About Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures is a family-owned yacht charter business operating from the Kaiteriteri waterfront, offering the only daily scheduled sailing tours in the Abel Tasman National Park. For over 20 years they've provided a quieter, more intimate way to explore the park's coastline — under sail rather than engine power — attracting visitors who want the scenery without the crowds.
Their daily scheduled tours include full-day sailing trips with beach stops, walk-and-sail combos where guests hike a section of the Coast Track before being picked up by yacht, and private charter options for groups or special occasions. Multi-day sailing holidays are also available for those wanting to anchor in secluded bays overnight. Lunch is included on day tours, with local wine and craft beer available on board.
The sailing experience itself is the differentiator — the yacht glides silently through the park's bays, giving passengers close encounters with fur seals, dolphins, and little blue penguins without the engine noise of motorised boats. The crew are qualified skippers with deep knowledge of the local waters and wildlife, making each trip feel more like a private expedition than a tour bus on water.
