Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise | La Vacanza Travel

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

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Northland, Paihia
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  • 6 hours
  • Paihia
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • All activities
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water - Please bring your own water bottle, we can refill for you. Tea/coffee provided.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • A maximum of 16 people per booking
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved if you choose to do the island walks, please wear appropriate footwear
  • Due to uneven surfaces, and a moving boat, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or unstable in the legs
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately, and be prepared
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Snorkel participants must be able to swim competently in open water for a distance of 200m
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Barefoot Sailing Adventures, Marsden Road, Paihia Beach, Paihia 0247, New Zealand


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

charlenemmm

06 Apr, 2024

10/10 day : nice boat, lovely local and knowledgeable host, relaxing moment on the boat, snorkeling with equipment provided, paddle board, lunch, there is nothing else you need. I highly recommend as I also think it is very good value for the price

S3859JLmarieh

05 Apr, 2024

Had an awesome day out with Luke today. Would totally recommend going with Bafefoot sailing. We felt relaxed safe and very well informed about the local area. Lots of fun and a great way to try sailing.

ILoveTravelling413

03 Apr, 2024

We had an amazing day of sailing round the Bay of Islands with Barefoot today. Apart from being a great sailor, Luke is a really informative guide - and Barefoot support local conservation. At the lunch stop on a beautiful beach, there is plenty of time to chill, swim, snorkel, paddleboard or take a trek to another beach. The picnic was pretty tasty - and we saw plenty of blue penguins as we sailed along!

Bibblejelly

20 Mar, 2024

Exactly as described and we were looked after very well. Excellent refreshments. Altogether a very enjoyable day. Sarah and Michelle delivered a great experience.

saoirseh536

19 Mar, 2024

I love boats in general and this trip exceeded my expectations - it was amazing. I loved the pace of the cruise - a good mix of sailing and very chilled with the right amount of time to ourselves to take in the views and islands. The all female crew was excellent and expert at making the day run smoothly. The lunch was top sandwich and treats, perfectly timed on Motorua island. We learnt we were also contributing to a great environmental community project called Project Island Song. That made the day even better.

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