Sundowner Sailing Cruise— 2 Hour Sail, Swim Stop | Bay of Islands
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Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the timeless tranquillity of peaceful Paihia. With gorgeous sunset backdrops, our cruise makes for a perfect romantic evening or an escape from busy lives. Sit back and relax while your captain takes you to the best anchorages around the bay. Feel the wind in your hair on this true sailing experience.
- Marvel at the native New Zealand scenery surrounding the bays
- Dive into warm waters at a sheltered anchorage
- Complimentary alcoholic beverage
- No prior sailing experience is required
What's Included
- - Sail the inner Bay of Islands at golden hour — sea breeze, wind in the sails, the town behind you
- - Sheltered anchorage swim stop in calm, clear water
- - Complimentary drink included — spot historical landmarks along the shoreline
- - Immersive, limited-capacity sailing cruise-max 20. A fun evening adventure, not a sightseeing bus.
- - Departs from Paihia beachfront — the boat comes to you
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Barefoot Sailing AdventuresMarsden Road, Paihia Beach, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
Meet us at Paihia Beach, the boat anchors right on the shore line. You will see the Barefoot Sailing Adventures catamaran about half way along the beach, you will know you are in the right place, you will see it as soon as you get to the beach.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.5:00 pm
Itinerary
Bay of Islands (Pass By)
1
Opua
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Russell (Pass By)
Waitangi Treaty Grounds (Pass By)
Paihia Harbour (Pass By)
Paihia Beach (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Boarding is from the beach — which requires you to be steady on your feet and able to manage using a boarding ladder without physical assistance. You will step from the sand into shallow water, then onto a boarding ladder to get onto the catamaran. In some conditions (such as a very low tide) a dinghy may be used to get from shore to the boat.
- Swim Stop - to participate in swimming from the boat you must be able to swim competently unassisted as it is a deep water swim from the boat
- Non-swimmers are very welcome onboard. We have lifejackets if you wish to wear one during the sailing time.
- Children are very welcome aboard. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 (including infants) require a ticket to board.
- If you're unsure whether this works for you, please contact us before booking. We'd rather help you to make the right choice, than have you find out at the water's edge.
- Not recommended for people with poor mobility
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 32 reviews
Great evening on the water. Had a nice swim before setting sail. So great when Luke turned off the motor and let the wind work for us. So quiet. Lovely evening and great captain.
Luke was a gracious host, kind and friendly. He was more than happy to chat and share info about himself and the area or just let you chill out in the beanbag in peace. It was a beautiful evening, plenty of wind, and a great sail.
Fantastic end to the day cruising around between piahia and Russell under sail. Chilling in a bean bag soaking up the view. Recommend it !!
Friendly crew, awesome sailing boat and we will definitely be back on our next visit. Thank you Barefoot crew.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
Hi Clive, thanks! Great to hear you enjoyed the cruise with your family, we look forward to sailing with you again soon :)
Loved this trip. Boutique, chilled and stunning. The boat was gorgeous and being out in the bay and swimming off the boat was magic. Highly recommended
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