Sounds By Sail day trips
Sounds By Sail day trips
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Join us for your sailing adventure , exploring the magic of the Kenepuru & Pelorus Sounds. we offer 3 hour Sailing trips come sailing with us be part of the crew or just sit back & enjoy the exhilaration of sailing within the backdrop of this stunning waterways.We'll explore the many bays ,drop anchor for a swim, glass of Marlborough wine, marinated green lip mussels, dips & crackers. Private Charters Half day 9am-1pm \ 1pm-5pm Full day 9am-5pm Lunch provided 2 day overnight with skipper -self catered Luxury night Afloat After a private 2 hour sail, treat yourself to a wonderful night on luxury Beneteau yacht, moored in a secluded bay. Sip a glass of Malborough wine, complimenting your gourmet meal, your skipper will leave you for the night, enjoy a continental breakfast and morning swim your skipper will then pick you up and sail back to your pick up point.
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AndrewB
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Dec. 2022
My wife and I and our two teenage daughters had a wonderful overnight trip on Phil's yacht. Exhilarating sailing on on the first day followed by an overnight stop in a sheltered bay, time for swimming and more sailing in calmer conditions the following morning. The food was excellent and the whole trip well organised and great fun. A great family experience and brilliant way to see the Sounds.
Written 2 January 2023
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lisak12
Washington DC296 contributions
Mar. 2020
My husband and I spent an afternoon with Phil and another couple exploring Marlborough Sounds under sail. It was a relaxing afternoon and very enjoyable. If you want to learn about how to sail, Phil is happy to teach you the basics, but if you'd rather sit back and relax that's fine too. About halfway through he anchored in a sheltered bay for some lovely wine, marinated mussels, and crackers with dips and feta cheese,.
Written 8 March 2020
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Sarah H
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Jan. 2019 • Family
We spent a most amazing day on board Phil's beautiful "Beneteau' yacht. He was a magnificent host and skipper - the children loved being able to crew and be at the helm. The picnic lunch and snacks provided by Phil were excellent and there was plenty of liquid refreshment for adults and children. it was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our holiday.
Written 16 January 2019
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Susannah P
Matarangi, New Zealand4 contributions
Jan. 2019 • Family
Phil hosted my family on his beautiful boat for a 1 day charter. The food and drink was delicious (& plentiful) including wine for the adults & juice for the kids. We spent the day sailing around this magical part of New Zealand. Lunch was in a little cove only accessible by boat. Phil is clearly very experienced in sailing & hospitality. It was one of our favourite days and the kids are still talking about it.
Written 15 January 2019
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Pragati N
2 contributions
Mar. 2016 • Couples
We had the most amazing experience sailing on our trip to NZ back in March. Phil was the nicest guy we have ever come across. The 3 hours sailing trip was the perfect way to see the sounds. It was also our first time sailing so it made it even more special. The local wine and muscles were delicious too. I am not usually someone who writes reviews on trip advisor but really had to on this occasion. Highly recommended!
Written 15 November 2016
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Indiebar
Bristol, UK14 contributions
Feb. 2016 • Couples
We booked the overnight stay and sailing experience with Phil and it was by far our favourite thing we did during our month-long holiday in New Zealand. My husband has discovered a new hobby and has now even signed up for a skipper's course!
Phil picked us up from Te Mahia, saving us an extra 90 minute drive and we explored Keneparu Sound by sail before settling in a cove for the evening. He's a great character and we got along really well.
He then prepared a delicious dinner with marinaded mussels for starters, Moroccan chicken for mains and a lovely cheesecake for dessert. I believe that his wife, Deb, had prepared it all prior and it was lovely.
We enjoyed a glass of fizz on deck before Phil left us for the night, returning the following morning to sail us home.
The bedroom was as you'd expect on a 30ft yacht but it was comfy and lovely to hear the water lapping on the bow. The deck was also a great opportunity for star gazing.
Overall we would definitely recommend this experience. It's pricey when compared to overnight in a good hotel but it's a lot more than that. A very special treat which we're glad we did.
Phil picked us up from Te Mahia, saving us an extra 90 minute drive and we explored Keneparu Sound by sail before settling in a cove for the evening. He's a great character and we got along really well.
He then prepared a delicious dinner with marinaded mussels for starters, Moroccan chicken for mains and a lovely cheesecake for dessert. I believe that his wife, Deb, had prepared it all prior and it was lovely.
We enjoyed a glass of fizz on deck before Phil left us for the night, returning the following morning to sail us home.
The bedroom was as you'd expect on a 30ft yacht but it was comfy and lovely to hear the water lapping on the bow. The deck was also a great opportunity for star gazing.
Overall we would definitely recommend this experience. It's pricey when compared to overnight in a good hotel but it's a lot more than that. A very special treat which we're glad we did.
Written 4 March 2016
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oldredjag
197 contributions
Jan. 2016 • Family
Thanks Phil, just a fabulous afternoon. Really appreciated, absolutely professional, excellent hospitality, incredibly friendly, well organized. . Just a superb experience.
Written 3 January 2016
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LouiseKR
Melbourne, Australia156 contributions
Dec. 2013 • Couples
We had the pleasure of taking a 3 hour sailing trip with Phil on his boat. The afternoon was really very enjoyable and this is a great way to see the sounds. We were picked up from Te Mahia, which suited us perfectly. The local wine and muscles were delicious. We had never sailed before and had the chance to join in with a bit of the sailing in a very relaxed and easy going way.
Written 27 December 2013
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centraltraveller
Stockholm164 contributions
Mar. 2012
I was very lucky to pick this company to go out and sail on the Kenepuru Sounds. The boat is run by a great guy, Phil, who will arrange everything to suit, and in a friendly kiwi way. The boat is a Beneteau, in wonderful condition (not very old) and very pleasant to sail. You can choose between half day, full day and overnight trips, and I am already thinking about doing some longer trips. Even if you have not sailed before, it will not be a problem, as you can do as much or as little as you like onboard. The boat is ideal for these sorts of trips, and sailing down the sounds is so enjoyable. I guess that the trips on this boat would suit both complete novices and experienced sailors.
I was impressed by the new boat and by how friendly it all was. The sailing trips might be on a 'must do' list for the Kenepuru Sounds. It is one of those sorts of trips that when you come back, you will immediately want to do more of. So it gets a highly recommended rating !!! Worth staying longer in the area to do a trip on this boat !!
I was impressed by the new boat and by how friendly it all was. The sailing trips might be on a 'must do' list for the Kenepuru Sounds. It is one of those sorts of trips that when you come back, you will immediately want to do more of. So it gets a highly recommended rating !!! Worth staying longer in the area to do a trip on this boat !!
Written 20 March 2012
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