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Phantom Sailing, Russell

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Dolphin / Whale Watching Boat Tour
A day on the water with Phantom Sailing gives you a chance to get away from tourist crowds and enjoy an adventure in a personal atmosphere. This operator has been sailing charter boats for over three decades and will take you to any one of the area's hundreds of sheltered bays, where you can swim, walk, snorkel, or picnic without being disturbed by other visitors. You'll sail with a small group (max 10 people) and enjoy New Zealand's seasonal fruits and cheeses (vegetarian and gluten-free options also available). You can also bring your own beer or wine if you want to entertain your guests and make it a sightseeing party with a bit of a kick. Check the website for rates and booking options. To visit Phantom Sailing on your trip to Russell, use our Russell driving holiday website .
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  • By JeffQV
    Forth trip with Rick and Robin and did not disappoint. Apart form light winds and clam sea the highlight had to be the group of Orca's within 2 metres of the boat. Just awesome! Robin's cooking is the...  more »
  • By ArvadeBo
    We’ve booked a trip on the Phantom after a tip and reading very good reviews on TripAdvisor. We’ve had a great relaxed day on board of the Phantom. Rick and Robin are nice people. They showed us aroun...  more »
  • By magganj2010
    Great day trip with the Phantom. Was lucky enough to see some bottle-nos dolphins and 3 fishing little blue penguins. Was ashore on a beautiful island where there was a short trip to beautiful views and quite good snorkeling. Got wonderfully good homemade buffelunch o then continued glorious sailing back to the port. Nice hosts that made us feel more like our guests than "tourists". Good that the number of guests was Max 10, made sure we got plenty of space on the boat. Recommended.
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