Sailing
6+ hours
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Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
We are a local family owned yacht charter business who have been providing great sailing opportunities in the region for 20 years. Skippered tours include daily scheduled sailing tours, private personalised sailing tours & multi day sailing holidays in the Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson and Tasman Bay waters. Our fleet consists of 3 day sailing catamarans and 2 larger cruising sailing catamarans. Guests experience a quality, personalised and friendly service and a most memorable holiday. Join a scheduled day tour with others, selecting either a full day sailing tour or a combination tour including half day sailing and half day walking, kayaking, cycling or motor water taxi. Or arrange an exclusive tour for either a full day or an overnight multi-day holiday. Stay on board the comfortable cruising catamaran, choose your length of stay and customise your time on board to suit your timetable. Your skipper is your host and guide. Enjoy the bay the Peaceful, Quiet, Relaxing way!
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Sailing
7–8 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 90% of travellers
90% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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$132
per adult
Sailing
6 hours
Free cancellation
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$205
per adult
Sailing
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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$145
per adult
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lja1243
Nelson, New Zealand2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We have just returned from a 4-day private charter of the luxury 46-foot catamaran Te Harinui expertly skippered by company owner Martin in the absolutely stunning Abel Tasman National Park. The boat is superb, very well appointed with comfortable beds and an en suite for each double cabin. The galley is fully and very well equipped and there's great indoor and outdoor areas and space for lots of extra people by day. Martin is very knowledgeable and extremely experienced and great company also. He took us to many fantastic bays which were new to us even though we are locals and have been in the park many times. The whole experience was totally fabulous in every way and worth every penny. We're already planning to do it again! Thanks, Martin. You made what was a very special trip for us all into something truly remarkable and totally memorable
Written 3 February 2020
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So pleased you had a fabulous time. A multi-day sailing trip is a great holiday. We look forward to having you sail again! Thanks.
Written 9 April 2020
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Frans v
Curaçao25 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Great boat and crew. Very informative. Pick-up as advertized. Dispite the poor early morning weather and little wind, we sailed and the sun came. Boat was great with fine toilet. On Achorage beach you can have your own lunch and from start the 12km hike back. First part is quite steep. Even with little experience a nice full day.
Written 15 December 2022
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We are happy to hear you had a great day out. Thanks for sailing with us!
Written 10 January 2023
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Cynthia K
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful time on our Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Sail, Seals & Walk full day tour. Our catamaran captain, Mark, did a great job showing us the beauty and sharing some history of the area as we sailed along the coastline. Then, we enjoyed a nice ~4 hour self-guided walk from Anchorage Bay back to Marahau. Afterward, we treated ourselves to a beer at the cafe near the car park. A perfect day!
Written 16 March 2023
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Sounds a perfect day! A nice sail and boat trip, a walk and a cold beer. Nice :)
Written 12 June 2023
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josette w
Papamoa, New Zealand13 contributions
Mar 2022
We did the half day sailing trip in Abel Tasman NP, went with the water taxi to the beach and then sailed back to Kaiteriteri. We have a nearly 2 yr old and a 4 yr old and it was a fantastic trip for those little ones. Lots of space, a very knowledgeable skipper who showed us baby seals and told us stories about the surroundings. Highly recommend this trip, very lovely people in a great region!
Written 13 March 2022
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Nicola W
18 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Best day of our holiday! Such an amazing experience. The team were hugely professional and knowledgeable of the local area. Great with our kiddos too. Walk back from Anchorage took us about 3:15 with a swim at Apple Tree Bay. Highly recommended.
Written 27 December 2022
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Thank you for the great review, we are very pleased you enjoyed yourselves!
Written 10 January 2023
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Christine
Invercargill, New Zealand2 contributions
Apr 2021
A group of eight of us experienced a wonderful afternoon of open water sailing and a cruise around the harbor. A highlight was a visit to the local lighthouse followed later by a BBQ tea cooked on board. We were looked after so well and truly pampered by Martin and Jane-Maree. The commentary of local history helped to make the day.
Written 8 April 2021
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It was an enjoyable cruise and you were a great bunch to have onboard! Visiting the lighthouse is always an interesting experience, along with the great views. Thanks again. Jane-Maree
Written 1 June 2021
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annette
Newton Le Willows, UK140 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Wow what a day . So relaxing we had the best time. Mark and Claudia were great. Informing us at all times about the area and wildlife to be seen . When Mark set the sails up it was so quiet to be out there in the sea . A wonderful experience . We stopped at Anchorage beach for our lunch which we paid for and was really nice . There was time to have a quick dip in the beautiful, glistening Tasman Sea an experience I’ll never forget ….. amazing . Do yourself a favour and book this trip a full day out of sheer relaxation.
Written 9 March 2023
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Relaxing is a word we hear a lot and a good way to sum up a day out. It is always nice to turn off the engine and enjoy the quiet sounds of just sailing. Thanks.
Written 12 June 2023
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Pete Carmichael
Christchurch, New Zealand2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Business
Thanks Martin, great learning experience for me and the superyacht students. What a fantastic time to be in the park, amazing wildlife experience and also thanks for sharing your wisdom with the next gen of sailors. Super comfy beds and great facilities on board.
Written 7 August 2020
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Thanks Pete, a pleasure to have you all onboard. Hopefully can do again soon.
Written 18 January 2021
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alicevarren
Washington DC, DC343 contributions
Mar 2011
I would recommend taking the sailing boat one way and then walking back to the origin or to town using many of the trails of the Abel Tasman Park. Buying a roundtrip would be pointless because you would be seeing the same sites on the way back. Sailing along the Abel Tasman was relaxing and just lovely. There is an island that made a really big impression on me. It is full of thousands of birds who sing all together as if in a chorus. It is so out of this world that it's worth going on the sailing tour just to see this.
Written 29 April 2011
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Malcolmfire
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK171 contributions
After all the hustle & bustle of travelling, which we have enjoyed , it was lovely just to skip silently over the ocean. When the skipper Steve,who was really good & informative, caught the wind it was exhilarating. To be fair we did spend a fair time under power as well but hey that’s sailing. Fair packed lunch. Some lovely scenery. There was only 8/9 on board which, had there been 19 it would have been crowded. All in all a great day out
Written 19 March 2020
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Sailing is a peaceful and relaxing way to experience the National Park, and thanks for joining us.
Written 9 April 2020
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We have a group of four and are interested in the kayak, walk, seals & sail guided tour. What is the difference in price between the group tour and a private group tour for 4? What is your availability for Tuesday, March 28th?
Written 25 March 2017
Hi, Thanks for your interest in our Kayak, walk, Seals & Sail tour. This tour can be done as a private charter. It is a lot higher price as you will charter the whole yacht for your exclusive use and also meet the minimum costs of the kayaking operation. The quote price for you for 28 March 2017 is $1824.00 (includes a packed picnic lunch). We are still available at this stage. If you do wish to book you can phone us on free phone 0800 Go Sail or 0800467245.
Written 25 March 2017
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