Morning Glory Sail: Scenic Catamaran Cruise Around Coastal Icons with Fresh Snacks

Embark on a scenic catamaran cruise around coastal icons, including Cathedral Cove. Enjoy fresh snacks, swim or snorkel in the marine reserve, and relax on our eco-friendly sailboat.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cathedral Cove Walk - Cathedral Cove is a renowned ‘must-see’ destination on the Coromandel coast. The most enjoyable way to discover this stunning coastline is by boat. The tour will bring you close to admire the beauty of this archway from the yacht. Please note, there is no disembarking.
  • Mercury Bay - Known as the premier sailing location…
What's Included
  • Toilet and Changing area on board
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

The morning excursion sets off from Flaxmill Bay at 9:15 am and returns at 12:45 pm.
FINAL CHECK-IN TIME: 9:00 am
Embark on a journey along the stunning coastline aboard our spacious sailing catamaran, visiting renowned spots such as the breathtaking Cathedral Cove. Once anchored, guests can choose to relax on the boat or enjoy a swim or snorkel in…

Location
Boom Sailing
We are easy to find. You will see the big yellow sailing catamaran at anchor in Flaxmill Bay. Our crew will be on shore with the inflatable dinghy we transfer our guests to and fro the yacht in. Head to the beach opposite 1039 Purangi Road. FINAL CHECK-IN IS 9:00 AM, 15 MINS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Road13732093660
Mar 3, 2026
Chilled sail - catamaran with bean bags to watch the view from! - Fantastic experience. A beautiful trip in scenic waters - with comfy bean bags to sit on and peruse the sights. A chilled experience for the more adventurous traveller! Would do it again!
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Cm4dx
Mar 3, 2026
March Magic Morning Glory - Great crew great adventure great experience
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547sarahk
Feb 8, 2026
Lovely chill morning sail and snorkel! - We had a great private charter with Mat and Kat! Perfect amount of relaxing, sailing and snorkeling. There’s no set agenda, they adapt the time to what the group is interested in, and the weather conditions, which was exactly what we were looking for. We saw red snapper, leatherjackets, stingrays, shoals of Blue Mao Mao, many more I can’t name! If you get cold easily in the water, recommend renting wetsuits ahead of time from the dive shop in Hahei. Super friendly crew and all in all a lovely morning at an amazing location!
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Ebeneezerscrooge2013
Feb 7, 2026
Chilled sail in great surroundings - Great 31/2 hour sail around the waters on the Coromandel, some time for a quick dip at Cathedral Cove. I came from Whitianga by ferry. Be aware that it’s about a mile to walk to the boat pick-up point; it's not a challenging walk, but leave yourself time. One couple on our trip didn't show, so we were a little late leaving if you aren’t going to show up have the decency to cancel so you don't delay everyone!
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Odyssey714129
Feb 7, 2026
Excellent fun - Fantastic way to experience this beautiful area. Not just Cathedral Cove but many other lovely little beaches including Lonely Bay which we made a point of visiting by foot later (fantastic secluded beach much less crowded than Cathedral Cove). Crew was lovely.
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Erin_c
Jan 30, 2026
Great sailing experience!... - Great sailing experience! Very chill and relaxing, super friendly hosts. Would absolutely do it again and recommend!
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612sadiey
Jan 4, 2026
Amazing experience! - Beautiful sights and a tour, very comfortable and chilled! We swam at Cathedral cove and went snorkelling and saw loads of snappers! Hamish and Bridget were fantastic, thanks so much!
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Miriam
Nov 30, 2025
An experience worth trying! - Hamish and Bridgette were on time, even early. They were also very friendly and more importantly, very knowledgeable with what they were doing. The chill vibe allowed us to get to know each other. They were also easy to talk to and gave clear instructions. They stopped/took time if there were beautiful sceneries (Cathedral Cove). Coffee, tea, juice, and cookies were available on board. Definitely an experience worth treasuring. Thank you!
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Chickabee12
Dec 29, 2024
Fabulous experience...do it!! - Don't let age or inexperience stop you from booking this trip. From the moment you are picked up in Flaxmill Bay you are looked after. I am in my early 60s. Had never been sailing before. No issues getting on and off board. A wonderful hot proper coffee, chances to take the helm, beautiful scenery to see, historical info was shared and we were offered a chance to swim at Cathedral Cove. Safety procedures were top notch. A very relaxing experience on super comfy bean bags...there's even a toilet on board. I would recommend to everyone. Thankyou Mat and Rebecca for an awesome morning.
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Gpacalgary
Jan 18, 2026
Nine of us for a Day of Sailing - Matt and Bridgette proved to be very great hosts for this day trip off of Cook’s Beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our sail to the outer islands, in spite of the threatening weather. We stopped at one of the outer islands to do some snorkelling, and the crew provided us with some very healthy dining options included within their very diverse and tasty home-made grazing platters. A very nice day for our family.
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