Windborne is a 62 ft. gaff rigged topsail schooner that has been sailing the oceans of the world since 1928. A vessel of great character, charm strength and comfort, she was rebuilt in New Zealand in 1981 to combine the finest of seafaring traditions with the comfort and safety of the 1990's.

She is a broad, stable vessel with a large deck. Facilities include a comfortable saloon with ample seating area, a galley, and a toilet and shower.
She sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably in 3 private cabins with 2 single berths and one private cabin with a double berth.

We offer 1-day cruises to 4-day adventure vacations in the most scenic and romantic cruising grounds of the Mercury Bay and surrounding Islands.

While aboard, you are invited to help the captain sail the ship, take a turn at the wheel, help set & trim sails or simply sit back and relax on our spacious decks.

Chances are you will see dolphins any time of the year as they do not migrate and absolutely love sailboats, generally making a bee-line straight for us to swim and frolic in the bow. Of course on all our cruises we are likely to encounter Blue Penguins, Gannets, Gulls, Terns and other ocean birds.