Bay of Islands sailing adventures suitable for adventurous travellers, even if you’ve never sailed before.
Affordable Bareboat Charter, Internationally Accredited Sailing Courses, Learn to Sail then Sail Yourself in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
You have the boat and an instructor to yourselves for your own adventure sailing holiday in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Sailing in the Bay of Islands is sensational. Whether you’re a newbie looking to find your sea legs or an old hand who already knows the ropes Great Escape has a sailing holiday for you.
We have a fleet of affordable kiwi yachts and a crew of very experienced sailing instructors.
Explore our secluded bays and sheltered waters as you sail yourself through the world renown cruising grounds of the Bay of Islands.
With over one hundred islands, a handful of historic towns, calm waters, sheltered anchorages, numerous secluded bays, stunning scenery and fresh seafood we have one of the best cruising destinations in the world.
Sailing Adventures in the Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands Sailing School
Gain internationally recognised qualifications and practical skills to ensure you can safely skipper one of our boats. Join Great Escape sailing school graduates sailing all over the world.
Bareboat Charter Bay of Islands
Choose your boat from our fleet of well-maintained kiwi boats. We have affordable 20’ to 31’ yachts, fun and comfortable for couple getaways, to family and group holidays.
Fun Flotillas
Great Escape Instructor(s) on the lead boat to ensure you have a wonderful sailing holiday in the Bay of Islands.
Join one of our scheduled flotillas or create your own. Clubs and groups welcome.
Fun Flotillas provide families, couples, and groups of friends, a social sailing holiday in the beautiful Bay of Islands with planned events and activities. A stepping stone to bareboat charter for our learn-to-sail graduates and an easy option for those who want the freedom of a bareboat charter with the security of sailing with a lead boat.
Learn to Sail Adventure Holidays
Learn to sail, then sail yourself. Our instructors teach you to sail, to handle your boat under sail or power, to safely anchor, show you how to interpret weather forecasts, handle minor emergencies and ensure you know the basic maritime rules and can navigate safely from A to B. Everything you need to safely skipper one of our yachts for your own adventure sailing holiday in our beautiful Bay of Islands.
6-day: Learn-to-sail then Sail-yourself Adventure
Imagine skippering your own yacht, exploring the Bay of Islands under sail; even if you have never sailed before.
The first three days your instructor will teach you to sail, handle the boat, essential safety skills, basic navigation and weather interpretation. Your instructor goes home each night and you sleep aboard safely tied to the dock. On the morning of day four, you cast off for three wonderful days exploring the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands by yourselves.
You can also gain Yachting New Zealand and International Yacht Training qualifications.
Feb 2024
