Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise
★5.0(310)
Starting from 135.36 USD
Duration: 6h
Confirmation: INSTANT
Free cancellation available
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
Use of stand up paddle board
Local guide
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Live commentary on board
All activities
Coffee and/or Tea
Island Hikes in the wildlife sanctuary bush tracks
Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
Not recommended for people with poor mobility
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More than 1 days before departure: 100% refundable
1-0 days before departure: 0% refundable
Experience may be cancelled in bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not reached.
