Ketch · New Zealand · ByB-1017

About this charter

Fox 11 Sailing Charters offers a distinctive maritime excursion within Akaroa Harbour, navigating the waters inside the caldera of an extinct volcano. Guests cruise aboard New Zealand’s oldest gaff-rigged ketch, traveling on a historic vessel that combines traditional maritime craft with direct access to the harbour's rich wildlife. Under traditional sail, the ketch glides across sheltered waters beneath steep volcanic rock formations. The quiet passage under canvas allows passengers to observe coastal scenery and active marine life up close without engine noise, creating an intimate setting suited to private groups and sailing enthusiasts seeking heritage on the water. Dolphins frequently swim alongside the ketch as she works the harbour breezes, providing close encounters with the local marine wildlife. With its classic gaff rig and storied pedigree, Fox 11 delivers a quiet, authentic sailing experience in one of the South Island’s most distinctive and sheltered geological harbours.

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