This 2-hour experience aboard a tall ship in the Bay of Islands offers a gentle sail in the afternoon. Step aboard the elegant 'R. Tucker Thompson' and enjoy an antipasto platter accompanied by drinks available for purchase at the bar. Round-trip ferry transfer to Russell is included.
2-hour tall ship sailing cruise on Bay of Islands
Round-trip ferry ticket to Russell included
Shared antipasto platter
Drinks available at the cash bar
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Cruise the Inner Bay on board the "R. Tucker Thompson" tall ship
Round-trip ferry tickets (if required)
Shared Antipasto Platter
Wet weather gear (if required)
Local taxes
Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure point
Paihia Maritime Building or Russell Wharf
Departure Time
If you are staying in Paihia, please come to the Maritime Building to pick up your free passenger ferry tickets by 3:15pm. You will need to be on the 3:30pm ferry at the latest to meet the ship. If you are staying in Russell, come down to the wharf by 3:50pm.The ship leaves Russell at 4pm and returns just before 6pm.
Return Details
Return to same departure location
What To Expect
Make your way to the Russell wharf to meet your sailing vessel 10 minutes before departure time. If you are staying in Paihia, pick up your round-trip ferry ticket at the Maritime Building in the late afternoon. Then step aboard the R. Tucker Thompson, an iconic tall ship of the Northland. You'll set sail for the inner Bay of Islands while you help an expert hoist the sails. Once underway you're served a shared antipasto platter. Purchase a drink from the cash bar and marvel at the beauty of a traditionally rigged vessel under sail. If you're feeling adventurous, there's time to slip into a harness and climb up the rigging. For the more romantically inclined, head out to the bowsprit and create your own memories. Perhaps sip a glass of wine while watching the sunset. When your 2-hour cruise concludes, you're free to dine in one of the many restaurants in the historical village of Russell and return by ferry to Paihia at your leisure.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.