PRIVATE SAILING CHARTERS

Enjoy Exclusive Use of our Crewed Catamaran for up to 19 Guests
~Day and Afternoon Options Available~

Relax with your friends and family as our crew takes you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Bay of Islands.

Departing from either Paihia or Russell Wharf, we'll glide out into the bay on our spacious catamaran, which offers ample room to move around and take in the sights as we sail along the coastline. Take a seat on a beanbag up on the front deck, or lounge out in our interior saloon. Keep an eye out for diverse marine life as we navigate to a secluded island bay.

Once anchored, you can savor a refreshing swim or immerse yourself in various water activities, from stand-up paddleboarding to snorkeling. You can also embark on a self-guided island hike and spot native birds or simply relax and unwind. Lunch will be served onboard before we sail back.

For a more personalized experience, our Private Charters allow you to build your own itinerary, choosing your departure times and having more say in where we stop and what activities you'd like to enjoy.
We also offer more lunch/food options exclusive only to a Private Charter.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

PRIVATE CHARTERS

DAY CHARTER

Up to 6 hour charter between 8am-5pm for up to 19 guests. Includes; Sailing, Island Stop, Catered Lunch.

AFTERNOON SAIL

2 hour sailing charter from 4-6pm for up to 19 guests with a complimentary grazing platter.

CHARTER INCLUSIONS

Sailing

Enjoy our crewed catamaran for up to 6 hours with up to 19 guests.

Island Excursion

Anchor up at a beautiful bay on a secluded island for up to 2 hours. Day Charters Only

Lunch

Delicious catered lunch suited to your needs. For lunch you can upgrade to our buffet style plated meal. We also can cater for special occasions with cakes, charcuterie boards and more.

EXPERIENCES

Marine Life

There are lots of marine life in the Bay Of Islands to spot. Our favorite is the Little Blue Penguin, the smallest penguin in the world. There are also dolphins, stingrays and an array of birdlife to view. The Bay Of Islands is a marine mammal sanctuary zone. This zone ensures marine mammals are viewed from a safe distance so they can thrive in their natural environment.

Water Activities

SWIM: Dive into refreshing waters and enjoy a swim off the boat. SNORKEL: Experience an underwater adventure and discover vibrant marine life with snorkelling masks provided. PADDLE BOARD: Test your limits and your balance as you navigate the ocean on our stand up paddle boards.

Island Hike

Our self-guided island walk showcases the pest free, wildlife sanctuary islands. Walk among regenerating native trees. Listen to the birdsong and spot the reintroduced Saddleback, North Island robin, Whitehead and many more.

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reviews

Why We Are Rated The No. 1 Sailing Charter in The Bay Of Islands

     

 One of the best boat charters we’ve taken anywhere in the world. Wonderful clean and comfortable boat, tasty lunch catered from a local restaurant, and a friendly and knowledgeable crew (Brad and Monique). Zero complaints and would absolutely do this again next time we visit NZ. Highly recommended! Thank you! 

Andrew Ellis: Shared Charter
     

 Sailing in the Bay of Islands aboard this beautiful catamaran was a major highlight of our visit to NZ. We really enjoyed Brad and Monique's hospitality, knowledge and sailing skills. They provided great food & snacks, opportunities to explore a couple of islands, a lovely sail through the bay and had stand up paddle boards and snorkel gear available for use. Our private sailing charter with them was outstanding. Highly recommended! 

Eric Wakely: Private Charter
     

 Fantastic day sailing with Brad & Monique around the bay of islands. Friendly skippers with lots of knowledge about the area and who were more than happy to answer questions. We had a great time on our walk, using the SUP’s and snorkelling with a delightful lunch to finish it off. The catamaran was beautiful and clearly well looked after! Thanks very much, a great way to see the Bay of Islands, would definitely recommend! 

Hamish Baxter: Shared Charter
     

 We took the team from Blast Away Guys out on a private day charter. It was a fantastic experience and very relaxing. The kids got to see fish and an octopus while snorkelling around in the beautiful, clear waters. The boat itself is beautiful, very comfortable and they keep it in pristine condition. Thank you so much for a wonderful day Bayscapes. 

Brya Page: Private Charter
     

 What a wonderful experience on this great sailing yacht, with the lovely skippers Monique and Brad, in the beautiful Bay of Islands. We have had an amazing day on the catamaran, a nice walk with stunning views on a secluded island, time to swim, snorkel, use the paddleboard and to relax. Absolutely perfect! 

Sierra Mike: Shared Charter
     

 Amazing experience! We got really lucky with good weather during our stay in Paihia. This is a must do excursion with Brad and Monique! Their boat was really comfortable to accommodate 18 of us. The packed food provided was also scrumptious!! 

Soni Bhat: Private Charter
     

 So many thanks to our skippers Brad and Monique, we had a beautiful sailing trip with you with chilling in the bean bags as well as thrilling sailing moments „up wind“. Thanks for your kindness, know-how and answering all my questions about the sail, the right wind-direction and the colours of the water. That was awesome! 

Nikolaus Meiser: Shared Charter
     

 Best charter in the Bay of Islands! We’ve been on private charters with Baycapes multiple times and will keep coming back. The boat is well outfitted and comfortable, the food is tasty, and Brad and Monique are lovely, have excellent knowledge of the area and always know the best spots to go on the day. 

Jodi Salinsky: Private Charter
     

 Brad and Monique were very friendly, professional and organised. The boat is fantastic, well-kept with good facilities, and a good size for day trips. We had a beautiful sail out to Army Bay and time to walk on the island and spot many native birds, as well as swimming and paddle boarding. Just what we were looking for as a day trip in the Bay. 

Louise McMillan: Shared Charter
     

 We held a family reunion in the Bay of Islands and had the pleasure of chartering with Bayscapes. There were 11 adults and 2 children. All were comfortably accommodated. The tour had a mixture of things to do , hike, water sports, sailing and a fantastic lunch. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Would thoroughly recommend them. 

Kevin O'Connor: Private Charter
     

 "Incredible hospitality and organisation of the charter. Everyone was blown away and continue to talk about it and relive those memories. The attention to detail, provision of food, and being taken to Honeymoon Bay, which was perfectly named, was truly exquisite. Your warmth and sincerity were greatly appreciated. We would highly recommend Bayscapes to our friends and family, a number of those who were there have said they would repeat the day if they were to get married, or celebrate a milestone birthday." 

Katherine and Lucy: Private Charter- Wedding Ceremony