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Our summer sailing season runs daily until Sunday 27 April, 2025
We are also operating over the Easter weekend (18-20 April)

Day Sails

 A Day Sail on the iconic R. Tucker Thompson is one of the few opportunities to go sailing on a working tall ship, help with the sailing, climb the rigging, or just relax with a cold drink. 

Sundowner Sail

This short Sundowner Sail on board the tall ship R.Tucker Thompson is perfect if you don’t have time for a full day in the Bay but still want a unique tall ship experience.

Pirate sail Whangārei – Sun 11 May, 10am-12pm

Shiver me timbers! Let your inner pirate go wild on a 2-hour sail adventure on board the R. Tucker Thompson. At $45 per person, profits to our youth programme. All children to be accompanied by an adult. 

Three young children dressed in pirate costume sitting on a ship

Mother’s Day Cruise – Sun 11 May, 1-3pm

A treat for mum on board the R. Tucker Thompsons for a 2hr harbour sail – get involved in sailing the ship, climbing the rigging and steering a course, or sit back an enjoy a chilled drink from our licensed bar.

Woman and young child learn to tail rope with member of crew on ship.
R Tucker Thompson