



by R Tucker Thompson
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$410Sailing on the R. Tucker Thompson tall ship offers a 5.5-hour trip across the Bay of Islands, a region of over 140 subtropical islands off New Zealand's North Island. Passengers can take part in raising the sails, climbing the rigging, and visiting secluded beaches or relax on deck while enjoying the surroundings. The trip includes a chicken BBQ lunch with freshly made scones served with cream and jam, along with tea, coffee, and a cash bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Ferry tickets for the Paihia-Russell route are provided if needed and can be used flexibly before or after the sailing. The trip is run by a non-profit charitable trust supporting youth development voyages during winter.
Russell
Russell is a town known for its character, with easy walking access to shops, restaurants, a museum, and other attractions. Visitors can explore the town either before or after the sailing. Ferry tickets for this route are valid for flexible use on the day of the trip.
15 min
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands covers more than 140 subtropical islands located near New Zealand's North Island, providing a scenic sailing area for the 5-hour tall ship cruise.
300 min
Departs Russell Wharf: Complimentary ferry tickets avail from any Paihia Info centre by 9.15am. Depart 9.30am Paihia, boarding in Russell 9.45am Returns Russell wharf 3.30pm. Ferries back to Paihia depart every 20 min. Some delays *Cruise ship passengers please check ship tender times before booking
End point
Departs Russell Wharf: Complimentary ferry tickets avail from any Paihia Info centre by 9.15am. Depart 9.30am Paihia, boarding in Russell 9.45am Returns Russell wharf 3.30pm. Ferries back to Paihia depart every 20 min. Some delays *Cruise ship passengers please check ship tender times before booking




by R Tucker Thompson
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$410Sailing on the R. Tucker Thompson tall ship offers a 5.5-hour trip across the Bay of Islands, a region of over 140 subtropical islands off New Zealand's North Island. Passengers can take part in raising the sails, climbing the rigging, and visiting secluded beaches or relax on deck while enjoying the surroundings. The trip includes a chicken BBQ lunch with freshly made scones served with cream and jam, along with tea, coffee, and a cash bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Ferry tickets for the Paihia-Russell route are provided if needed and can be used flexibly before or after the sailing. The trip is run by a non-profit charitable trust supporting youth development voyages during winter.
Russell
Russell is a town known for its character, with easy walking access to shops, restaurants, a museum, and other attractions. Visitors can explore the town either before or after the sailing. Ferry tickets for this route are valid for flexible use on the day of the trip.
15 min
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands covers more than 140 subtropical islands located near New Zealand's North Island, providing a scenic sailing area for the 5-hour tall ship cruise.
300 min
Departs Russell Wharf: Complimentary ferry tickets avail from any Paihia Info centre by 9.15am. Depart 9.30am Paihia, boarding in Russell 9.45am Returns Russell wharf 3.30pm. Ferries back to Paihia depart every 20 min. Some delays *Cruise ship passengers please check ship tender times before booking
End point
Departs Russell Wharf: Complimentary ferry tickets avail from any Paihia Info centre by 9.15am. Depart 9.30am Paihia, boarding in Russell 9.45am Returns Russell wharf 3.30pm. Ferries back to Paihia depart every 20 min. Some delays *Cruise ship passengers please check ship tender times before booking