, leading the market with high staff to guest ratios, genuinely all-inclusive tours, and real, lasting engagement with many of the global communities we visit. Captain’s Choice was one of the first in the world to introduce Private Jet journeys and leads the global push to explore new lands, new experiences, with a vision to make the impossible possible. Thinking beyond travel, Captain’s Choice endeavours to curate fresh wonders for its clients, delivering inspired moments.
