Bay of Islands Charter: Scenic Catamaran Adventure

Discover Bay of Islands on a catamaran. Sail, explore, paddleboard, snorkel, and enjoy a catered lunch. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paihia Harbour - Embark on our catamaran at Paihia Wharf. As we set sail, enjoy the breathtaking views while we journey into the Bay of Islands.
  • Bay of Islands - We will anchor at one of the stunning bays within the Bay of Islands. You have 2 hours to enjoy the island excursion with your choice of activities. Opt for a self-guided island…
What's Included
  • 6-hour sail through the Bay Of Islands with skipper’s commentary
  • 2-hour island stopover
  • Lunch included
  • Private transportation
  • Snorkeling and paddle board equipment available
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Fully discover the stunning beauty of the Bay of Islands with a full day charter onboard our spacious catamaran.
Our charters leave from Paihia Wharf at 9.30am. Once we depart you can take in the amazing scenery as we set sails and journey out into the Bay of Islands. After a 2 hour sail we will drop anchor in a sheltered island bay.
Choose how you will…

Location
Paihia Wharf
Walk out to the end of Paihia Wharf and look for the Bayscapes Catamaran, it has a dark blue sail pack with "Bayscapes" in white letters.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Scenic38555375335
Sep 19, 2025
We had a wonderful day on the catamaran and Brad and Monique, made our day truly amazing and the highlight of our trip. - Our day out with Brad and Monique was amazing and they went above and beyond to make our day the highlight of our trip. Thank you
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H527izpatrickl
May 23, 2025
Boat tour - Brad and Monique went above and beyond for my girlfriend on her birthday, making it a day to remember. The views, activities and food were all amazing and the boat felt very luxurious. Would recommend!
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Randy_r
May 12, 2025
Super Sail Away - Exceptional half day sail with a stop for snorkeling, hiking and paddle boarding. Extremely relaxing! Highly recommend.
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Nlwilliams1112
Apr 25, 2025
Bay of Islands Highlight - We thoroughly enjoyed our 6-hour shared cruise with Brad & Monique! Super, friendly hosts who ensured we had a great sailing experience on their pristine yacht and sorted a fabulous lunch. Highly, highly recommend!
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Adam_t
Apr 21, 2025
Can’t rap this enough! - Absolute must do!! I cannot fault this great day out. Had a 6yo, 10yo and 12yo and they had a blast. Take a couple of beverages if you prefer a beer or wine with lunch.
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Brian_b
Apr 19, 2025
Bayscapes was great !! - Brad & Monique were the best hosts !! Their catamaran is beautiful and comfortable and they clearly take pride in their tours and equipment. It was so nice to be able relax on the top deck on some bean bags that they set up and take in the scenery.
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Discover627424
Apr 8, 2025
Definitely worth it! - Absolutely loved the day out on the water! Was so relaxing and exactly what I needed to finished up my time in NZ! Thanks Brad and Monique! You were great tour guides!
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Rachel
Mar 23, 2025
Amazing day out! - Our day was so relaxing, Brad and Monique were very professional and gave us a great safety briefing , then took us on our tour of the different bays. We were able to stop in one bay and take a hike, then paddle-board and swim for a while, then eat a great lunch. They were very helpful and friendly and we had a really good time. I would highly recommend them!
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Youngboo
Mar 22, 2025
A sailing trip where they actually sail! Do it you won’t regret it! - Great day with actual sailing! So often you go out and they motor everywhere but we sailed all most all the way back. The boat is in great condition and I felt very safe. The crew are experienced sailors. Lunch was plentiful and delicious. We had plenty of time to hike, snorkel. Swim or paddle board. There were 29 onboard with 2 crew. I didn’t feel Crowded. Overall a great day out in the water . Highly recommend .
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Jenny
Mar 19, 2025
Great day of sailing - Had a fantastic day would highly recommend great lunch had a bush walk then swimming off the cat then back to shore, our hosts Monique and Brad were excellent.
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From $123
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).