The R. Tucker Thompson is an iconic tall ship based in the Bay of Islands. Operated as a social enterprise, we run tourism sailings over summer, with profits used to fund youth development voyages over winter.
Do join us!
Choose your adventure
Nau mai haere mai, Welcome on board!
For 35 years the R. Tucker Thompson has been creating memories for people who come sailing with us. We are a Qualmark Gold experience with 5 star ratings on Tripadvisor. We’re a not for profit Charity so funds earned from sailings go to support taking young people on life changing voyages. Do join us!
Prices
Adult: NZ$ 159, Child NZ$ 79.50
includes morning tea, lunch and ferry transfer
Infants under 5 go free (no meals included)
Book online here
Sundowner sailings
Short on time? Why not join us on our Sundowner sailing.
Departs: 4.00 Russell Wharf
Returns: 5.50 pm Russell
Includes: Ferry transfers from Paihia to Russell return, shared antipasto platter. Cash bar available.
Prices
Adult: NZ$ 67.50, Child NZ$ 33.75
includes shared antipasto platter and ferry transfers from Paihia
Infants under 5 go free
Book online here
Join us in Whangarei
From 4-6 September, the ship will be down in Whangarei doing a number of Community sailings and our ever popular Kiddies Pirate Sail. Make sure you don’t miss out.
Latest blogs from on board the ship
We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch, we are going back from whence we came.