Duration

1 Hour 45 Minutes
Category

CRUISE
Location

Russell
Operating Season

October - April
Price

From $110

Adult

From $55

Child

R Tucker Sundowner Sail

Set sail on the iconic tall ship R. Tucker Thompson for a relaxing late afternoon sail through the Bay of Islands.

This shorter Sundowner sail on board the tall ship R. Tucker Thompson, is perfect if you don't have the time for a full day in the Bay but still want a unique tall ship experience.

Departing from Russell Wharf at 4:00pm, the trip is a relaxing sail through the inner Bay around the area of Paihia, Waitangi and the Black Rocks.

Built from 1970-1985, the R. Tucker Thompson’s design is based on the halibut schooners of the North West American coast. With a lofty rig of varnished oregon spars, Kwila decks and bulwarks and brasswork features, she looks the part of a 19th century working ship: purposeful and square shouldered, but fast enough to out-run the law!

The R. Tucker Thompson is operated by a not-for-profit trust which is a registered charity. All income derived from tourism sailing activities is used for her maintenance, as well as providing a contribution to help Northland youth access sail training voyages.

You can learn more about the R. Tucker Thompson at tucker.co.nz

Highlights:

Sail on the tall ship R. Tucker Thompson as the sun starts to set
Includes a shared antipasto platter
Licensed cash bar onboard, serving local wines and beers
Informative and entertaining commentary throughout
Chance to take the helm, help hoist the sails or ride the bowsprit
Free ferry transfers to Russell on any ferry

R TUCKER THOMPSON SUNDOWNER SAIL

Price

Adult

16+ years

From $110

Child

5-15 years | Under 5 free

From $55

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Departing

Operates October-April

Times

Departs Russell at 4:00pm

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes

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Prices include ferry transfers from Paihia to Russell

Your afternoon at a glance

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Depart Russell Wharf

Board the R. Tucker Thompson and set sail into the Bay of Islands as the sun starts to set.

Sail past Paihia, Waitangi & the Black Rocks

Take in the sights of the inner Bay as you sail, with the chance to take the helm, help hoist the sails or ride the bowsprit. Enjoy a shared antipasto platter and informative, entertaining commentary from the crew, with a licensed cash bar available onboard throughout, serving wines and beers.

Return to Russell

Free return passenger ferry transfers from Paihia to Russell.

R TUCKER THOMPSON SUNDOWNER SAIL

Price

Adult

16+ years

From $110

Child

5-15 years | Under 5 free

From $55

View Details

Departing

Operates October-April

Times

Departs Russell at 4:00pm

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes

Book Now

Prices include ferry transfers from Paihia to Russell

What's included:

Sail on the R. Tucker Thompson

As the sun starts to set

Shared antipasto platter

Ferry transfers

Free transfers to Russell on any ferry

Onboard commentary

Informative and entertaining, throughout your sail

Take the helm, hoist the sails or ride the bowsprit

Optional Extras

Licensed cash bar onboard, serving local wines and beers

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R Tucker Sundowner Sail

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Your afternoon at a glance

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What's included:

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