Island Hopper Day Cruise: 6-Hours Sailing Adventure to Wildlife Sanctuary
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229 Ratings
Paihia
Embark on a 6-hour sailing adventure in the Bay of Islands. Discover remote islands, encounter rare bird species, and enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding, hiking, and swimming.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bay of Islands - 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Lunch included
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) covered
- Snorkeling equipment provided
- Engaging live commentary on board
- Access to all activities
- Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Experience a day filled with enchantment as you sail through the Bay of Islands.
Stroll from the sandy shores of Paihia and onto a state-of-the-art catamaran, cruising through the bay’s 144 islands towards an isolated island destination.
• Explore the Bay of Islands in true ‘Kiwi’ style on a full day of sailing adventure
• Travel aboard a comfortable catamaran equipped with bean bags and cozy seating for your comfort
• Choose to relax or join in sailing the boat with your amiable, skilled crew
• Partake in a 2-hour stopover on an island where you can snorkel, paddle board, hike, or swim
• Visit protected wildlife islands to see native plants and rare bird species
• Enjoy a morning tea, a delicious packed picnic lunch, and a cool drink during the return sail
• The catamaran docks right at the beach, allowing easy boarding and disembarking for your island ventures!
- 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.
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Barefoot Sailing Adventures
Marsden Road
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(229 Ratings)
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Charlenemmm
Apr 6, 2024
Excellent - 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
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S3859jlmarieh
Apr 5, 2024
Awesome day - 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.
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Ilovetravelling413
Apr 3, 2024
Great sailing in Bay of Islands with Barefoot - 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!
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Bibblejelly
Mar 20, 2024
Fun day out in the beautiful Bay of Islands. - Exactly as described and we were looked after very well. Excellent refreshments. Altogether a very enjoyable day. Sarah and Michelle delivered a great experience.
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Saoirseh536
Mar 19, 2024
best day trip I have had in NZ! - 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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Justdancey
Mar 10, 2024
Heavenly Sail - Amazing trip! Crew was super friendly! You are in good and friendly hands. Snorkeling was good and little hike was awesome! I would recommend this trip to friends and family.
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Gary_r
Mar 8, 2024
Wonderful all female... - Wonderful all female crew, gorgeous island (definitely do the walk to the other bay!) we saw a huge stingray while snorkelling and fell asleep as we sailed by wind home. A perfect day
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522aimeed
Feb 21, 2024
Sunshine, Sail, and Birdsong - Luke and his crew were wonderful! He took the time to learn all of our names and to chat with everyone while we were on the boat. He pointed out things we would have easily missed, like hammerhead shark fins and kiwi tracks in the sand. The sail itself was delightful and the island beautiful with many birds. It was fun to have a choice of activities- walking, snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding. And lunch was delicious. One of the best tours we’ve ever had. Aimee and Bernie Doyle
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Livlfev
Feb 20, 2024
Great day - As with the other five star reviews, you can’t go wrong. The skipper Sean and his first mate Kate were absolutely fantastic. Had a lot of information about the history, birds, penguins, the islands, tides sailing, you name it!
Was a peaceful two hour sale/motor adventure, two hour island destination, which is two hours. And pretty much a full sale all the way back. Fantastic to see what the wind can do.
Absolute would recommend, great value as well. For less than 100 American dollars, divided by six hours you can’t get that kind of fun. Thank you so much Sean and Kate, and barefoot!
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Honghai_l
Mar 9, 2024
Fun activity!!! - The crew were amazing and awesome. The beach was gorgeous. They did the best of it despite the unforeseen rain. I did snorkeling but waters were too cloudy from the rain. There is a limited four hrs street parking in front of the beach at your own risk of a ticket and the crew doesn’t recommend it since the activity is six hrs. It is highly recommended to park in the paid parking lot ($2.5nz/hr) about five minutes walk away. Lunch was an egg salad sandwich (definitely need to tell them if you have allergies or don’t like egg salad)
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