Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters
From
£81
pp
5h 30 mins · 4.9 (228)
Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge on the yacht comfortably and enjoy the islands privately. Our skipper lives here in Russell and knows plenty about it's history which they will be happy to share with you.
Vigilant is a beautiful traditional 42 ft Cutter rig yacht with a wineglass transom, teak decks, and a swamp kauri wooden interior. Enjoy an adventure away from the crowds of sightseers. Here, you can steer your own experience by helping the skipper at the helm, hoisting the sails or, if you prefer, just relaxing on deck while you journey from island to island. If you wish, you can swim on one of the beaches, snorkel and kayak. Comb the shores and walk around to see some great lookouts with panoramic views of the islands.
What's included
- Local guide
- Kayaks
- Snorkeling gear
- LUNCH
- Coffee & Tea
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- Departing the Russell wharf at 10am, we will raise the sails and head out to the islands! The wind decides which island we go to, always a surprise! (1h 30min)
- Explore one of our 144 islands, spend some time lounging on the beach, kayak to a small cave or go snorkelling! (1h 30min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
We will be on the Russell dock waiting for you, if you cannot find us feel free to ask the Information centre at the end of the dock to point us out! You need to be on the dock by 945am, departure is at 10am sharp.
End point
We will be on the Russell dock waiting for you, if you cannot find us feel free to ask the Information centre at the end of the dock to point us out! You need to be on the dock by 945am, departure is at 10am sharp.
Practical information
- Operated by
- vigilant yacht charters
- Max group size
- 10 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en, fr
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Important notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 5 hours 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.