Vigilant Yacht Charters
Vigilant Yacht Charters
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Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursSightseeing ToursDolphin & Whale WatchingKayaking & Canoeing
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Capture the magic of this classic single mast yacht as you sail around the aquatic playground of the bay of islands. Design your own day, your own custom built adventure, aboard this 14 meter fully equipped yacht which offers you the very best in quality, comfort and safety. Your experienced skipper and crew are on board to ensure you have a day to remember.
Russell, New Zealand
Meets animal welfare guidelines

Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023

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DavidFJKing
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect hosts - Nat and Anita looked after us really well. Knew their stuff about local history. Took us to a lovely little island. Swimming, walking and such. Lovely food. Sail back was fab
We'll never use them again, 'cos we live far, far away. But you definitely should.
Go on - treat yourself. You deserve it.
Written 15 March 2024
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whitneyleewatson
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
We had a fantastic day sailing on Vigilant with Nat & Dallas, they showed us around the BOI with a chance to swim, snorkel, kayak & hike one of islands and some sailing if the wind picks up. We were lucky enough to see some dolphins, penguins, baby hammerhead shark, mako shark & stingray on our snorkel!
Written 11 March 2024
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Chris
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
We’ve had a fantastic days sail with a stop for lunch and walk/swim/kayak. Very relaxed and a great way of seeing the islands a long this beautiful starch of coastline.
Written 11 March 2024
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KeithJamieson
Chichester, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great welcome and care throughout the day. Throughly recommend this trip. Lovely food from Dallas and warmth from Nat. Great experience. Thank you.
Written 9 March 2024
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grahamisracing
Murfreesboro, TN1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024
Absolutely a memory of a lifetime. The whole adventure from leaving the dock and returning is something you won’t forget. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Written 8 March 2024
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britrudg
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
Wonderful way to experience the bay. Small group size so didn't feel squished on the boat. Lunch was delicious!!
Written 8 March 2024
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Karen5959
Toronto Canada28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
Nat and Anita were great hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our day which had lots of sunshine followed by lots of wind and even a dolphin sighting! Lovely lunch prepared by Anita…recommend if its a hot day to bring a beer or some wine to set the tone for the lovely sail back to Russell.
Written 4 March 2024
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philradford
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024
We had a great day out - Nat (skipper) and Dallas (crew) were very welcoming, chilled, and very proficient. Beautiful weather and water topped it off. Fun and lovely to experience the beautiful BOI on the water.
Written 26 February 2024
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penelope867
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024
Had a fantastic time on this adventure. The crew were lovely, beautiful yacht, lunch was delicious - one of my best tour experiences. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a relaxing day on the water.
Written 26 February 2024
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Culture24810902599
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
I have spent many hours on the bay of Islands waters , motoring around on power driven vessels, I recently decided to take the opportunity to do things a little differently and Im very glad it did, Nat and her crew on vigilant were amazing hosts, and nothing gives you the chance to appreciate being on the water more than gracefully gliding through it under the power of her sails the lack of an engine rumble means you can hear birds singing on the islands as you go by, and if you're lucky enough to be visited by them the splashes of dolphins. Not to mention a lovely stop over in a quiet bay away from the masses, with the opportunity to go for a bush walk, kayak or snorkel, and chill in the shade of a beautiful Pohutakawa tree. We also have did this trip with three children under 7 and the vigilant team lived up to her name and kept a watch on them.
In summary if you want to get a feel for the Bay of Islands this is the charter for you!
Written 20 February 2024
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