Hawkes Bay Travel Centre & Freighter Travel (NZ)

Fantastic experience: All six trips were trouble free for an old single female traveller's. Having just had my 80 birthday it's unlikely I shall be signing on again. Great to see you are still operating such a great service.

Positive experience: Good place

Fantastic experience: I know my place is here

Fantastic experience: was very happy with the service I got from Hamish. Though the boat was a few days late (there was a storm between australia and NZ), I was assured that we were still able to reach my final destination by the appointed time, and that WAS the case. He is very helpful in providing all the information required and can answer all your questions (especially since he does the cruises himself). The boat journey was very nice, the first 2 days I felt a bit nauseous, but after that it passed, and the sea from NZ to USA for the rest of the journey was like glass. The food was good, most of the crew was good, the chief engineer even took me down one morning to the engine room. There was a big TV in one of the lounges with a hard drive attached with a collection of movies on it, as well as books to read, a table tennis table, a gym (if you want to call it that). You can go and hangout on the Bridge anytime (because there is always 2 crew up there). All in all I am very happy I went, and would certainly not pass up the opportunity to go again, however i would see if I could do a trip where you stop in another port before reaching your destination.

Fantastic experience: I have used Hamish several times over many years and his professionalism care and good humour have always been excellent. Bill Botten.

Fantastic experience: I have completed three trips through Hamish and his travel office. All have involved Container ships and connected travel. I am an 'older female' who prefers to travel solo. At no time was there any problem with the bookings in fact one instance involved the need for me to return home earlier and bookings were sorted within 24 hours. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hamish to anyone in fact I have often done this. Although it does not appear I have clicked on 5 Stars!

Negative experience: I was given the wrong dates for boarding despite having other information from the carrier. This was done either out of poor service or malice I am not sure which. Either way very unprofessional and I would not recommend Hamish or his company to anyone.