The Best Wildlife Experiences in Paihia

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge on the yacht comfortably and enjoy the islands privately. Our skipper lives here in Russell and knows plenty about it's history which they will be happy to share with you.Vigilant is a beautiful traditional 42 ft Cutter rig yacht with a wineglass transom, teak decks, and a swamp kauri wooden interior. Enjoy an adventure away from the crowds of sightseers. Here, you can steer your own experience by helping the skipper at the helm, hoisting the sails or, if you prefer, just relaxing on deck while you journey from island to island. If you wish, you can swim on one of the beaches, snorkel and kayak. Comb the shores and walk around to see some great lookouts with panoramic views of the islands.

We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love it!! Private tours are also available on request.We share our passion for what we do and love meeting people from all over the world and sharing stories from our travels and lifestyle.We have sailed to many countries on many different boats, so come along and hear the tales of adventures far and wide.We raised our son on the boat while sailing from the Caribbean and throughout the South Pacific and New Zealand for many years. Twenty three years of loving and enjoying sailing with new friends from all over the globe!