We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from the helm Great Escape Sailing has been named a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner for 2025!
This award places us among the top 10% of activities and attractions worldwide on TripAdvisor. It’s all thanks to the kind words, glowing reviews, and heartfelt recommendations from sailors, adventurers, and holidaymakers who’ve joined us in the beautiful Bay of Islands over the past year.
A Big Thank You to Our Crew and Sailors
To everyone who has sailed with us, explored our stunning cruising grounds, learned new skills, or simply relaxed aboard one of our yachts thank you. Your feedback, your photos, and your stories have helped us chart this course to recognition.
And to our incredible team, instructors and dock support, you’re the wind in our sails. Your passion for sharing the joy of sailing, attention to detail, and warm Kiwi hospitality have made Great Escape Sailing a place that our sailors not only visit, but remember fondly for years.
Why This Award Means So Much
TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice is one of the most recognised and respected awards in the travel world because it’s based entirely on real reviews from real travellers. That means this isn’t just an award for us, it’s a seal of approval from you, our sailing community.
We’re honored to be counted among travellers’ favourites and will keep doing what we love best: helping people discover the magic of sailing in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
“Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you’ve made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience,” says Kristen Dalton, President of TripAdvisor.
Come and See Why!
If you haven’t sailed with us yet, or if it’s been a while, this is the perfect year to hoist the sails with us again. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced sailor looking for a Bay of Islands adventure, we’d love to welcome you aboard.
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