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From Paihia: Bay of Islands Island-Hopping Sailing Cruise

4.9  / 5
98 reviews
Activity provider:Barefoot Sailing Adventures
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From Paihia: Bay of Islands Island-Hopping Sailing Cruise

Activity provider:Barefoot Sailing Adventures
4.9  / 5
98 reviews

From $106.39 per person

Enjoy a day of sun-kissed skin, windswept hair, and salty smiles on an active day sailing adventure through the spectacular Bay of Islands. Sail into the stunning bay for a 2-hour island stopover with picnic lunch and refreshments included.

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Duration 6 hours
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English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the Bay of Islands the Kiwi way on a day sailing adventure
  • Help sail the boat or relax in a bean bag
  • Stopover on an island to snorkel, paddle board, hike or swim
  • Encounter native bush and rare bird species on wildlife sanctuary islands
  • Savor morning tea, a picnic lunch, and a refreshing cold drink on the return sail
Full description
Embark on a magical day sailing adventure in the Bay of Islands. Experience the Kiwi barefoot culture for yourself as you step straight from Paihia's beachfront onto a modern catamaran.  Set sail through the bay's 144 islands to a remote island stopover aboard Kopiko, a 33-foot performance catamaran built for speed, comfort, and style. Lend the friendly crew a hand with sailing the boat, or spread out with plenty of deck space where you can grab a bean bag and chalk up some leisure time. Discover a wealth of wildlife from seabirds, stingrays, seals, penguins, to dolphins.  Arrive in a stunning bay, where you'll anchor close to the beach. Step off onto the island and enjoy a delicious packed lunch at a stunning picnic spot of your choice. Enjoy short walking trails, picturesque views, snorkeling, paddleboarding, swimming, or digging your toes into the sand. After your island adventures, set sail and watch the wind fill the sails as you relax on the return trip. 
Includes
  • Day sailing adventure aboard a 33-foot sailing catamaran
  • Experienced crew
  • Picnic lunch
  • Morning tea
  • Cold beverage on return sail
  • Use of snorkel and paddleboarding equipment
  • Waterproof rain ponchos - if required
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Barefoot Sailing Adventures, Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand. The boat will be anchored close to the shore on Paihia Beach. You will see the Barefoot Sailing Adventures catamaran when you arrive at the beach.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Drinks
  • Sunscreen
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Reusable water bottle

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Your ticket includes a contribution to Project Island Song Wildlife Sanctuary
  • A moderate level of physical ability is required for this active adventure-style cruise
  • For your safety and enjoyment, a reasonable level of spoken English is required for communication, understanding of safety briefings, and spoken instructions
  • To participate in water activities, you must be able to competently swim a distance of 200-meters unassisted (no lifejackets)
  • A vegetarian lunch is available by arrangement - please state at the time of booking
  • For specific dietary requirements or allergies, it is recommended to cater this yourself for your personal safety and satisfaction

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 98 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Nicky – New ZealandNovember 5, 2023 – Verified booking
Great experience! Welcomed by our friendly guide Luke. Offered us a warm beverage and shared some information about the culture and wildlife on the Islands. Sailing gave that relaxation experience with options of activities to do in the Island. We enjoyed a packed lunch and a few snacks in our own personalised bags. Two thumbs up for this experience
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Anne – GermanyOctober 20, 2023 – Verified booking
A great, comfortable all-day excursion with a fantastic guide! It was cool and windy in the morning and a few raindrops came from the sky (mid-October), but it was still incredibly comfortable in the open air on the catamaran because our skipper Luke provided us with warmly lined rain ponchos, blankets and hot drinks. Luke also gave us plenty of information about the Bay of Islands, the historical background and current nature conservation projects. It was very interesting and entertaining. At lunchtime there was a delicious picnic, prepared so that we could take it with us to the island (2 hours of free time). On the way back there were drinks and more stories from Luke and those who wanted could even steer the boat! This provider really thinks of everything and makes you feel welcome as a guest. We had a fantastic day and will recommend the tour!
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Vasiliki – United KingdomMarch 11, 2023 – Verified booking
You sail from paihia around bay of island and have a stop on Moturua where you can have a beautiful trek through the forest and see local birds and end up on another beach. You stay couple hours at the island and then you sail back. The day didn't start very sunny but when we reached the island it rewarded us. Luke our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip so much better
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