Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise
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!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Use of stand up paddle board
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Live commentary on board
- All activities
- Island Hikes in the wildlife sanctuary bush tracks
- Local guide
- Bottled water Please bring your own water bottle, we can refill for you. Tea/coffee provided.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Marsden Road
Paihia Beach, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Bay of Islands
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with poor mobility
- 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
- 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
- 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 for a day in the great outdoors
- 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 without assistance from buoyancy aids
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free lunches are available if requested in the notes during the booking process. Please note LUNCHES ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR FOOD ALLERGIES as we can't guarantee there is no cross contamination of allergens. If you have a food allergy please bring your own lunch for your personal safety and satisfaction.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-60061P1
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