SAILING WORLDWIDE
The best days on the water.
The 8 most popular paihia tours. What each sail costs, how long you are on the water, and which crews run it well.
6-hour Island Hopper catamaran in the Bay of Islands with lunch, snorkeling gear, paddleboard, and a 2-hour wildlife sanctuary stop.
Most Popular“A great leisurely day sailing/motoring across the bay of islands. We were lucky with the weather although more wind would have been better.”
Sail from Paihia on a catamaran, spend 2 hours at a wildlife sanctuary island for snorkel and paddleboarding, then enjoy a picnic lunch.
“We had an awesome day with Luke and his crew they were all super friendly and hospitable. They really take a personal interest in you and the whole day went very smoothly and left us feeling very content.”
Sail the Bay of Islands on the tall ship R. Tucker Thompson with hands-on rigging, cream tea, BBQ lunch, and a swim stop near Russell.
“The team was very accommodating to the dietary requirements for our daughter. Her meal was similar to the rest of the guests which was a bonus. The crew was very friendly and we had an amazing day. Thank you again for a great day.”
6-hour catamaran sail from Paihia with a 2-hour island stop for snorkel and SUP plus catered lunch and dietary options.
“Delightful day with the charming young couple who own this beautiful catamaran and who clearly love sharing with visitors their beautiful bay of islands.”
Soar above the Bay of Islands on a smooth parasail flight, with central pickups in Paihia, Waitangi, or Russell and optional GoPro photos.
“Staff were amazing it was a anniversary gift they were so helpful an made sure they had a amazing time Definitely recommend this place 😁😊”
Sail 6 hours from Paihia on a catamaran, stop 2 hours on an island for swim and SUP, and enjoy catered lunch. $126 pp.
“We had a great time on the catamaran. Brad and Monique are excellent hosts, that made us all feel safe at any time. They provided us with information about the area and the boat. The Lunch was tasty and we loved the opportunity to do some SUP (there was also an opportunity for snorkeling and…”
2-hour late-afternoon tall ship sail from Russell in the Bay of Islands. Help hoist sails, enjoy antipasto, and relax onboard.
“Great fun. Always love to sail under sail. The crew were great and you could even climb the rigging (safely) if you wanted to. Was also good to support such a great cause. The Tucker team train young adults with challenges outside the summer season so give it a go, you won’t regret it!”
Bay of Islands catamaran cruise from Paihia with island swim, snorkel and paddle-boarding plus a beanbag packed lunch.
“A great introduction to our 6 week New Zealand adventure! It is obvious that Brad and Monique take pride in their charter business and beautiful catamaran. They were fabulous hosts and great ambassadors of New Zealand. Lunch was amazing too! Thank you so much!”
The sailing ports worth the trip, grouped by the sea they sit on.
