Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson including BBQ Lunch submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
What an excellent day! We helped put up and take down the sails, took our turn at the wheel and even climbed out on the bow spit! We climbed the hill when the ship anchored and were able to see across the Bay of Islands. On the way back we saw dolphins. The crew were brilliant in explaining what we were doing and why and with the other visitors being fun and friendly we had a wonderful day.
Reviewed by: Roy S, April 2013
Five Star +
Reviewed by: Paula S, April 2013
We loved it! Great experience with a wonderfully happy and helpful crew. They love their jobs and it shows. The captain smiled when we boarded and that smile was on his face the entire time. An obviously happy man who loves to sail! He encouraged any of the passengers who wanted to take the helm, to do so - including two young boys who had the time of their lives. The BBQ chicken lunch was very good and plentiful. This trip included ages from 8 to 72 and all enjoyed it. The 20-something young people climbed the mast and swinging from a rope, jumped into the water from the side of the ship (not the mast!). This day turned out to be the highlight of our South Pacific trip.
Reviewed by: Myrleen, April 2013
One of the highlights of our 6 weeks travel. This one is not to be missed. Crew are friendly and laid back, food was excellent and I can't begin to explain the feeling of being sat on the netting at the ship's bow! Climbing the rigging and jumping off the yard arm rope swing ... all leads to a fantastic day out and one we would certainly do again :o)
Reviewed by: Colin M C, March 2013
Wonderful, hands on. 10/10. Knowledgeable crew - sailing, local facts, wildlife etc excellent meal. Husband loved climbing into the rigging and helping.
Reviewed by: BubbySue, February 2013
