We had a great day on the boat, the group was small and the atmosphere relaxed and peaceful. We saw lots of little blue penguins in the water, which was a highlight of our whole trip! We definetely recommend the tour!

10/10 day : nice boat, lovely local and knowledgeable host, relaxing moment on the boat, snorkeling with equipment provided, paddle board, lunch, there is nothing else you need. I highly recommend as I also think it is very good value for the price

Had an awesome day out with Luke today. Would totally recommend going with Bafefoot sailing. We felt relaxed safe and very well informed about the local area. Lots of fun and a great way to try sailing.

We had an amazing day of sailing round the Bay of Islands with Barefoot today. Apart from being a great sailor, Luke is a really informative guide - and Barefoot support local conservation. At the lunch stop on a beautiful beach, there is plenty of time to chill, swim, snorkel, paddleboard or take a trek to another beach. The picnic was pretty tasty - and we saw plenty of blue penguins as we sailed along!

Exactly as described and we were looked after very well. Excellent refreshments. Altogether a very enjoyable day. Sarah and Michelle delivered a great experience.

I love boats in general and this trip exceeded my expectations - it was amazing. I loved the pace of the cruise - a good mix of sailing and very chilled with the right amount of time to ourselves to take in the views and islands. The all female crew was excellent and expert at making the day run smoothly. The lunch was top sandwich and treats, perfectly timed on Motorua island. We learnt we were also contributing to a great environmental community project called Project Island Song. That made the day even better.

Amazing trip! Crew was super friendly! You are in good and friendly hands. Snorkeling was good and little hike was awesome! I would recommend this trip to friends and family.

The crew were amazing and awesome. The beach was gorgeous. They did the best of it despite the unforeseen rain. I did snorkeling but waters were too cloudy from the rain. There is a limited four hrs street parking in front of the beach at your own risk of a ticket and the crew doesn’t recommend it since the activity is six hrs. It is highly recommended to park in the paid parking lot ($2.5nz/hr) about five minutes walk away. Lunch was an egg salad sandwich (definitely need to tell them if you have allergies or don’t like egg salad)

Wonderful all female crew, gorgeous island (definitely do the walk to the other bay!) we saw a huge stingray while snorkelling and fell asleep as we sailed by wind home. A perfect day

Luke and his crew were wonderful! He took the time to learn all of our names and to chat with everyone while we were on the boat. He pointed out things we would have easily missed, like hammerhead shark fins and kiwi tracks in the sand. The sail itself was delightful and the island beautiful with many birds. It was fun to have a choice of activities- walking, snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding. And lunch was delicious. One of the best tours we’ve ever had. Aimee and Bernie Doyle

As with the other five star reviews, you can’t go wrong. The skipper Sean and his first mate Kate were absolutely fantastic. Had a lot of information about the history, birds, penguins, the islands, tides sailing, you name it! Was a peaceful two hour sale/motor adventure, two hour island destination, which is two hours. And pretty much a full sale all the way back. Fantastic to see what the wind can do. Absolute would recommend, great value as well. For less than 100 American dollars, divided by six hours you can’t get that kind of fun. Thank you so much Sean and Kate, and barefoot!

We particularly enjoyed the casual chatting on board, snorkeling and the island walk. We were very well catered for- we loved every minute…

Great day with great people. Expert sail guides and wonderful scenery. Yummy lunch and plenty of time to snorkel and swim

Had a fantastic day out with Luke and Michelle on the catamaran. Smooth conditions and with plentiful food for lunch, morning coffee and cool drinks on the way home. Luke was informative and entertaining and Michelle was equally friendly and great for paddleboard instruction. They both made sure to talk to everyone on the boat and make them feel welcome. With only 17 aboard it was so much better than some of the crowded motor cruises we saw. We stopped at an island in the bay for lunch and had the opportunity to snorkel, paddleboard and swim. It was ideal. Anybody that wanted to could take the helm and everything was done in a friendly and relaxed manner. Luke is keen to sail rather than motor at every opportunity which adds to the experience and even with little wind we had the sails up for most of the way. Would thoroughly recommend this trip.

From start to finish this was a great trip. The catamaran looked good from the shore and delivered on comfort and space for all guests. The short trip to get on board was a fun intro to a day sailing out on the water. We were attracted to this trip by reviews highlighting the sailing. We were not disappointed - the sails went up early on and were used to the lunch stop and all the way back. Lunch was provided at a quiet bay on a reserve island where snorkeling and paddle boarding were available. Our host Luke kept us informed and engaged throughout. The best wedding anniversary event we could have hoped for

We were so lucky to get on this cruise. We only booked the evening before and really they were full, but lovely Michelle said she might be able to squeeze us on if they took their larger cat. Right from the start we felt really comfortable, bean bags are provided, which makes sitting or lounging easy. Luke is just about the most laid back skipper you can get and his knowledge and presentation of the local area is exceptional. Lunch is beautifully put together in nice picnic bags, we were lucky enough to have some wind so - as soon as…Luke had the sails up and the peace of the islands could really be appreciated. Snorkeling equipment and paddle boards are provided as we moored in a small cove and were encouraged to take a ‘stroll’ up to the top of the island. Lucky for us - the weather remained fine, the company was great and we will definitely go again if we return.

A fantastic relaxing day in the company of like minded people. Luke & Michelle were very engaging and looked after us well. A tasty lunch was provided. The weather was perfect and the walk on the island was worth it for the beautiful scenery.

A beautiful day out on the bay of Islands with Luke and Kate. They were outstanding hosts and very knowledgeable about the area. We love the excursion and had a wonderful day.

Such a fun day. Great crew, beautiful sights. This is one you won’t want to miss. If you are coming on a cruise ship account for tender transport time.

We were not disappointed. A splendid day of sailing with Luke and his first mate Michele. Attentive and entertaining the day was most enjoyable. Very cool boat with great scenery. Lunch on the beach and a nice hike on an island. One of our best days on the North Island