Bay of Islands Boat Tour 5 options
From NZ$ 98 · all run daily · departures between 09:30 and 16:00 · live guides in 3 languages · most take 2h 30m–5h 30m
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing: Hoist Sails, Lunch IncludedSail the Bay of Islands on the R. Tucker Thompson, a traditional tall ship where you help raise the sails and explore secluded beaches.
- 386 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Bay of Islands: Small-Group Sailing & Island Hopping Day TourSail the Bay of Islands on a classic yacht with just 10 guests, guided by a Russell local. Swim, kayak, snorkel, and enjoy lunch: all with port pickup included.
- 232 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Every day
- 10:00
Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands: Small group yacht tour with lunchSail the Bay of Islands on a live-aboard yacht with a maximum of 10 guests, stopping to hike and snorkel while your hosts share 20 years of sailing.
- 183 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Every day
- 10:00
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing Haul the Rigging TourSail the Bay of Islands inner harbour on the R. Tucker Thompson tall ship with light food included: haul rigging, take the helm, or relax with a drink as the sails fill.
- 111 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Bay of Islands: WaterfallKayak and paddleboard through mangrove forests to a waterfall in Bay of Islands with a local guide. No experience needed, safety boat always on hand.
- 49 reviews
- 4.76★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Every day
- 13:00
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-05| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing: Hoist Sails, Lunch IncludedOur pick | NZ$ 205 per person | 5h 30m | 4.91★ · 386 | Every day · 2 start times | English |
| Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands: Small group yacht tour with lunchTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | NZ$ 195 per person | 5h 30m | 4.95★ · 183 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing Haul the Rigging TourBest value | NZ$ 110 per person | 1h 50m | 4.89★ · 111 | Every day · 2 start times | English |
| Bay of Islands: Small-Group Sailing & Island Hopping Day TourGroup of up to 10 | NZ$ 205 per person | 5h 30m | 4.91★ · 232 | Every day · 10:00 | English, French |
| Kayaking & Paddleboarding in Bay of Islands: Waterfall | NZ$ 98 per person | 2h 30m | 4.76★ · 49 | Every day · 13:00 | — |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands: Small group yacht tour with lunch (NZ$ 195) · Bay of Islands: Small-Group Sailing & Island Hopping Day Tour (NZ$ 205)
Bay of Islands Boat Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing: Hoist Sails, Lunch Included, NZ$ 205 (5h 30m, 4.91★ · 386).
- Top rated: Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands: Small group yacht tour with lunch, NZ$ 195 (5h 30m, 4.95★ · 183).
- Best value: Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing Haul the Rigging Tour, NZ$ 110 (1h 50m, 4.89★ · 111).
Real price per person across the 5 options: NZ$ 98–NZ$ 205 (median NZ$ 195). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 4 with live guides in English, 3 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.