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Tall Ship Sailing Adventure With Lunch

Name: Tall Ship Sailing Adventure With Lunch
Price: 179.00 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

RTT191

For 1 person

5.5 hours

Instant book

5.0 8 reviews

Northland, Bay of Islands

1/8

Tall Ship Sailing Adventure With Lunch

1 / 7

Tall Ship Sailing Adventure With Lunch

For 1 person

5.5 hours

Instant book

RTT191

5.0 8 reviews

Northland, Bay of Islands

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

Session Length

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

Guidelines

Adult: 15 years old and over
Child: 5 to 14 years old

Cancellation

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

Numbers on the Day

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

Weather

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

Dress Code

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

Other Info

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.

Location

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