The best way to discover the Bay of Islands
A day sail on the iconic R. Tucker Thompson is one of the few opportunities to go sailing on a working tall ship, in one of the most spectacularly beautiful parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands.
“Sailing on the R. Tucker Thompson was the best day of our holiday!”
With the wind behind us, this is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to see the Bay; you can be sure your carbon footprint is minimal. Our day sails operate from December until April, after which time we revert to our youth development voyages.
Tall Ship Race, 6 January – Crew onboard the ship in the annual Tall Ships Race departing from Russell. Take part in the racing or sit back and watch the action. Lunch (racing sandwiches) and afternoon tea are included. Please note there is no island stopover on this race day.
Day Sail includes:
Adult – NZ $179
Child – NZ $89
Includes morning tea, lunch and ferry transfers. Infants under 5 go free (no meals included).
Our 2023 Day Sails resume on 14 December and continue until 25 April 2024.
Adult (15+ yrs)
Child (5-15yrs)
Infant (0-4yrs)
Departs
9:30 am Paihia (via passenger ferry)
10:00 am Russell Wharf
Returns
3:30 pm Russell Wharf
4:00 pm Paihia (via passenger ferry)
NB: Times shown are latest departure times. Ferry tickets are transferable so that earlier and later ferries can be taken if required.
Note: 6 January 2024 is the Tall Ship Race with a later departure of 11am from Russell and returning to Russell at 4.30pm
