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Mercury Bay Afternoon Sailing Adventure - 3 Hours

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Overview

Highlights

Stunning sailing trip along the Mercury Bay coastline
See the iconic Cathedral Cove and other Coromandel icons
Snorkel in the turquoise waters or just sit back and relax

Spend the afternoon smooth sailing around the stunning Mercury Bay coastline for three relaxing hours. Take in Coromandel beauties like Cathedral Cove and Hahei Marine Reserve, plunge into the pristine waters and mingle with marine life, and unwind on the trampoline deck and soak in the ambience.

What's Included?

Three hour sailing adventure
Chilled beer or wine, fresh fruit and seafood
Snorkelling gear

See all the gems along the Mercury Bay coastline on this three hour sailing trip. Departing in the arvo from Buffalo Beach in Whitianga, you'll hit the azure waters on board a powerful racing catamaran, equipped with a spacious trampoline deck and bean bags for ultimate relaxation and comfort. You'll visit a number of Coromandel icons like Hahei Marine Reserve, Cooks Beach and the famous Cathedral Cove, which lures in locals and tourists alike due to its picturesque natural beauty. At the marine reserve, your skipper will anchor up and give you some time to mingle with the underwater world or simply sit back and soak in your stunning surrounds if you prefer to stay dry. Throughout the trip, you may even have the chance to take the helm and help tweak the sails.

Session Length

This experience is three hours in duration
Departs Buffalo Beach in Whitianga at 2pm
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure

Important Information

Guidelines

Bookings are essential.

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged with them directly according to this policy:

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for cancellations

Weather

Overcast, drizzle or rain will not mean the cancellation of the trip. If the experience is cancelled due to weather, you will be rescheduled.

Dress Code

Dress for the weather. Bring swimwear and a towel as well as a warm layer and a wind/rain jacket just in case.

Location

This experience takes place around the Mercury Bay coastline.