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Should I choose the Sundowner Sail or the R. Tucker Thompson Full Day Sail?


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Choose the Sundowner Sail for a relaxed evening on the water with tall-ship sailing, coastal scenery and an antipasto platter in under two hours. The R. Tucker Thompson Full Day Sail provides a more immersive experience with morning tea, a barbecue lunch and an island stop for swimming or exploring. Both cruises offer memorable ways to experience the Bay of Islands.

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A crew member with a tattooed back steering the R. Tucker Thompson tall ship, while passengers relax on deck under full sails.
R Tucker Thompson Full Day Sail
North Island

Oct-Apr

Sailing Tours Cruises Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
Spend 5.5 hours sailing the Bay of Islands aboard the R Tucker Thompson from Russell. Help hoist the sails, take th...
Calendar icon Duration: 5.5 hours
Map icon Locations: 3
from US$ 101
A group of passengers attentively listening to the captain share stories aboard the R. Tucker Thompson.
R Tucker Thompson Sundowner Tall Ship Sail
North Island

Dec-Apr

Sailing Tours Cruises Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Set sail from Russell aboard the R Tucker Thompson on a 1 hour 45 minute tall ship adventure, with beautiful Bay of...
Calendar icon Duration: 1hr 45mins
Map icon Location: Russell
from US$ 56
Three travellers walking down a grassy hill toward a catamaran anchored at Waewaetorea Island
Island Hopper Day Cruise
North Island

Oct-May

Sailing Tours Cruises Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
Set sail on the Bay of Islands with the Island Hopper Day Cruise. Enjoy snorkelling, paddleboarding, and native bus...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from US$ 139
Woman enjoying a sunset sailing cruise with Barefoot Sailing Adventures in the Bay of Islands
Sundowner Evening Cruise
North Island

Dec-Mar

Sailing Tours Cruises Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Sail into a peaceful New Zealand sunset with a Sundowner Evening Cruise in the Bay of Islands. Drift by Paihia and ...
Calendar icon Duration: 2 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
from US$ 59
Sunset sailing on Cool Change catamaran in the Bay of Islands
Cool Change Sailing Charter
South Island
Sailing Tours Family-friendly Tours Day Tours Half-Day Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Set sail on the Cool Change Sailing Charter in the Bay of Islands, enjoying a private catamaran experience tailored...
Calendar icon Duration: Half, Full & Multi-Day
Map icon Location: Paihia
from US$ 1,694
Silver Wave catamaran anchored near Waewaetorea Island with paddleboards floating behind
Serenity Sailing Charter with Silver Wave
North Island
Sailing Tours Family-friendly Tours Day Tours Half-Day Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Relax in style on the Serenity Sailing Charter with Silver Wave in the Bay of Islands, a luxury three-deck catamara...
Calendar icon Duration: Half, full & multi day
Map icon Location: Paihia
from US$ 1,807
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