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Start & End
Paihia, Northland -
Trip Length
3 Days / 2 Nights -
Group Size
Max 25 participants
Cruising Bay of Islands
Cruising Bay of Islands
Operated by: Deaf Adventures
3 - 5 February, 2024
Expected release date: Jan 04, 2024
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What better way to celebrate Waitangi weekend than an epic two-night cruise through the home of the Waitangi Treaty -- the Bay of Islands?! Join us onboard a Kiwi-style cruise filled with all sign language users and enjoy a variety of activities including night kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, island trekking, and so much more. Thanks to our on-board chef, we've got all of your meals covered so you can kick off your jandals and enjoy the sunset & sunrise on the mesmerising Bay of Islands.
A non-refundable 20% deposit is required to reserve your space.
Full payment is due 30 days before adventure start date.











Day 1
Meet at Paihia Wharf at 4:45PM. After settling in your cabin, we start cruising through the Bay of Islands. Buy a drink from the on-board bar (optional) and we'll have a target shooting competition. When dusk arrives, we anchor in a sheltered bay and you'll have the option to go swimming and do some fishing. After dinner, if the weather is good, we'll go night kayaking among phosphorescence and lie back for a star-gazing session. Wrap up the evening with a night swim or a drink by a bonfire.
Day 2
Wake up for sunrise at sea, and enjoy breakfast before we head off for a full day of exploration! We will cruise to a snorkelling spot and get up and close to snappers, stingrays, and many other marine life. Afterwards, we will travel to an island and go kayaking, paddleboarding, trekking to a viewpoint, and enjoy some beach games. Hop back on the boat for lunch and cruise to another island where you'll have the option to go snorkelling or kayaking or island exploring again. We'll return back onboard for dinner and night fishing at dusk.
Day 3
Wake up to another sunrise at sea. After breakfast, we will make our way back to Paihia Wharf for wrap-up by 1PM.
Included
✔2 night of accommodation on a boat
✔All activities mentioned in the itinerary
✔2x Breakfasts 2x Lunches 2x Dinners
✔ Target Shooting
✔Fishing
✔Night Kayaking
✔Snorkelling
✔Island expedition
Not Included
✖ Drinks purchased from the bar
✖Transportation to and from Paihia
- This adventure includes water-based activities. If you are not a confident swimmer, please let us know so that we can ensure your safety.
- Adventure itinerary and price are subject to change.
- Deaf Adventures has liability insurance that covers accidents and injuries that occur during our adventures ONLY within New Zealand. This does not cover any adventures overseas, or any personal travel cancellations, postponements, interruptions, or any medical expenses that are not caused by our adventures. For this reason, we highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance (e.g. World Nomads or Travelex).
We understand that sometimes cancellations are unavoidable.
If you cancel at least 30 days before your trip start date, we will refund you in full (minus the deposit). If you cancel within 14 to 30 days before your adventure start date, we will refund 50% of your payment (minus the deposit). Cancellations less than 14 days before adventure start date cannot be refunded.
In the event that you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as you can.

Meet your Adventure Guide:
Rachel soudakoff
Rachel Soudakoff was born and raised in Los Angeles, California in a Deaf family. After traveling to more than 50 countries, she decided to make her favorite country – New Zealand – her home. She has four years of experience of managing and operating trips around the world in sign language. When she’s not traveling, she’s researching hidden gems at her next destination.