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Sailing And Tairua Departures

Sailing catamaran and Tairua departures near Mercury Bay.

Three boat tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $89 to $92.

Three departures are compared on this page, from $89 to $92 per person, lasting between 2 hours and 3 hours 30 minutes. Two small-group boat trips leave from Tairua Marina and last 2 hours each, while one sailing catamaran trip departs from Flaxmill Bay on Purangi Road and runs 3 hours 30 minutes. Each carries a maximum of 12 people, and weather decides whether a departure goes ahead.

Most-reviewed trip

Sail, Swim And Snorkel

3 hours 30 minutes · Run by Boom Sailing

4.9 202 reviews

Guided tour with coffee and a baked snack, or beer or wine with fruit.

from $92 per person Check availability → Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Common Questions

How Much Do These Sailing And Tairua Departures Cost?

Prices run from $89 per person on the Local Guide Departure From Tairua to $92 per person on Sail, Swim and Snorkel. The 2-Hour Marine Wonders Tour costs $90.79 per person. All three are priced per person.

How Long Is Each Tour?

The 2-Hour Marine Wonders Tour and the Local Guide Departure From Tairua, both leaving from Tairua Marina, each last 2 hours. Sail, Swim and Snorkel, departing from Flaxmill Bay on Purangi Road, lasts 3 hours 30 minutes on both of its booking pages.

What Is Included And What Should I Check?

Snorkel gear is supplied on all three departures and free cancellation applies to each, and the Boom Sailing catamaran trip also includes a drink and a baked snack or fruit. Pickup is not offered on the two Tairua Marina departures. The catamaran trip does not land at the cove, and weather decides whether any departure runs.

How Do I Choose Between The Departures?

For a 2-hour small-group boat trip from Tairua Marina, the Local Guide Departure From Tairua is rated 4.9 from 22 reviews and the 2-Hour Marine Wonders Tour is rated 5.0 from 18 reviews. For a 3 hour 30 minute catamaran sail from Flaxmill Bay, Sail, Swim and Snorkel is rated 4.9 from 202 reviews, while its twin booking page is rated 5.0 from 34 reviews and comes with a drink.

Compare The Three Boat Tours Side By Side

TourLengthFromRatingMeal
Sail, Swim and Snorkel3 hours 30 minutes$92.00 per person★ 4.9 (202)Coffee and a baked snack, or beer or wine with fruit
Local Guide Departure From Tairua2 hours$89.00 per person★ 4.9 (22)Not included
2-Hour Marine Wonders Tour2 hours$90.79 per person★ 5.0 (18)Not included

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