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4 Paihia Sailing Tours Worth Booking

4 sailing trips  ·  seats from $107 each

Sunset runs, swim stops and full days at anchor. These 4 are the sails in Paihia worth the booking, compared on the details that matter once you are aboard.

Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise - Sailing among the islands
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Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise

1.Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $139Top of the fleet

Spend six hours with Barefoot Sailing Adventures exploring the Bay of Islands from Paihia. Luke and his crew take a small group by catamaran to a wildlife sanctuary island, with time for snorkeling, paddleboarding, swimming, lunch, and a bush walk. Expect live commentary, changing weather, and a relaxed pace rather than a rushed sightseeing circuit.

“Lovely crew, well equipped with lunch and activities, very chill to sit on the bean bags. Also learned some interesting fact about the nature and culture.”

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Bay of Islands: Catamaran Sail, Wildlife Island & Lunch - Wildlife across the Bay of Islands
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Bay of Islands: Catamaran Sail, Wildlife Island & Lunch

2.Bay of Islands: Catamaran Sail, Wildlife Island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 6 hours · from $134

Join Barefoot Sailing Adventures in Paihia for six hours aboard a comfortable catamaran. Skippers such as Luke share local wildlife stories while you sail among 144 islands, help at the helm, then spend two hours on a sanctuary island with lunch, hiking, snorkeling, swimming and paddleboarding.

“Thoroughly enjoyable day thank you; sailing, snorkelling and walking were great; Luke was engaging and interesting; communication about the booking was straightforward”

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Bay of Islands: Full-Day Tall Ship Sailing Excursion - What the morning feels like on deck
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Bay of Islands: Full-Day Tall Ship Sailing Excursion

3.Bay of Islands: Full-Day Tall Ship Sailing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 5h 30m · from $107Lowest fare aboard

Spend about five and a half hours aboard the locally built R. Tucker Thompson, sailing from Russell through the Bay of Islands. Help raise sails, take the helm, climb the rigging, swim from the ship, or relax with scones and tea. A BBQ lunch, ferry from Paihia, and support for youth sail training are included.

“We had a beautiful day sailing. The crew were very helpful, great to talk to and happy to pass on their knowledge. Our walk to Cooks lookout at our lunch stop was scenic and very interesting. Climbing the mast was a highlight for two of our group, adventurous husbands.”

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Bay of Islands: Day Sailing Cruise with Island Stop & Lunch - Two hours of sailing through the Bay of Islands
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Bay of Islands: Day Sailing Cruise with Island Stop & Lunch

4.Bay of Islands: Day Sailing Cruise with Island Stop & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 6 hours · from $128

Join Brad and Monique aboard the Bayscapes catamaran from Paihia for six hours around the Bay of Islands. Sail when the wind allows, stop at a quiet island for swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding, and a short walk, then enjoy a catered lunch onboard. The smaller group, beanbags, blankets, and spotless facilities make this a relaxed day on the water.

“it was one of the best experiences in NZ. We really appreciated the whole day. and the crew was amazing. trully dedicated to what they do. it was a pleasure sailing with them”

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