Yo ho ho and a bottle of fun:

Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands introduces a special overnight pirate cruise these school holidays where kids will stay, play and eat for free!

To celebrate the upcoming school holidays, Fullers GreatSights is inviting families to take to the seas this April on-board its overnight Bay of Islands cruise ship, the MV Ipipiri.

For one night – and one night only – the Ipipiri will be transformed into a pirate ship with Captain Phil at the helm as the crew and passengers embark on an adventure that will see them exploring the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands and searching for pirate treasure!

The pirate adventure will depart Paihia on Friday 16, April and for every paying adult, one child will be able to stay, play and eat for free. That means for $249, one adult and one child can take the plunge and enjoy a night away with all activities, food and accommodation included.

According to the fearless Captain Phil, “These ‘olidays it’s time for all those scallywags out there who’ve been working ‘ard at school, to join me an’ me ships mates on a swashbuckling adventure around the Bay of Islands, as we solve the clues on the Ipipiri treasure map an’ find the long lost treasure! Arrr and as for those landlubber parents, you’ll also be able to enjoy the beautiful sights of the Bay of Islands as the sprogs are kept entertained with a host of activities an’ surprises throughout the day.”
 

Activities will include kayaking, snorkelling, sandcastle competitions and quizzes  - as well as a the hunt for the Bay’s elusive treasure! And for any parents who don’t behave you’ll be made to walk the plank!A special child friendly menu will also be available on the cruise.

For more information, or to book your stay, visit: www.overnightcruise.co.nz/pirate

Fact box information:

• Costs:
  • $249 per adult twin share
  • One child free for every paying adult; $124.50 for every additional child
• Itinerary for Pirate Cruise:

o    12.30pm Scallywags and Pirate Parents to check-in at the Maritime Building

o    1.00pm All pirates depart the Maritime Building to Opua to board Ipipiri

o    1.30pm Ipipiri departs Opua.

o    1.30pm - 3.00pm Ipipiri cruises through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands. Afternoon Tea is served (assortment of freshly baked muffins and coffee/tea.)

o    3.00pm - 5.30pm Afternoon activities including kayaking, snorkelling, sandcastle competitions, etc

o    6pm – Quiz

o    6.30pm – Dinner is served for parents and children

o    8.30pm – Cheese platter served for parents

o    Breakfast as per normal including commentary on the wildlife and ecology of the bay

o    10am – Arrival

Please note that optional coach transfers are also available from Auckland: 

·          7.30am GreatSights coach departs SkyCity Auckland 

·          11.00pm GreatSights coach arrives in Paihia

·          4.30pm GreatSights coach departs Paihia

·          8.10pm GreatSights coach arrives SkyCity Auckland. 

See www.overnightcruise.co.nz for more details.