Tall Ship, Yacht And Catamaran Sailing
Seven sailing trips, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $63.07 to $140.47.
Sail options in the Bay of Islands run from $63.07 per person for a 1 hour 50 minute sundowner tall ship sail out of Russell up to $140.47 per person for a 6 hour catamaran trip to a wildlife sanctuary from Paihia. Seven tours are compared here: two tall ships, three sailing yachts and two catamarans, with stated group caps ranging from 10 to 47 passengers.
6-Hour Sail To Wildlife Sanctuary
6 hours · Barefoot Sailing Adventures
Includes lunch and gear.
from $140.47 per person Check availability →
Vigilant Yacht Full-Day Sail
5 hours 30 minutes · vigilant yacht charters
Guided tour with lunch and gear.
from $117.53 per person Check availability →
Phantom Sail, 5 Hours 30 Minutes
5 hours 30 minutes · Phantom Sailing
Includes gear.
from $111.80 per person Check availability →
Day Sail, Lunch And Island Stop
6 hours · Bayscapes Charters
Includes lunch and gear.
from $121 per person Check availability →
Gungha II Day Sail, Island Stop
6 hours · Bay of Islands Sailing / Gungha II
Includes lunch and gear.
from $110 per person Check availability →
Sundowner Tall Ship Sail, 1h50
1 hour 50 minutes · R. Tucker Thompson
Includes shared antipasto platter.
from $63.07 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do The Sailing Tours Cost?
All seven tours are priced per person, from $63.07 for the Sundowner Tall Ship Sail to $140.47 for the 6-Hour Sail to Wildlife Sanctuary. The other five fall between $110 and $121 per person. Free cancellation is stated on five of the seven tours.
How Long Are The Sailing Tours?
The Sundowner Tall Ship Sail is the shortest at 1 hour 50 minutes. Three tours run 5 hours 30 minutes: the Tall Ship Sailing with BBQ Lunch, the Phantom Sail and the Vigilant Yacht Full-Day Sail. Three run about 6 hours: the two catamaran day sails and the Gungha II Day Sail.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
Five tours include lunch, the Sundowner includes a shared antipasto platter rather than lunch, and the Phantom Sail does not state catering. Gear is included on five tours, and pickup is not offered on the Russell tall ship sails or the Gungha II Day Sail. Departures depend on weather and sea conditions, and swimming with dolphins is not permitted in the Bay of Islands (Te Pewhairangi Marine Mammal Sanctuary).
How Do I Choose Between These Sails?
For a short, low-cost sail, the 1 hour 50 minute Sundowner from The Strand in Russell costs $63.07. Small-group options are the Phantom Sail and Vigilant Yacht, both capped at 10 passengers, while the largest tall ship takes up to 47. Two tours, the Tall Ship Sailing with BBQ Lunch and the 6-Hour Sail to Wildlife Sanctuary (rated 5.0 from 322 reviews), name dolphins among the wildlife to look for, though any sighting depends on conditions.
Compare The Seven Sailing Trips Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tall Ship Sailing, BBQ Lunch Included | 5 hours 30 minutes | $117.53 per person | ★ 4.9 (387) | Included |
| 6-Hour Sail to Wildlife Sanctuary | 6 hours | $140.47 per person | ★ 5.0 (322) | Included |
| Vigilant Yacht Full-Day Sail | 5 hours 30 minutes | $117.53 per person | ★ 4.9 (232) | Included |
| Phantom Sail, 5 Hours 30 Minutes | 5 hours 30 minutes | $111.80 per person | ★ 4.9 (183) | Not stated |
| Day Sail, Lunch and Island Stop | 6 hours | $121 per person | ★ 5.0 (140) | Included |
| Gungha II Day Sail, Island Stop | 6 hours | $110 per person | ★ 5.0 (121) | Included |
| Sundowner Tall Ship Sail, 1h50 | 1 hour 50 minutes | $63.07 per person | ★ 4.9 (111) | Shared antipasto platter |
