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Bay of Islands: Late Afternoon Sailing Cruise

4.6  / 536 reviews
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Bay of Islands: Late Afternoon Sailing Cruise
4.6  / 536 reviews

Enjoy a late afternoon cruise sailing the inner bay from Paihia. Get involved and help hoist the sails, climb the rigging, or relax with a cold drink from the bar.

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Duration 2 hours
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English

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Alyssa – Canada

Our sailing was fantastic. The crew were incredibly welcoming. My husband was so excited to be able to climb the rigging, and the rest of us loved the snacks, drinks, and beautiful afternoon on the water. It was exactly what we wanted from our sailing experience in the bay of islands. Being able to sail AND support a non-profit when doing it was even better. Marcel and his crew were first rate. Highly recommend.

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Alyssa – Canada
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Joey – New Zealand

It was an amazing trip, Marcel, Rachel, Tom, Conner and Lucy were all fantastic! They were all friendly and amazing with what they do, will definitely do it again, and will recommend it to friends and family. 5 stars for this awesome crew! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Joey – New Zealand

Experience

Highlights

  • Experience an afternoon inner harbor sailing cruise
  • Get involved and help sail the ship
  • Enjoy sharing an appetizer platter
  • Have a cold drink whilst exploring the Bay of Islands from the water

Full description

Board Northland’s iconic tall ship the R. Tucker Thompson for a 2-hour sail on the inner bay. Get involved and help hoist the sails or sit back and relax as you pass around a shared antipasto platter. Enjoy a drink from the cash bar and experience the beauty of a traditionally rigged vessel under sail. Ferry tickets to Russell are included in the tour price, so why not head over early and spend an afternoon exploring the historic village or dine in one of the many excellent restaurants after your sail. The ship is operated as a not-for-profit charitable trust with proceeds from sailing activities used to support youth sail training programs over the New Zealand winter. Find out more about us online: www.tucker.co.nz or call us on 0800 TUCKER

Includes

  • Round-trip ferry tickets (between Paihia and Russell)
  • 2-hour inner harbor sailing cruise
  • Shared antipasto platter

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Meeting point

Russell Wharf Departure: The R. Tucker Thompson departs from Russell Wharf at 4pm. You will need to be there at 3.45pm From Russell: If you are staying in Russell, please report directly to the ship at the end of Russell Wharf by no later than 3.45pm. From Paihia: If you are not staying in Russell you will require a passenger ferry transfer from Paihia to the Russell Wharf; this is included in the cost of your trip. You can pick up your passenger ferry tickets from I Site Information Centre on the Paihia wharf, please collect these no later than 3.15pm. The last ferry to meet the ship will depart from Paihia wharf at 3.30pm.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Be sure to bring a jacket or a warm top; sunglasses and a hat; sun block; a water bottle; a camera; and any medication you may need

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 36 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Alyssa – CanadaMarch 25, 2024  – Verified booking
Our sailing was fantastic. The crew were incredibly welcoming. My husband was so excited to be able to climb the rigging, and the rest of us loved the snacks, drinks, and beautiful afternoon on the water. It was exactly what we wanted from our sailing experience in the bay of islands. Being able to sail AND support a non-profit when doing it was even better. Marcel and his crew were first rate. Highly recommend.
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Joey – New ZealandMarch 31, 2024  – Verified booking
It was an amazing trip, Marcel, Rachel, Tom, Conner and Lucy were all fantastic! They were all friendly and amazing with what they do, will definitely do it again, and will recommend it to friends and family. 5 stars for this awesome crew! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Karen – AustraliaApril 11, 2024  – Verified booking
We loved the afternoon sail, great staff, fun and interactive. We were lucky enough to meet the builder of the ship. What an amazing team also supporting kids to get out on the water and learn the ropes. Highly recommend!
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Product ID: 30277

Activity provider:R. Tucker Thompson

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