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.

Five Star +

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.

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)

Wonderful, hands on. 10/10. Knowledgeable crew - sailing, local facts, wildlife etc excellent meal. Husband loved climbing into the rigging and helping.

Es war ein wundervoller Segelausflug durch die Bay of Island. Das Schiff und dessen sehr lustige Crew machte das Ganze zum kleinen Abenteuer.Delfine haben das Schiff begleitet und die Gelegnheit zum Schwimmen war toll. Auch die Verpflegung war super. Einfach zum Empfehlen!!

This was by far the best thing we did while in NZ. The captain and crew were friendly and relaxed. The ship and views amazing. We stopped and explored an island and swam while the crew prepared our lunch. The morning tea of scones and the lunch of chicken, potato salad and green salad was delicious.

It was great. The sail was fun and we were allowed all over the ship and up into the crows nest! The island we stopped at was so amazing and the lagoons were a lot of fun. I wish we had a little more time to stay there but the sea waits for no man. Swinging off of the ship was lots of fun too!

Bought this as a brithday present for my mum and dad. They loved it. Great staff on the boat. Bbq was tops. Afternoon tea really nice and they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. ( and they were locals as well).

Crew: FANTASTIC, Cruise: Brilliant. Lunch: Perfect. Value: Exceptional, It was such a beautiful, romantic day, I proposed on the Bow of the Scooner. The highlight of our 2 weeks in New Zealand by far. HIGHLY RECOMMEND