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Tall Ship Sailing Adventure With Lunch

Highlights

  • Get involved and help set the sails or take the helm
  • Island stopover for a swim and walk ashore
  • Delicious BBQ chicken and salads for lunch

Ever wanted to sail onboard a tall ship? Become part of the crew for a day and help set sails, climb the rigging, ride the bowsprit or simply relax and let our friendly crew look after you! Enjoy the stunning scenery around the beautiful Bay of Islands on board a tall ship.

What's included?

  • Return ferry transfer to Russell (from Paihia)
  • Morning cream tea of scones, cream and jam
  • Lunch of BBQ chicken, salads and bread (vegetarian option available)
  • Island stopover and chance to go ashore or swim
  • Available between 1st November - 19th April (excluding Christmas Day)

Operated by a Charitable Trust with profits going towards youth sailing programmes. This tall ship has a unique history and our aim is to ensure that those who come sailing with us, whether on a day sail or across an ocean, become friends for life. There are plenty of opportunities to climb the rigging, head out on the bowsprit and ride the waves or take the helm and steer the ship. Our friendly crew have harnesses and will show you the ropes – literally!

Important information

  • This experience is seasonal, available from November - April only (excluding Christmas Day)
  • Depart from Russell at 10am (Paihia from 9.30am) and return to Russell at 3.30 (Paihia at 4.30pm)
  • The trip is approximately 5.5 hours in duration
  • To avoid disappointment, please book in advance as this experience is extremely popular in December and January
  • Adult: 15 years old and over
  • Child: 5 to 14 years old
  • Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

The ship can take a maximum of 47 people but usually sails with an average of 25 to 35 people.

This experience is occasionally affected by the weather. Should your experience be cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider.

Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own water bottles they can refill aboard.

Please advise the crew if you have any specific medical conditions that might affect your ability to go sailing. A BBQ lunch is provided - please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking. There is a cash bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

This experience takes place at Bay of Islands, Northland. Departures from Paihia and Russell.

Reviews

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Absolute Must Do!

Jana 29 December 2017

This sailing cruise is an absolute must do. The crew are fantastic - you can just to adventure up the mast if you like, or just chill on the deck or a swim in the lunch stop. Plus it’s a charity that upskills local teenagers. Huge 5 stars for these guys - can not recommend it enough!

Fantastic sailing day

Shirley 7 April 2017

A great day out with excellent crew. Good opportunity to be part of the crew or just relax and enjoy the scenery. Lovely lunch included.

The Ultimate Sailing Experience

Robyn 23 February 2017

This sailing experience was fantastic! The captain and crew were so obliging. They helped us climb the mast, climb out onto the bow spit and steer the ship if we wanted to. Nothing was too much trouble and they wanted to make the day one to remember. Morning tea and lunch were delicious. I would totally recommend this.

Fantastic day on the water

sh 28 March 2016

Great day, fantastic crew, beautiful food. Really enjoyed the whole thing as there was something for everyone. I would really recommend this experience.

Brillaint Day Out

Lesley 5 April 2015

Loved the whole experience. The crew were really friendly and encouraged you to join in the experience of being a crew member without being pushy. Food was great with all needs catered for. Plenty of time to hang out on a nearby island or relax on the ship. Good value for money and love the fact it helps to fund projects for kids.

Wonderful Experience

Over65 10 February 2015

Being over 65 didn't deter 4 of us from taking this great experience. As "locals" as opposed to tourists we had known a lot about the boat but never made the effort to go, so it was a lovely day of fun, laughter, chatting with the crew and other participants. The food was good, the weather was kind, and we were lucky to have as skipper the man who had actually built the boat in 1985. He was wonderful to talk to and the two other young crew were great at their jobs. Quite a few of us helped with setting the sails which was relatively easy, and we also enjoyed a swim before lunch and the delights of their rope "swing". There was morning tea provided of jam and cream scones, lunch was salad, potato salad and chicken, and a bar available to purchase drinks. All in all highly recommended and a wonderful alternative to seeing the Bay of Islands at a much leisurely pace.

Fantastic - beautiful well cared for and well presented ship,

pegz 18 February 2013

Great crew, food, scenery, experience - highly recommend

Recommended

null 4 February 2012

The Tall Ship's sailing experience was great. The crew were very friendly and professional. The weather was ideal, and the meals were just right for the occasion, and the 29 passengers - from 5 countries were looked after very well

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