Valentines Day Cruise in the Bay of Islands
Date: February 14, 2019
Passengers: 38
Skipper: Nic
Weather: Fine 1M East
Crew: Marius, Sondra, Austin & Jake
Wind: V5 going SW10
Overnight Anchorage: Homestead Bay
Snorkel Spot: Stingray Bay
Island Visit: Waewaetorea
Wildlife: Sand Dagger Wrasse, Snapper & Kina Shell
A great summer day in the North. 38 guests from around the world joined us for Valentine's Day on The Rock — the grand tour of the Bay of Islands. Guests picked up from Paihia by ferry and brought aboard with a welcome drink.
Target Shooting kicked things off — a fun, safe, get-to-know-you activity where guests introduce themselves and can win a free drink by hitting the moving target. Board games, pool, and live music followed. The bar got busier before sundown, with Sondra and Austin serving cold drinks and popcorn. We arrived at Homestead Bay and dropped anchor for fishing.
Day two: breakfast at 8am, then a morning swim. Snorkelling followed — plenty of colourful fish and a couple of stingray sightings! Before lunch, headed to Waewaetorea Island by paddleboard and kayak — calm water, perfect conditions. Hiked to the top of Waewaetorea Island and unwound on the beach in the sun.
Video Credit: Celia Chalmers
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Source: Rock the Boat NZ | rocktheboat.co.nz