Awesome Bay of Islands Day Sailing Adventure
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6 hours
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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 daily at 10:00 am (Russell transfers included). Return around 4:00 pm. The cost per Adult is $175 ... all activities and yummy fresh lunch included! 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!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bay of Islands
Awesome Bay of Islands day sailing adventure on our 65 foot ocean going yacht GUNGHA II. Experience awesome sailing and the fantastic Bay of Islands all in one super day. 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 daily at 10:00 am (Russell transfers included). Return around 4:00 pm. The cost per Adult is $175 ... all activities and yummy fresh lunch included!
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.
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Awesome Bay of Islands Day Sailing Adventure
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Day with a Great Skipper and Crew
Bernard K,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful boat, competent, friendly skipper with a good sense of humour, wonderful island to walk, watch and swimming. Marvellous trip!
Fabulous Experience!!!
Julie C,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best excursions I have ever been on!! Michael and his grandson Byron were very knowledgeable about sailing and gave us some wonderful stories. We received several refreshing snacks throughout the day as well as a relishes lunch. The views we’re breathtaking and would highly recommend.
A magical Dsy
dawsonr82,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful day. The weather, the silence of sailing, listening to the tui’s singing in the trees, the amazing colour of the water. The pod of dolphins that came alongside entertaining us with their tricks. The swim to shore in the silky waters all of which added up to a magical day. Mike and his crew made sure we were well looked after from fresh fruit to a delicious lunch and yummy popcorn to making sure we were safe at all times. Highly recommended
Real yacht, great people
martinskeltonnyc,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely day out on a lovely yacht. More like going out with friends than taking a tourist crowded day trip in a bloody ugly catamaran!
An amazing day of sailing on a 65’ yacht
tonytD9568SZ,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One can’t say enough about the great sailing time we had with Deb, Mike & crew on their 65’ sailing yacht. Granted the weather aligned perfectly with great wind and a bright sun . From start to finish they made us feel right at home with snacks & lunch, great sailing stories but the icing on the cake was stopping at Motuarohia Island for snorkeling, swimming or just taking the launch to this island. It was a wonderful time from people who really care about their customers.
Beautigul surprise
Mergulho G,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day of navigation with Commander Mile and his nephew. It was a special day with snacks prepared by them, many marine animals.
Windy adventure to delightful island
Delia B,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very steady yacht sail through windy harbour with great food and fun stop at island with great views
From NZ$175.00
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