• Duration
    5.5 hours
  • Category
    CRUISE
  • Location
    Russell
  • Operating Season
    October - April
  • Price
    From $205
    Adult
    From $99
    Child

R Tucker Day Sail

Experience the Bay of Islands the old-fashioned way, aboard the tall ship R. Tucker Thompson, a traditional gaff-rigged schooner with her own unique history.

Highlights:

  • Sail on the tall ship R. Tucker Thompson
  • Take the helm, hoist the sails or climb the rigging, as active as you like
  • Freshly baked scones and cream tea from the gallery
  • Island stopover for about half an hour with the opportunity to take a swim or explore
  • Includes a barbeque lunch, served onboard
  • Informative and entertaining commentary throughout
  • Free ferry transfers to Russell on any ferry
R TUCKER THOMPSON DAY SAIL
Price
Adult
16+ years
From $205
Child
5-15 years | Under 5 yrs free
From $99

Prices include ferry transfers from Paihia to Russell

Your day at a glance

Duration: 5.5 hours

Depart Paihia

Take the passenger ferry across to Russell Wharf to board the R. Tucker Thompson.

Set sail from Russell

Freshly baked scones with tea or coffee are served from the galley as you get underway, with the option to take the helm, hoist the sails or climb the rigging alongside the crew.

Island stopover

Anchor at a sheltered island to swim or stroll on the beach

Approx. 30 min

Barbeque lunch

Enjoy a barbeque lunch served onboard.

Sail back to Russell

Settle in for the return journey, with the licensed cash bar available onboard throughout.

Return to Paihia

Take the passenger ferry back across to Paihia.

R TUCKER THOMPSON DAY SAIL
Price
Adult
16+ years
From $205
Child
5-15 years | Under 5 yrs free
From $99

Prices include ferry transfers from Paihia to Russell

What's included:

Sail on the R. Tucker Thompson
Morning tea
Barbeque lunch
Island stopover

Opportunity to take a swim

Ferry transfers

Free transfers to Russell on any ferry

Onboard commentary

Informative and entertaining, throughout your sail

Optional Extras

Licensed cash bar onboard, serving local wines and beers

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