Follow the weather
Choose the day’s sailing and a sheltered overnight anchorage around the forecast.
The Bay of Islands / Northland
Follow your curiosity.
Island walks. A swim before breakfast. A new view from the cockpit. Discover a coast best explored at your own pace.
Find your kind of island time
Depart from Opua. Let the Bay unfold.
The journey is
The journey is
the whole point.
Trade the road for one of New Zealand’s most loved cruising grounds. Sheltered coves, sandy beaches and island walks are all part of the same sailing holiday.
Keep your plans flexible. Let the conditions, your crew and whatever catches your eye shape the day.
Explore ashore
Roberton Island
Discover the twin lagoons, then take the short walk to the historic pā site for a wide view of the Bay. Leave time for the shoreline before returning to Sensation for a slow afternoon.
Twin lagoonsHilltop outlookTime on the beach
Walk, swim, repeat
A little further.
A little further.
A little slower.
Moturua Island
Island tracks and sandy beaches make Moturua a natural place to slow down. Choose an anchorage suited to the day’s weather, take the tender ashore and make a little room for exploring.
There is no need to fill every hour. The view back to your yacht is part of the pleasure.
The places between the plans
Your favourite stop might be the unplanned one.
Lunch in the cockpit. A swim in clear water. A quiet evening with a book. Sometimes a sheltered cove becomes the highlight of the whole trip.
Travis and Rachel can share local ideas when you collect the yacht. Your route and anchorages should always suit the conditions and your agreed cruising limits.
Talk to your local crew
Leave a little room for possibility
A good day starts
A good day starts
with a simple plan.
Make time to go ashore
Leave space for island walks, a beach stop and a leisurely return to the yacht.
Settle in before dusk
Plan within the navigation times in your hire agreement, then enjoy the evening at anchor.
Good to know
Before you
Before you
follow the horizon.
A few helpful answers for planning your time on the water.
Something else on your mind?Ask Travis & Rachel
Where does the charter start?
Your charter starts in Opua. Get in touch with Travis and Rachel to confirm the handover arrangements and arrival details for your booking.
Do we need a fixed itinerary?
No. Plan around the weather and your sailing experience. We can share local ideas, but your agreed cruising limits and the hire conditions apply throughout your charter.
Can we sail after dark?
The hire agreement sets anchoring and navigation times. Plan to be safely anchored before dusk and review the full terms before booking. Speak to us if you have specific timing questions.
Will we see dolphins?
Guests have photographed dolphins in the Bay, but wildlife encounters are never guaranteed. Enjoy any sighting responsibly and follow the current local rules and handover guidance.
Your next chapter starts in Opua
Let’s plan your charter
Make room for a little adventure.
Tell Travis and Rachel what your perfect sailing holiday looks like.