Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures is  a family owned business that’s been running since 2000.   They offer a number of packages with options to sail, walk and kayak.   Their boats all have large and open decks to allow you to relax and enjoy the wind in your hair.

Trip highlights include visiting the fur seal colony at Pinnacle Island, lunch at the paradise that is Anchorage Beach and cruising past “split apple rock”.

You can also choose  an overnight stay on board classic sailing catamaran Jamarh. Choose from 1 night, 2 nights or longer if you wish.

Stay on board overnight on anchor in secluded bays. Enjoy the stillness of sunrise and sunsets and the quiet of The Park when the day trippers have departed.   Trips include full use of yacht’s inventory including sit on kayaks, dinghy, fishing & snorkeling gear.

There are opportunities for sailing, fishing, swimming, beach strolling, walking coastal track, kayaking, viewing NZ fur seals, marine and bird life. At night you may discover secret caves and glow worms. By day explore shallow lagoons, islands, golden beaches and bays. Those walking the track can be dropped in one bay and picked up in another.     No sailing experience necessary.

Jane-Marie and Martin are the really friendly owners of family owned Abel Tasman Sailing adventures.   Fishing and Stand Up Paddle boards are available on board, as well as swimming.   They do day trips, over nights and a “gloating” option, where you get collected at 5pm and then dropped back ashore at 9am the next morning. I had a fabulous and very memorable day with them.

Thanks to Paul and his team.   We have just returned from a truly amazing 5 week tour of both the North and South Islands of New Zealand.   Paul customised our holiday factoring in our many different interests so that it was truly ‘tailor made’.    All in all an amazing trip organised by a professional company who we are happy to give the highest recommendation.   Well done.    John, Katy, David and Rosie