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Awesome Bay of Islands Day Sailing Adventure

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews6 hFree cancellationBy Bay of Islands Sailing/Gungha II
Awesome sailing on our 65 foot ocean sailing yacht!

About this activity

Awesome Bay of Islands Day Sailing Adventure on our 65 foot ocean going yacht GUNGHA II. Our sailing tour is exciting, funny and informal. We provide tasty morning snacks, heaps of sailing, a unique island stopover, masks & snorkels, hot outside showers and our yummy fresh sandwich lunch. Marine life including penguins, seabirds and others are often plentiful and frequently sighted in playful groups. Our friendly crew will help you sail the boat or you can simply relax and enjoy. We depart from Paihia/Russell daily at 10:00/10:15 am. We return around 4:00 pm. GUNGHA II is the largest and most widely travelled ocean sailing yacht in the Bay of Islands! Our crew have sailed and lived aboard throughout the Pacific and beyond. Our winter schedule often includes Tonga, Fiji and New Caledonia. If you are keen to talk about or learn some sailing skills our crew will be happy to share! Let us show you our paradise!

What's included

  • ✓We provide several fresh snacks, a fresh sandwich lunch and cold non-alcoholic drinks and water.
  • ✓We provide masks and snorkels (not fins) and a hot outside shower. Travellers must provide their own towels.
  • ✓We provide clean toilets.

Meeting and pickup

  • Walk out seaward onto the Wharf and look for a big beautiful yacht named GUNGHA II

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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