Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Island Stop & Lunch - Bay of Islands
Overview
Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests.
Enjoy genuine sailing, stunning island scenery and a relaxed two-hour island stop. Make the most of your time ashore with an included catered lunch, or choose to swim, snorkel, paddleboard or explore on a walk. Prefer to take it easy? Relax on deck and enjoy the views.
With a comfortable sheltered saloon, open deck space and friendly local crew, this is a more personal way to experience the Bay of Islands, away from the crowds of larger tour boats.
Departing from Paihia Wharf, the six-hour experience includes lunch, snorkelling equipment, paddleboards an onboard toilet and an outdoor shower.
What's Included
- Lunch Catered lunch. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free lunch options available (please advise when booking)
- Small-group experience (maximum 19 guests)
- Use of stand-up paddleboards
- 6-hour sailing cruise through the Bay of Islands
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- 2-hour island stopover
- Restroom on board
- Experienced skipper and local commentary
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and water
Meeting Location
Paihia 0200
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Island Stop & Lunch – Bay of Islands?
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Activity code: C-334487P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Catered lunch. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free lunch options available (please advise when booking).
- Small-group experience (maximum 19 guests).
- Use of stand-up paddleboards.
- 6-hour sailing cruise through the Bay of Islands.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- 2-hour island stopover.
- Restroom on board.
- Experienced skipper and local commentary.
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and water.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Island Stop & Lunch - Bay of Islands is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Island Stop & Lunch – Bay of Islands will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchCatered lunch. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free lunch options available (please advise when booking)
- Small-group experience (maximum 19 guests)
- Use of stand-up paddleboards
- 6-hour sailing cruise through the Bay of Islands
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- 2-hour island stopover
- Restroom on board
- Experienced skipper and local commentary
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
