Private Sailing Catamaran Charter: Bay of Islands

Sail, paddle, snorkel, or simply drift on your own terms.

A private luxury sailing catamaran charter in the Bay of Islands accommodates up to 20 guests for a full day of customizable exploration. You choose how involved you want to be: take a turn at the wheel, hoist the sails with the captain's guidance, paddleboard to hidden beaches, snorkel a lagoon, hike island trails, or relax on the spacious decks. The captain anchors at a suitable spot and the itinerary shapes itself around what you want to do. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury sailing and island exploration

• Board the luxury sailing catamaran
• Sail through the scenic Bay of Islands
• Stop at an island for activities
• Hike to a viewpoint
• Use paddle boards or snorkel
• Relax on the beach or deck
• Return to pickup location

The experience

You arrive at your accommodation and the catamaran Serenity picks you up, ready to sail wherever the day takes you. The boat holds up to 20 people comfortably, with an enclosed cockpit and spacious interior that keeps everyone dry even if weather rolls through. Once under sail in the Bay of Islands, the captain chooses where to anchor based on conditions and your interests: a sheltered cove for snorkeling, a beach for hiking, or a quiet spot for swimming and paddleboarding.

What you do next is entirely up to you. Want to get hands-on? Take a turn at the wheel or help hoist the sails under the captain's instruction. Prefer the water? Paddleboards, snorkeling gear, and fishing equipment are all on board. The lagoons here hold enough to explore for hours, and the beaches are yours to walk. If the mood is to do nothing at all, the spacious decks are built for lounging. The captain can suggest an itinerary or you can tell them what you want. They'll make it happen.

The charter runs for six hours, enough time to sail, anchor, and spend real time at whatever spot captures you. Pickup and drop-off at your coastal lodge means no scrambling for transport. You simply step aboard when you're ready.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• paddleboards.
• fishing equipment.
• and a sea biscuit.
• hotel pickup and drop-off arranged on request.
• six hours of sailing with a professional captain.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:30

Book up to18h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Silver Wave

Is this one for you?Book this charter if you want to steer your own day on the water without a fixed itinerary or a crowd. The captain's flexibility and the boat's size mean a small group can have the whole boat to themselves, or a larger party can spread across the decks without feeling crowded.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I steer the catamaran myself, or is it captain-only?

The captain invites you to take a turn at the wheel and will teach you how to handle the boat. You can also help hoist the sails if you want to be part of the sailing itself. It's entirely optional.

What's included in the charter besides the boat?

Snorkeling equipment, paddleboards, fishing gear, and a sea biscuit are all provided. You bring your own food and drinks, though you can arrange alcoholic beverages in advance by speaking to the operator.

How does the captain decide where to sail?

The captain selects the anchorage based on weather, conditions, and what you want to do that day. Tell them if you're keen to snorkel, hike, swim, or simply relax, and they'll shape the route around your preferences.

Is the boat comfortable if the weather turns?

Serenity has an enclosed cockpit and spacious interior, so everyone stays sheltered if a rain shower passes through. The boat is designed to keep all 20 guests comfortable in changing conditions.

What happens if I don't want to paddleboard or snorkel?

Nothing. You can spend the entire six hours on deck relaxing, reading, or watching the coast. The itinerary is yours to shape. The captain is there to sail and suggest, not to push you into activities.