Sundowner Evening Cruise - 2 hour evening sailing cruise with swim stop
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Sundowner Evening Cruise - 2 hour evening sailing cruise with swim stop
By Barefoot Sailing Adventures
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 4-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Local guide
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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- Barefoot Sailing Adventures, Marsden Road, Paihia Beach, Paihia 0247, New ZealandMeet us at Paihia Beach, the boat anchors right on the shore line. You will see the Barefoot Sailing Adventures catamaran about half way along the beach, you will know you are in the right place, you will see it as soon as you get to the beach.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60061P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A reasonable level of physical ability is required to board the boat from the beach
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - not suitable for children under 4yo
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 60061P2
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- Marsden Road, Paihia Beach, Paihia 0247, New ZealandMeet us at Paihia Beach, the boat anchors right on the shore line. You will see the Barefoot Sailing Adventures catamaran about half way along the beach, you will know you are in the right place, you will see it as soon as you get to the beach.
- 1Fancy an evening cruise in the Bay of Islands? Join a Sundowner Cruise and make your weekend away unforgettable. Join the Barefoot crew and sail the inner area of the Bay of Islands, making the most of our beautiful sea breeze on this relaxing scenic evening cruise. A great start to a night out with friends and family, a romantic getaway, or just the perfect way to end the day! Watch the wind fill the sails, kick back and enjoy the tranquillity.
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- D4965XAlouiser0 contributionsNot to be missedSuch a lovely relaxing day with Luke and Niro. We had seen other excellent reviews so chose this cruise and weren't disappointed. Luke is a friendly and knowledgeable skipper and made sure he spoke to us all individually making us feel at ease and welcome. Great sail to Moturua where we could snorkel, swim and paddle board. There were also a couple of trails over the island to follow to spot the bird life. This is what we did taking our delicious picnic with us. We were the only people on the beach there and had another superb swim. Leisurely sail back feeling chilled and relaxed. Such an excellent trip - thank you Luke and Niro.Written February 3, 2025
- CDB4040 contributionsA perfect day in the Bay of IslandsThe day started by handing over our shoes to Luke on the beach and ended with him handing them back to us. What happened in the 6 hours in between was fantastic. As we sailed we learnt much about the history of the area and the ecological projects which are taking place to regenerate the islands and surrounding sea. Luke is clearly passionate about the beauty and protection of an area which is now his home. Lunch break on an island was perfect with an opportunity to swim, snorkel, paddle board, hike or simply chill. How bad can that be!! We'll be back next year, one of the paddle boards has my name on it! This truly is a barefoot adventure and one not to be missedWritten February 2, 2025
- BethanMaeg0 contributionsFantastic day out with Barefoot Sailing!We had an absolutely amazing day out with Barefoot Sailing. Our group aged from 6 to 75 all had a fantastic time. The Skipper was great, chatty and fun and great with the kids as well as being really informative, but also giving us time to relax and enjoy the peaceful scenery too. Great packed lunch and hot drinks served too. One of the kids said it was the best packed lunch ever! We would definitely recommend the Lagoon Bay cruise to anyone.Written February 1, 2025
- davidbZ8030AX0 contributionsOn the water experience of the Bay of Islands.Great day out with lots of info and passonate about the wild life, the area and sailing. Flat water and catermaran so no risk of seasickness. Family business and the boat owner guided the cruise and boat well maintained. Two hours on the island to swim, snorkel, paddle board and stroll across the island through manuka bush, which kept it cool, with lots of bird song. Worth every dollarWritten January 29, 2025
- Julie Nielsen L0 contributionsAmazing day cruising the Bay of Islands with Barefoot Sailing! Luke, Jason & Carmen were excellent hosts and skippers.We had a glorious day sailing in the Bay of Islands on the Island Hopper sail. Everything was perfect from start to finish!Written January 29, 2025
- 835sallyj0 contributionsFabulous day sailingAbsolutely fabulous day sailing with Barefoot. What a fantastic start to our holiday. Really relaxing day with plenty of time to snorkel, paddle board and we walked over the island to another amazing beach during the lunch stop. Delicious packed lunch provided as well as a hot drink and cookie on the way out and cold drink on the return sail.Written January 27, 2025
- josA6402KG0 contributionsExcellent in all waysAmazing sailing with lovely people. Thoroughly recommend this outfit. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the bays flora for an and wildlife.Written January 25, 2025
- juliettev2590 contributionsCool day sailingGreat day out sailing, small group, stunning views and lots of local info about the area. There were SUPs and snorkeling gear for the island stop, or you can go off for a hike on the protected island. Definitely recommend!Written January 24, 2025
- l0rrainev2770 contributionsGo for it .....you'll love it !!!We really had a great day, the crew was very friendly with lots of information.... we enjoyed our time on the island we stopped at and had a small hike to be able to swim on the other side .....Written January 24, 2025
- ericamL4373LP0 contributionsGreat Day on the Bay of IslandsHad a great time Sailing w/Barefoot Sailing Company. I was a little concerned as the weather was off and on windy & rainy around the days before and after but all was great! The Skipper navigated the weather forecast just fine and never felt like “we shouldn’t have gone out”—I’m so glad we did! Excellent communication leading up to the tour and everything was just as said. Comfy Bean-Bag chairs, with coffee brought to you, Sailed to a beautiful Island, I opted to hike to a beach and have my picnic lunch (which was yummy). Others who stayed back and snorkeled said it was great seeing rays and lots of fish. They were from CA so knew what they were talking about. It was a great day and would highly recommend!Written January 19, 2025
- Vanessa P0 contributionsWonderful day trip supporting local company & a good causeGreat team, small group, wonderful boat and a great island to anchor and shortly rest. Out guides did also include some details about the different islands and the historical background. Wonderful, small, local company worth supporting. Some part of the ticket price is also donated to reforestation - so even more worth support. A wonderful day trip.Written January 16, 2025
- 75vigdisj0 contributionsGreat sailing adventureGreat sailing adventure - everything was perfect, the experience, the service and the hospitality - one of the best days in New Zealand 😊👏🥰Written January 8, 2025
- nzjessica0 contributionsGreat experienceAwesome trip with great hosts as well. Amazing views and handy having snorkeling gear provided so we could do that on the beach stopover.Written January 4, 2025
- Marcia E0 contributionsA fun day on the Bay of IslandsA very enjoyable day, relaxing sailing trip, excellent and fun host. Great to visit an island sanctuary and witness the hard work of bringing native nature back.Written January 4, 2025
- JoefyW0 contributionsGreat day with wonderful hostsWe loved our island hopping day trip with Luke and Jacob. They were lovely hosts, knowledgeable, welcoming and relaxed. Informative but not intense, we enjoyed a hot drink and a snack on the boat trip out, a better than expected sandwich lunch on an empty beach on our destination island and a relaxing journey back to Paihia with some soft drinks, good company and chat. Thank you for hosting a wonderful day!Written December 29, 2024
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Hannah C
3 contributions
Dec 2022
Could not rate this highly enough. The perfect way to relax and start our trip. Luke was incredible - never felt rushed, felt safe the whole time. Communication was outstanding, This is the number one thing on my list to do next time I am up this way. Everyone from aged 9 to 81 years loved it!
Written January 4, 2023
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susieandmikej
42 contributions
Omg! Luke was fantastic, beautiful weather, beautiful location. Worth every cent. We paid for 6 people even tho we were only 4, so we could have the catamaran to ourselves. He took us to a nice spot to jump off into the ocean for a quick swim and taught us so much and was very entertaining. Our friend left her purse on the cat and he rang and delivered it to her!
Written February 7, 2024
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Connector32004808047
4 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Had the best time aboard. It was extremely relaxing and had a great swim jumping off the boat. Price was extremely good given the opportunity we will go back up north and take the family to do the full day charter
Written May 6, 2024
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Renee M
Whangarei, New Zealand3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
I enjoyed it very much. I did have to change curise trips but Rachel was very kind and helpful in offering my alternative curise trips I could go on when my all day trip was canceled due to the weather. She rebooked me on a shorter cruise but I still had a lovely time. She even took pictures of me jumping off the boat into the sea I appreciate that very much. I found it relaxing and soothing especially once the sails were up.
Written February 11, 2022
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Rimon Morrison
3 contributions
Dec 2021
Really fun outing with a super cool crew who make you feel comfortable and welcome from start to finish. Amazing views, and very smooth sailing while having a yarn and a cold beer. Really enjoyed the refreshing swim too. Thanks so much for a really cool experience. Highly recommend!
Written January 10, 2022
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Sara W
Arkansas4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Perfect way to wind down after a long day. Luke was a great host and did a great job. He allowed a couple of passengers to drive which was fun! He was comfortable chatting or just letting you chill and enjoy the ride.
Written February 8, 2024
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Auntie Barb
4 contributions
Dec 2021
An absolute highlight of my trip to the Bay of Islands. They communicated so well - I knew exactly what to bring and where to be. The trip was magical. Luke was a great host and a fantastic captain making sure we were all comfortable. Make sure you bring your togs for a swim!
Written December 28, 2021
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Hi Barb, thank you so much for a fantastic review! We'renso pleased you enjoyed your cruise, and hopento see you again when you visit the Bay of Islands! Happy holidays!
Written December 29, 2021
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michelle l
Auckland, New Zealand21 contributions
This was a fantastic trip. Sailing around the islands in a truly authentic way. Luke the captain was a great guy- super chilled. Took us to a gorgeous spot where we swam off the boat. Water was warm and clean. Really good value for money and highly recommended
Written February 26, 2021
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david79london
london16 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Went out on the Sundown Cruise and had a fantastic time. Settled into comfy beanbags on the front and had a lovely cup of tea. Good fun sailing and a relaxing evening away from the kids!
Written March 21, 2017
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Thank you! Glad you had a great time, a bit of relaxing, a bit of chatting, and hubby seemed to have a good time with all that talk about sailing! See ya next time :)
Written March 21, 2017
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Pamela612
Lake Tahoe (Nevada), NV61 contributions
Jason and Carmen ensured the eight couples aboard our two-hour evening cruise had a relaxing, beautiful evening sail. The swim stop was a highlight. Highly recommend Barefoot Sailing Adventures. Wonderful way to enjoy the Bay of Islands on the water.
Written February 8, 2025
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