Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
R Tucker Thompson
( 09-402 8430;
www.tucker.co.nz
)
Run by a charitable trust with an education focus, the
Tucker
is a majestic tall ship offering day sails (adult/child $145/73, including a barbecue
lunch) and late-afternoon cruises (adult/child $59/30).
SAILING
Rock
( 0800 762 527;
www.rocktheboat.co.nz
; dm/s/d from $158/346/376)
A former vehicle ferry that's
now a floating hostel, the
Rock
has dorms, private rooms and a bar. The cruise departs at
5pm and includes a barbecue and seafood dinner with live music, then time spent island-
hopping, fishing, kayaking, snorkelling and swimming the following day. Day cruises
only are $98 per person.
CRUISE
Carino
( 09-402 8040;
www.sailingdolphins.co.nz
;
adult/child $114/69)
This 50ft catamaran is the only
yacht licensed for swimming with dolphins. A barbecue lunch is available for $6.
SAILING, DOLPHIN SWIMMING
Ecocruz
( 0800 432 627;
www.ecocruz.co.nz
; dm/d $650/1500)
Three-day/two-night sailing cruise
aboard the 72ft ocean-going yacht
Manawanui
. Prices include accommodation, food, fish-
ing, kayaking and snorkelling.
SAILING
She's a Lady
( 0800 724 584;
www.bay-of-islands.com
; day sail $97)
On day sails go snorkelling or paddle a see-
through-bottom kayak. Charter boats for longer trips and a sailing school.
SAILING
Phantom
( 0800 224 421;
www.yachtphantom.com
; adult/child $110/60)
A fast 50ft racing sloop, known for its
wonderful food. BYO beer and wine allowed.
SAILING
Gungha II
( 0800 478 900;
www.bayofislandssailing.co.nz
; day sail $95)
A 65ft ocean yacht with a friendly crew;
lunch included.
SAILING
Mack Attack
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