Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands

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1. With a maximum of 10 guests on board you will feel personally looked after and away from the crowds. We sail through the beautiful Bay of Islands to an island stop where guests can go ashore for a hour to hike for incredible views of the bay and the 144 islands. Swim, snorkel or just relax on board while we prepare a fabulous home-made lunch. Enjoy beautiful scenery, beautiful beaches, friendly atmosphere and great conversation then enjoy a great afternoon sail back to Russell all while learning the history of the Bay from a local New Zealander. You hosts, Rick and Robin, share their knowledge of the area and passion for sailing and are happy to give any sailing instruction and show how their fantastic yacht handles. Phantom has a very special pedigree and no sailing experience is necessary for coming aboard! We will see native sea birds - penguins, gannets, shearwaters and may get a lucky visit form the local dolphins of the occasional orca.

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• 5An Outstanding Day on the Water

  Rick and Robin are warm and welcoming and they gave us a perfect day on their boat. There are other tours but this one has a small group, personal conversations about sailing and the history of the Bay of islands. The homemade lunch was delicious. We loved sailing to the island and we anchored in the sheltered bay. Rick took us to the beach in a small boat and we climbed to the top of the hill. There were signposts telling the history of Captain Cook as he first met with the Maori people. At the top, the view told us why Captain Cook named it the Bay of Islands. We decided to swim back to the ship and Rick took our towels and bag. We met interesting young students and loved hearing their stories about studying English in New Zealand. We have visited from Canada for 10 weeks and this is the highlight of our trip. Highly recommended!

  KarenMTravelmarts 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great day’s sailing

  This is a fantastic day out with charming hosts, Rick and Robin. They are experienced sailors and even if you’ve never been sailing before you will have a safe and exhilarating experience. They are keen to put the sails up not just motor.

  MDH19VSmarts 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Perfect sailing trip in the Bay of Islands

  Wow! This was the best thing we did in the north island! Rick and Robin were excellent hosts full of local information and history, helpful advice and good cheer! The boat was beautiful and we felt very safe on her. The sailing was incredible, both Robin and Rick are very experienced sailors and have raced around the world. The lunch was lovely, the other shipmates great company and we stopped at a beautiful, bay for a swim in the crystal clear water and a sunbathe on the beautiful beach. We couldn’t recommend this trip more highly!

  jennifern745marts 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A wonderful sailing trip in the bay of islands

  A superb experience. I know we were lucky and had wonderful sunny sailing weather but that’s not really the point, Rick and Robin treated us (and the others on board) like invited guests on their yacht rather than paying tourists. A lovely few hours with nice people, outstanding scenery, and an excellent lunch, plus a swim and a walk up to the view point above Cook’s landing. Highly recommend.

  Studio46februar 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5wonderful hosts and incredible scenery

  This sailing adventure was a highlight of our trip to New Zealand! Rick and Robin were wonderful hosts on this beautiful tour of the Bay of Islands. They were both very engaging and informative about the area and its history. We loved getting to stop at the viewpoint where we hiked to the top of the hill and could see the whole area. Robin prepared an amazing homemade lunch and we had a very special day with the group. Highly recommend this activity!!

  Gardengirl61februar 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Highlight of our Bay of Islands visit

  Excellent sailing experience in the Bay of Islands This was one of the highlights of our visit to the Bay of Islands. Captain Rick and First Mate Robin run a professional, friendly, and well-organised operation. The safety briefing was clear, and it was obvious from the outset that the yacht is very well maintained. The day was perfectly paced, with relaxed sailing, informative local commentary, a stop near a beautiful island beach, and time ashore to explore. Lunch on board was fresh, generous, and far better than expected for a day sail. On the return leg the wind picked up and we enjoyed some proper sailing, which was a real highlight. Nothing felt rushed or overly touristy. Highly recommended.

  dianad641januar 2026via Tripadvisor

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About Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands is a sheltered bay in New Zealand's far north, dotted with islands and historic settlements, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed.

The Bay of Islands lies on the north-east coast of New Zealand's North Island, a drowned valley of more than 140 islands and sheltered inlets. Paihia, on the western shore, is the main base. At Waitangi, the Treaty Grounds mark the place where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, with a carved meeting house and a huge ceremonial war canoe. Across the water, Russell, once a rowdy whaling port, has New Zealand's oldest surviving church, built in 1836.

Top-ranked sights in Bay of Islands: Waitangi, Haruru Falls, Cape Reinga.

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