Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love it!! Private tours are also available on request.
We share our passion for what we do and love meeting people from all over the world and sharing stories from our travels and lifestyle.
We have sailed to many countries on many different boats, so come along and hear the tales of adventures far and wide.
We raised our son on the boat while sailing from the Caribbean and throughout the South Pacific and New Zealand for many years.
Twenty three years of loving and enjoying sailing with new friends from all over the globe!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
With a maximum of 10 guests on board you will feel personally looked after and away from the crowds. We sail through the beautiful Bay of Islands to an island stop where guests can go ashore for a hour to hike for incredible views of the bay and the 144 islands. Swim, snorkel or just relax on board while we prepare a fabulous home-made lunch. Enjoy beautiful scenery, beautiful beaches, friendly atmosphere and great conversation then enjoy a great afternoon sail back to Russell all while learning the history of the Bay from a local New Zealander. You hosts, Rick and Robin, share their knowledge of the area and passion for sailing and are happy to give any sailing instruction and show how their fantastic yacht handles. Phantom has a very special pedigree and no sailing experience is necessary for coming aboard! We will see native sea birds - penguins, gannets, shearwaters and may get a lucky visit form the local dolphins of the occasional orca.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
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Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands
Reviews
175 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous sailing trip. Highly recommend
Charles M,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a superb experience with Rick and Robin. We really enjoyed the sail out to a lovely beach for a lunch stop and were sad to get off at the end. A proper racing yacht with great stories so it's nice to sail rather than just motor along. Would definitely recommend. Rick and Robin really supported us kindly as one of us has mobility issues.
Phenomenal Phantom Sailing
Travelingyees,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a phenomenal experience with Phantom Sailing. Rick and Robin (and as a bonus, their daughter) were a delightful team, sharing insights on the area and making it an enjoyable trip for everyone. We'd sail with them again in a minute!
Authentic tour of the Bay of Islands
cathb824,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Robyn and Rick are very experienced sailers and shared their boat with us for the day. It didn't feel like a tour as such because it was very personal and we were a very small group. They shared their knowledge of the Bay of Islands and sailing stories over the years. The homemade lunch was beautifully prepared for us. When the wind picked up it was an exciting sail back into the bay! If you like your water tours small, personal and authentic look no further. Thanks again Robyn and Rick.
Must do sail!
R4980OWjacquelinem,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an unforgettable and amazing time with Rick and robin on phantom. The sailing is exceptional - it’s great to actually sail with expert sailors. The lunch prepared by robin was delicious - caught a fish on our charter and that was what we cooked up - does it get any better than that! We cannot recommend this excursion more!!
Fantastic day out. Rick and Robin made us feel at home.
Bigsby1962,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day - interesting, relaxing but also somehow tiring (must have been the sea air). If you go to Roberton Island, note that there is a sandy beach at the far end of the cove.
À perfect sailingday
Jet632200,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful day on board with Rick and Robin, highly skilled sailors very nice Everything was perfect, even the dolphins were there. Thank you both.
Look no further - this is the best sailing choice in the Bay of Islands
pennyv596,,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rick and Robin love sailing and it shows and makes all the difference. Fabulous, proper sailing boat that really moves when she gets going! With a limited number of folk on board, it's a great day out. The Bay of Islands is spectacular and this was a great experience. The home cooked lunch was delicious.
A lovely day sailing.
Shropshire21,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very enjoyable experience sailing round the Bay of Islands with Rick & Robyn. Only 7 guests so good company & easy to chat to everyone. We anchored at 2 lagoons bay & most people swam both or one way to shore. We climbed to the lookout & then back to the boat for a tasty lunch.
A wonderful sail in the Bay of Islands
MaggieZAB,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really fabulous day out on Phantom with Rick and Robin. They looked after us wonderfully and took us to a beautiful island where we walked and swam whilst Robin prepared lunch. They are supremely experienced sailors who ensure your safety and enjoyment Highly recommended
Fantastic day sailing in the Bay of Islands
NCB24,,Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to get out on the water in the Bay of Islands (and you really should) then go with Phantom Sailing on their gorgeous liveaboard sailing yacht. As other reviewers have said, Robin and Rick are great hosts and it is more like sailing with friends than buying a tour. They have great stories to tell and take you to see some beautiful places, swim spots and Robin makes a great lunch.
From NZ$195.00
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