Island Hopper Day Cruise

We’re located on Paihia Beach. Walk along the beach, and you’ll see our boat anchored close to the shore—easy to spot!

• Water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunblock (no sprays)
• Warm clothing, a jacket, and footwear for island walks
• Swimwear and a towel
• Prepare for strong sun and cool breezes with clothing to cover your skin.

Yes, slightly. Boarding involves stepping into shallow water, usually ankle-to-knee deep. Occasionally, you may get splashed while sailing—it’s part of the fun!

• Comfort: The boat stays flat while sailing, great for first-timers or families.
• Motor or sail: We prefer sailing but use a motor for anchoring or when there’s no wind.
• Seating: Options include bean bags and benches, with occasional shade from the sails.
• Shoes: We go barefoot—embrace the Kiwi culture!

Dolphins are often spotted, but sightings aren’t guaranteed. As the Bay of Islands is a Marine Mammal Sanctuary, we follow strict guidelines to ensure their safety. Encounters are natural and unforgettable.

Yes! Guests are welcome to assist with setting sails or steering when conditions allow.

New Zealand’s weather can be unpredictable. Light rain is manageable with provided ponchos or by retreating to the cabin. For severe weather, we may cancel or postpone, with refunds if rescheduling isn’t possible. The skipper makes safety-focused decisions based on forecasts.

Risk Disclosure Statement

We are committed to delivering a safe and enjoyable experience. We take all care to ensure your safety, however there are inherent risks in the nature of our activity. To ensure your safety, you must follow the
instructions of our time, act in a safe manner, be physically capable of undertaking any activity you partake in, and not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The following risks may result in serious injury or death:

• Boarding and disembarking – slips, trips, falls, crushing.
• Sailing equipment – impact injury from moving parts, entanglement.
• Changing weather conditions – sea state, moving vessel, exposure to the elements wind cold rain sun heat, unforeseen events. Natural hazards.
• Water activities – swimming snorkeling paddle boarding, encounters with marine creatures, cuts & grazes, missing person, person adrift, drowning.
• Island walks – uneven terrain, slips & trips, cliffs & steep drop offs, getting lost.
• Chemicals – poisoning, burns.
• Remote location – medical facilities and immediate access to medical care are limited and may be significantly distant.
• Vessel Emergencies – Person overboard, vessel grounding, steering, loss of engine power, fire, abandon ship, encounters with marine mammals.
• Natural Hazards – Tsunami, waterspout, wildfire.
• Personal Property – risk to personal property being damaged.

By participating, you signify your acknowledgment and acceptance of these inherent risks, and agree to conduct yourself in a safe manner.
Your safety and enjoyment are our priority, and we appreciate your cooperation ensuring a safe experience. You agree to inform all others in your party of the above risks.

Our Island Hopper Cruise may suit your schedule. Allow 1.5–2 hours for transfers between Paihia Beach and your ship. Arrive 15 minutes before departure—we leave on time. We recommend travel insurance for unexpected changes.

Yes, there’s a marine toilet. Note that the islands we visit don’t have restrooms.