FAQs

Before Your Trip

You can park anywhere at the boat harbour on Redoubt Street or Ferry Road. There are no time restrictions.

Kindred Spirit and Tiua are located at Berths #16 and #17 of the Taupo Marina, Redoubt Street.

As much as we would like everyone to experience the unforgettable feeling of a really good sail we unfortunately can’t take wheelchairs and prams as we have no possibility to secure them on board.

This may become a safety hazard, especially if the yacht starts to lean over.

  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Togs & towel
  • Warm change of clothes & soft shoes

Sailing trips are subject to weather conditions. We will assess the weather and will make a decision one hour before each trip. If it’s unsuitable, we may cancel the trip. You will be refunded if this happens.

During Your Trip

Yes, we have a toilet and also changing rooms for swimming.

Yes. Please let us know of these when you book.

Please note: there may be an additional charge. If there is, you will pay on board.

About 2.5 hours in total.

Yes, we have a cash bar only at this stage.

Bookings

You can book online here or call 022 697 1586.

If you can’t make your trip, please let us know well in advance. You can cancel up to 24 hours before your trip. After that there will be no refund.

People failing to show up for check in will not be refunded.

In some situations, with advance notice and with payment of a transfer fee and potential extra costs (food, price difference, depending on the trip), we might be able to transfer you to another trip.

We reserve the right to transfer passengers to the alternative boat should weather, minimum numbers or other circumstances require it.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before your trip. After that there will be no refund.

Please let us know in advance if you have medical issues. The skipper has the last call on check in to decide if the trip is suitable regarding medical issues due to health and safety regulations.

Our Boats

Kindred Spirit can take up to a maximum of 24 people, and Tiua can take up to 50 people.

Covid-19

Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity.

Stringent Cleaning
We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas between each tour, and hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests.

Instagram widget here
"See what they think of us" on
  • Tripadvisor Rating
  • 433 reviews