She's a Lady Sailing Adventures
She's a Lady Sailing Adventures
She's a Lady Sailing Adventures
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Join us for a Sailing Adventure in the beautiful Bay of Islands, with a small personalised group. Our main goal is for everyone to experience a day they'll never forget. You don't have to be a sailor to join us but you're more than welcome to take the wheel and help out. We can instruct and show you the ropes or you can just sit back, relax and let us do the work. The trip includes an island stop, a healthy fresh lunch and activities.
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
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AnnaC
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Dec 2023 • Family
Dave was our captain, not only did he take us to the most stunning location for lunch, he kept us entertained with stories and also facts around the bay and wildlife. We even managed to catch a glimpse of dolphin, penguin and shark. We had a lovely time with some kayaking, swimming, hiking. Lovely simple lunch was included. Highly recommended - 10/10 from all in our group.
Written 8 December 2023
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Darren C
Nelson, New Zealand9 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Me and my partner had the highlight of our trip to the bay of islands aboard 'she's a lady'.
A safe and comfortable sail with skipper dave to a beautiful and secluded golden sand beach, where we could swim in warm water, kayak, and adventure in the outer islands, topped off with a generous lunch, and a slow and insightful sail back to Paihia Harbour.
I genuinely enjoyed this more than words, and couldn't recommend this sailing adventure with this skipper highly enough.
A safe and comfortable sail with skipper dave to a beautiful and secluded golden sand beach, where we could swim in warm water, kayak, and adventure in the outer islands, topped off with a generous lunch, and a slow and insightful sail back to Paihia Harbour.
I genuinely enjoyed this more than words, and couldn't recommend this sailing adventure with this skipper highly enough.
Written 15 April 2023
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Darryl K
Perth, Australia15 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Our day out sailing with Dave on She’s a Lady was amazing!! The adventure we went on in the 6 days we stayed in Paihia. Dave’s affinity with the ocean, the islands and his beautiful yacht is so cool to experience and be a part of for a day. The islands are amazing and Stingray Bay where Dave took us for a swim, kayak, hike and lunch has the most incredible clear, emerald coloured water. We were gifted an incredible experience in being surrounded by a large pod of wild bottlenosed dolphins whilst swimming to shore from She’s a Lady - a once in a lifetime experience!!
Written 13 April 2023
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David & Jennifleur
Brighton and Hove, UK50 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
One phone call from inimitable Liz at the Information office on the Russell pier secured us two tickets to sail on She’s a Lady. We had a delightful day, the weather was most agreeable and we watched dolphins hunt their brunch, penguins bobbing around and stingrays gracefully moving through the emerald waters. We snorkelled, we warmed ourselves in the sunshine, we ate a sandwich and fruit (included) on a deserted beach and enjoyed the company of host, David, and his inside knowledge of the Bay of Islands. A genuinely enjoyable day and a highlight of our grand tour.
Written 15 March 2023
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Christopher D
Victoria, Canada17 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Had a wonderful time sailing with Skipper David on She's a Lady in the Bay of Islands. We fished, kayaked, swam and hiked at Waewaetorea Island. The wind was great too, and we sailed a lot. Everyone was welcome to help as much or as little as they pleased. And David's sandwiches were awesome!
Written 17 January 2023
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JoDobb
Queenstown, New Zealand2 contributions
Nov 2022
We loved our trip on She's a Lady. David was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic - it was infectious.
I knew nothing about the mechanics of sailing, so loved the option to get involved hoisting sails and steering.
Our stop at Sting Ray Bay was magical. Picture Perfect for the Insta !
Loved David's door stop sandwiches for lunch too - made with love and music. A great day, topped off by catching a huge King fish on the way home.
I knew nothing about the mechanics of sailing, so loved the option to get involved hoisting sails and steering.
Our stop at Sting Ray Bay was magical. Picture Perfect for the Insta !
Loved David's door stop sandwiches for lunch too - made with love and music. A great day, topped off by catching a huge King fish on the way home.
Written 30 November 2022
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Extraordinary630078
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Wanted the Lear Jet Experience. Got quoted for a Private Charting Experience. Sunset plus Star gazing the important navigation Astros in the paradise of the Bay of Islands. Captain very knowledgeable. A true Navigator. Excellent sea stories (The Monkey Island).
Written 3 November 2022
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Supertramptales
Wanaka, New Zealand11 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
I can't recommend this enough. Captain David was so enthusiastic it was infectious...and incredibly knowledgeable. Lunch was simple but delicious and the snorkelling was incredible.around Waitoria (?) Island. David was open to all my questions and got everyone involved in the adventure. A great day all round
Written 27 March 2021
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Pete_and_Chelle
Auckland, New Zealand52 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
We highly recommend this trip. David is super experienced and made sailing so much fun. Thanks for sharing your beautiful yacht with us. This is something we could do every time we visit the bay.
Written 21 March 2021
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jessica gallagher
3 contributions
Jan 2021 • Friends
We had the most amazing experience this summer with David, who was really fun and very experienced to be with me. We all had the opportunity to sail the boat and had a yummy lunch on a private beach! We saw dolphins and penguins, we were really able to experience the bay in all its beauty! The day was busy but also relaxing sailing around the islands, 100% recommend!
Written 21 January 2021
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tikasport
Fairfax, VA7 contributions
Greeting, I was just wondering how many guests can you take on board for your day cruise? Thank you
D A
Paihia, New Zealand
Hi, Thanks for your inquiry. We can carry a maximum of 15 people. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks & regards, Dani
Jen M
Boston, MA2 contributions
I'm sold! I've never read such ecstatic reviews all mentioning the owner by name.
How do I sign up for tickets/contact info? We'll be in the AUK/Northland area in the next few weeks!
D A
Paihia, New Zealand
Hi Jen, Thanks for getting in touch. It is the slow season now and therefore need a minimum of 3 people to make the trip. $97 per person includes a healthy lunch,all activities island stop over and hands on sailing of the vessel. Please call on 0800 724 584 or contact us via our website closer to the date of when you are going to be in Paihia. Looking forward to hearing from you. Cheers, David
