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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.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Vigilant Yacht Charters
Departing the Russell wharf at 10am, we will raise the sails and head out to the islands! The wind decides which island we go to, always a surprise!
Explore one of our 144 islands, spend some time lounging on the beach, kayak to a small cave or go snorkelling!
Local guide
Kayaks
Snorkeling gear
Lunch
Coffee & Tea
Port pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Away from the crowds of sightseers, you can steer your own experience by helping the skipper at the helm, hoisting the sails or, if you prefer, just relaxing on deck.
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darrylc922,16 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Great days sailing and snorkelling/kayaking.crew provided excellent info.definite recomend
Julian B,3 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
We're got a full day out. Temp stop at a bay for some time ashore, followed by a lovely lunch (wrap, cookie and a cuppa). The Bay is stunning, you just don't know which way to look. Not having been back on the sea for some time, the trip was a great reminder for me on what I've been missing. Great to share some seagoing experience and related banter! Thanks ladies, really appreciated the trip.
H175NJjamesl,1 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
A fantastic day on a beautiful yacht. Sailed out and anchored off a superb sandy beach where I was able to snorkel, kayak and swim in clear water. This was followed by an excellent veggie wrap and an exhilarating sail back to Russell. The skipper/owner Natalie and her crew Izzy were so friendly and all of us on board had the opportunity to steer Vigilant on the way home. A really special and memorable day.
Tam P,25 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
We enjoyed our day on Vigilant with Captain Nat and first mate Dallas. There wasn’t enough wind in the morning to sail so we were motoring and weather was slightly overcast. We stopped and anchored at Motorua Island, which is very picturesque island. My husband and I did the hike around the island which was of moderate difficulty, not easy as per the signs, because although relatively short hike (took us about 1.5 hrs to complete the ~2.5m/4km) it did involve steep ascents and descents into each bay. Lunch provided was pretty tasty veggie burrito. Do BYOB and water bottle to refill on water. The sun and wind came out in the afternoon and we did get a couple hours of very nice sailing and clients were allowed to take the helm. We liked the smaller group (max 10-11 clients) of the Vigilant sailing yacht versus the larger groups on the larger motorboats and catamarans doing similar Bay of Islands charters.
Luk58,29 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
On Friday 17 October, we had a wonderfully relaxing day on the Vigilant with Nathalie (the captain). Apart from us (4), there was only one other passenger on board. The weather was beautiful (almost too beautiful, because in the morning there was too little wind to sail). Around noon, we moored at Motorua Island for a beautiful walk on this uninhabited island and bird sanctuary. Back on the boat, we were served a delicious vegetarian wrap. The wind had picked up a bit and on the way back to Russell, the sails were hoisted and we sailed back on wind power. With Nathalie's help, you can even take the helm yourself for a while. It was a bit cold for snorkelling and kayaking, but the possibilities are there. All in all, what a great day!





nickbM8171EO,11 thg 1, 2026
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We had a great day! BOOK NOW! Very experienced Skipper (also a local lifeboat skipper) - Natalie - who had great knowledge not just of the sailing area, but also about local wildlife and history. We did all the “extra” activities - hiking, snorkelling, swimming, kayaking- - we saw a pod of dolphins, a bronze shark, lots of different birds - sadly not the elusive penguin this time! We’ll have to go again! Food was delicious, the company great and we would really recommend this trip.
D2133PLjulianh,5 thg 1, 2026
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A visit to the Bay of Islands is rather missing the point without a boat trip. The ferry is ok, but if you want the real experience of sailing a yacht in these beautiful waters then Vigilant will meet and most likely exceed your expectations. Nat, our skipper and owner of the boat deliberately limits the number of paying customers so they get the best possible experience. It really pays. Nat is knowledgeable, highly experienced, measured and calm and would instill confidence in even the most cautious passenger. As we found out there is so much to see with beautiful scenery and varied wildlife (penguins and a hammerhead shark among them) and plenty of time to get familiar with the feel of a real sailing yacht and soak in the views as we made our way to the first stop, Motuarohia Island, Captain Cook’s first landfall into New Zealand. We were able to go ashore and climb to the look-out for spectacular views of the bay. Back on the boat Nat is happy to accommodate what the party wants to do, swimming/snorkeling , kayaking or just sunbathing. With four experienced sailors on board we just wanted to go sailing and after a lovely lunch prepared by the crew we took the long way back to Russel, circumnavigating Moturoa in the afternoon’s freshening easterly breeze. A fantastic day! If you want to feel part of a crew, yet have space to breath and get a genuine authentic yacht sailing experience then Vigilant is the answer.








chantal v,25 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Fantastic cruise where you really sail. Not only motor. Anker in nice bay with a lagoon for snorkeling, swimming or kayaking
tonyrZ5600BF,6 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
What a great day was spent with Nat (our Skipper) on the Vigilant. Having just flown in the day before from the UK this was an ideal way to soak up the sights of the Bay of Islands while getting over the journey. Nat is a great skipper, very informative and personable creating a lovely relaxed atmosphere on board. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough
SnoopyWagtail,7 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Everything we hoped for and more, fabulous sail out and back to a secluded bay. Lovely explore and swim at the private island and cove, with a delicious and healthy lunch before the sail home. If you’re after local knowledge and expertise Nat and her boat are tough to beat. A fabulous day on the water which we would happily do again.





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