R.Tucker Thompson

absolutely fantastic day out. crew were kind, friendly and informative and gave everyone willing the opportunity to climb the rigging, help set the sails, climb out the front of the ship. we sailed off from russel for about 2.5-3 hours until we neared the island we were stopping off at. once the boat was anchored everyone that wanted to headed ashore for a swim and a walk around the island. the island itself was stunning, with super clear calm waters and plenty to do. after 40 minutes we were taken back to the boat for a bbq lunch. crew were very careful about allergies and dietary requirements which was fantastic. you were also given the opportunity to purchase a drink from the chilly bin, such as a bottle of wine or a soft drink after lunch we were given the option to swing off the boat into the water, which was super fun. then we headed back to russel. on the way back, we encountered a bit of a shower, but the crew were quick to offer rainproof jackets to those who needed them, or you could duck downstairs to wait out the rain. towards the end of the trip, we were gently offered a bucket of souvineers, such as stubby holders, t-shirts, mugs and many many more overall this day experience was phenomenal and amazing, would highly highly recommend to anyone of any age group, and i would go again in a heartbeat additionally, any proceeds made from both the trip itself, the drinks and the souvineers go towards boat upkeep and youth trips aboard the r. tucker thompson thank you so much to the wonderful crew of the r. tucker thompson for an incredibly memorable trip
Jan 24th, 2023

Best Experience In New. Zealand
Apr 14th, 2023

(Translated by Google) It was nice and fun Very well organized some with 7 sails on 2 masts (Original) Es war schn und unterhaltsam Sehr gut organisiert teilweise mit 7 Segeln an 2 Masten
Mar 24th, 2023

We had a days sailing on this lovely Tall Ship. Fantastic crew, so friendly and inclusive. You could get involved in setting the sails, or taking a turn at the helm; or just relaxing. Nice morning tea and home made scones, and lunch provided. They support sailing camps for teenagers with the profits from these trips. An experience not to be missed and made even better knowing that we were helping to support such a good cause. Thoroughly recommended.
Mar 24th, 2023

An amazing experience to do in the Bay of Islands! The boat is spacious and the group size was kept small to make it an enjoyable cruise for all aboard. Snacks and a light lunch were included in our 5 hour trip, as well as time to explore Robertson Island by foot, a (harnessed) climb up the masts of the boat, and a refreshing swim with the option to swing yourself off the boat. The crew was fantastic. They were fun, and very attentive, while allowing us to help with tasks on the boat. The best part is that your booking and bar purchases on the boat contribute to their youth program. After a cloudy Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds, this was the coolest experience we could have booked. The weather was fantastic and we all enjoyed the cruise, the swims, the food and the amazing crew that catered to everyone's needs. 100% recommended!!
Feb 4th, 2023