Island Hopper Day Cruise: 6-Hours Sailing Adventure to Wildlife Sanctuary

Embark on a 6-hour sailing adventure in the Bay of Islands. Discover remote islands, encounter rare bird species, and enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding, hiking, and swimming.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bay of Islands - Enjoy a 6 hour sailing cruise in the beautiful Bay of Islands. We take you on a cruise among the many islands of the Eastern Bay of Islands, and enjoy a 2 hour island stopover at a wildlife sanctuary island to enjoy optional activities like snorkelling, paddle boarding, and nature walks. This really is the Ultimate Bay of Islands Sailing Cruise.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Lunch included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST) covered
  • Snorkeling equipment provided
  • Engaging live commentary on board
  • Access to all activities
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Experience a day filled with enchantment as you sail through the Bay of Islands.
Stroll from the sandy shores of Paihia and onto a state-of-the-art catamaran, cruising through the bay’s 144 islands towards an isolated island destination.
• Explore the Bay of Islands in true ‘Kiwi’ style on a full day of sailing adventure
• Travel aboard a comfortable…

Location
Barefoot Sailing Adventures
Marsden Road
You will find the Barefoot sailing catamaran anchored on the shore line at Paihia Beach, it won't be hard to find, it has Barefoot Sailing Adventures sign written along the side, and it is usually anchored at least 30 min prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Go59080413520
Nov 5, 2024
Barefoot Sailing is the Best! - We had a wonderful time with the Barefoot Sailing crew and their stable and extremely comfortable catamaran. Captain Luke was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. He spent some time with all of the passengers and was quick to converse on any number of subjects from sustainable energy to brushtail possum! All was as promised including a smooth voyage to a remote and unoccupied island bay, nice lunch and SUP/snorkelling. We even saw a Little Blue Penguin! If you want a peaceful and informative day on the water then give the large motorized cruisers a hard pass and try sailing with Barefoot. Certainly one of the highlights of our trip to NZ. Chris and Jen
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Carleensamanthaf
Oct 26, 2024
One of the best tours! - Luke and his team were incredible guides! So welcoming, comforting and easy to talk to. We really enjoyed how the team engaged with everyone and brought such great sense of humour, knowledge and great vibes throughout the whole 6hr trip! We absolutely loved how times we were educated throughout the trip and also given alone time to take in the incredible views! Honestly! We would go back on this tour over and over again to visit different islands as long as it was with Luke and his team! Looking for a fun, chilled and educated tour with comfort, service and laughter! This is definitely the tour!
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Pioneer13473704704
Oct 24, 2024
A glorious way to spend a day on the water - I generally try and avoid packaged day trips, but the Barefoot cruise is definitely an exception. It is small, the captain/owner is both friendly and informative and the experience was delightful. It doesn't get much better than spending the day settled in a comfy beanbag chair on the foredeck quietly gliding through the beautiful waters of the Bay of Islands. The island stop was relaxing and we even got to see some super cute blue penguins on the return sail.
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Danielhu180qm
Oct 24, 2024
Loved it! - Although the wind didn't fully cooperate the day we went on this tour, the sailing/motoring was a fun time. The stories and history were informative and entertaining. The lunch was very tasty. And the island, Moturua, where we landed, hiked, and ate lunch was fantastic.
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Maryn978
Oct 24, 2024
Totally recommend this fab trip - Very enjoyable day out on the boat. Relaxed day, great sailing, lovely views around the bay, and a great 2 hour break on the island where we walked, had lunch, paddle boarded and swam. Totally recommend.
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Mikee191
Oct 24, 2024
Amazing Experience - An amazing trip. First time on a catamaran & it will not be the last. I was impressed with the thought to safety whilst at the sane time not making it oppressive. A lovely boat to travel to a special island: Moturua island. Enjoyed the walk to Mangahawea Bay. Highly recommend.
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Erika_v
Oct 3, 2024
Great experience - Because of bad weather we sailed a day later but what a fun time we had. Great sailing and I firmatiin by Luc and Jordan from Barefoots. Nice lunch and gorgeous Island we visited. We had a lovely day. Thnx guys!
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Jennifer_p
May 26, 2024
Ultimate relaxation in paradise! - We loved this sailing experience, it was relaxing from start to finish! Sailing was beautiful. Luke and Rachel were exceptional hosts. The island sanctuary was peaceful and gorgeous. One of the most beautiful and refreshing days of our lives. Cannot recommend more highly!
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Geograefin2013
Apr 29, 2024
A perfect chill day on the water - We had a great day on the boat, the group was small and the atmosphere relaxed and peaceful. We saw lots of little blue penguins in the water, which was a highlight of our whole trip! We definetely recommend the tour!
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Reubengarrett
Nov 7, 2024
Great time. - Great experience. Loved being out on the water. Staff were awesome. All round a great time. Only thing I can think of is maybe having some blankets because the wind is quite cold.
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From $116
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).