Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise

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(277 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Embark on a magical day sailing adventure in the Bay of Islands.

Step straight from Paihia's beachfront onto a modern catamaran and set sail amongst the bay's 144 islands to a remote island destination. 
• Discover the Bay of Islands the "Kiwi" way on a day sailing adventure
• Set sail on a comfortable catamaran, with bean bags and comfortable seating for you to enjoy
• Relax or take part in sailing the boat with your friendly, experienced crew
• Enjoy a 2-hour island stopover and snorkel, paddle board, hike or swim
• Visit wildlife sanctuary islands to encounter native bush and rare bird species
• Savour morning tea, a packed delicious picnic lunch, and a refreshing cold drink on the return sail
• The catamaran pulls right up to the beach where you can step on and off from the shore for your island adventures!

What's Included

Use of stand up paddle board
Local guide
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Live commentary on board
All activities
Coffee and/or Tea
Island Hikes in the wildlife sanctuary bush tracks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Please bring your own water bottle, we can refill for you. Tea/coffee provided.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will find the Barefoot sailing catamaran anchored on the shore line at Paihia Beach, it won't be hard to find, it has Barefoot Sailing Adventures sign written along the side, and it is usually anchored at least 30 min prior to departure.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    Enjoy a 6 hour sailing cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands. We take you on a cruise among the many islands of the Eastern Bay of Islands, and enjoy a 2 hour island stopover at a wildlife sanctuary island to enjoy optional activities like snorkelling, paddle boarding, and nature walks. This really is the Ultimate Bay of Islands Sailing Cruise.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This trip requires a reasonable level of physical ability to safety board the boat, this can be challenging for people with knee problems
  • Specific dietary requirements for allergies or food preferences should be catered by the customer for your safety and satisfaction. Vegetarian option available at time of booking if required.
  • CRUISE SHIP CUSTOMERS be advised that 1.5 - 2 hours either side of cruise ship anchor/departure is recommended to allow reasonable time to get to and from our cruise. We do not make allowances for a change in ship schedule or late arrivals. Normal terms and conditions apply.
  • A maximum of 16-20 people on board
Supplied by Barefoot Sailing Adventures

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Day Cruises
Sailing
Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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