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Tall Ship Sailing Adventure - Adult

Code: RTT191

$145
1 Reviews
Location: Bay Of Islands
For: 1 person

Valid for 12 months
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Ever wanted to sail onboard a tall ship? Become part of the crew for a day and help set sails, climb the rigging, ride the bowsprit or simply relax and let our friendly crew look after you! Enjoy the stunning scenery around the beautiful Bay of Islands on board a tall ship.

Operated by a Charitable Trust with profits going towards youth sailing programmes.

This tall ship has a unique history and our aim is to ensure that those who come sailing with us, whether on a day sail or across an ocean, become friends for life. There are plenty of opportunities to climb the rigging, head out on the bowsprit and ride the waves or take the helm and steer the ship. Our friendly crew have harnesses and will show you the ropes – literally!

Activity Highlights:

Get involved and help set the sails or take the helm
Climb the rigging or ride the bowsprit if you dare
Otherwise relax and enjoy the wind in the sails in the beautiful Bay of Islands
Morning cream tea served while underway
Island stopover for a swim and walk ashore
Delicious BBQ chicken and salads for lunch (vegetarian option available)
Your day out helps support sail training voyages for Northland youth

What’s Included:

Return ferry transfer to Russell (from Paihia)
Morning cream tea of scones, cream and jam
Lunch of BBQ chicken, salads and bread (vegetarian option available)
Island stopover and chance to go ashore or swim.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Bay of Islands, Northland (departures ex Paihia and Russell

Session Length

We sail daily from November to Easter, depending on demand (excluding Christmas Day). Please check with us for exact dates. We depart from Russell at 10 am (Paihia from 9.30am) and return to Russell at 3.30 (Paihia at 4.30pm). The trip is approximately 5.5 hours in duration.

Guidelines:

This experience is suitable for anyone! Adults and children will both enjoy this experience!

Numbers:

The ship can take a maximum of 47 people but usually sails with an average of 25 to 35 people. The price quoted is for one adult.

Spectators:

Not suitable for spectators.

Weather:

This experience is occasionally affected by the weather. We will cancel the sailing trip and reschedule for a later date, should your safety be compromised due to adverse weather conditions, or your enjoyment on the day is likely to be drastically affected due to adverse weather conditions.

Other Info:

Please advise the crew if you have any specific medical conditions that might affect your ability to go sailing. We provide a BBQ lunch on the day, please advise us if you are a vegetarian or have any special dietary requirements.