Date: December 29, 2019
Passengers: 39
Skipper: Jonny
Weather: Super sunny blue skies
Crew: Sam, Celia, Sierra and Stephen
Wind: S 10, some northerly breezes
Overnight Anchorage: Electric Bay
Snorkel Spot: Palm Beach
Island Visit: Roberton Island
Wildlife: Lots of penguins
SKIPPER'S LOG
We headed off at 5:30pm from Paihia port, heading to our overnight anchorage at Electric Bay. Clear blue sky, warm sun, nothing could be better. The cloudless day was perfect.
Onboard were guests from all over — quiet readers to high-energy families — but everybody worked together really well. We had entertaining fishing in the evening. Yoshi caught a beautiful Trevally, which we kept in the live tank until the second day, then served as fresh sashimi and shared with everyone.
The addition of day cruisers filled the boat. It made our day when multiple guests came over separately to say they didn't want to leave and just loved the experience.
Activities included snorkelling, kayaking, fishing, and target shooting. Our destination for the second day was Roberton Island. The picturesque coastlines, lush greenery, and serene clear water were perfect for snorkelling, spotting local fish and stingrays, collecting seafood, kayaking along island shorelines, and looking for caves and birdlife.
The Bay of Islands holds a great diversity of extraordinary species and a huge variety of undersea features: deep canyons, large kelp forests, volcanic reefs, caves, and pinnacles — leaving a lasting impression on every guest.