We're a family of 3 just back from the First Voyage 6 day, 5 night course on a lovely little Nolex... read more
We're a family of 3 just back from the First Voyage 6 day, 5 night course on a lovely little Nolex... read more
This was my second time going (and my second review), and it was just as wonderful as the first... read more
We thoroughly enjoyed our charter with Great Escapes. Communications from our initial enquiry to the end - were handled perfectly. The handover from Bill and Julie was very professional. The boat itself had clearly had a lot of money lavished on it: new fully battened main, new genoa, new engine. We sail a more modern boat back in Europe - but the Raven has a great solid quality, with nice woodwork in the main saloon.The forecabin in particular is very impressive for a 31 foot boat. As for the cruising ground, it is hard to imagine anywhere with a greater number of sheltered anchorages - most with beautiful walks ashore. We walked to Cape Brett from Deep Water Cove, and also enjoyed walking around Moturua and Urupukapuka Islands and others.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, it is very much appreciated. We're glad you had a good time aboard one of the Raven 31s and enjoyed our lovely cruising grounds. We look forward to having you come to sail with us again soon.
We did the 6 day learn to sail then sail yourself holiday with Great Escape sailing school. Had a lovely instructor and at the end of the 3 day learn to sail part we had the 3 day sail yourself holiday. We were blessed with the weather being perfect for all but one day and had a fabulous time. If you want to give sailing a go this would be the way to do it. Highly recommended, the Great Escape crew that we met we’re all lovely people.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, it is appreciated. We're so glad you enjoyed your holiday with us and learnt a lot about sailing, we have a pretty unique program with the learn to sail then sail yourself sailing adventure, it really gives our sailors a chance to learn and then apply the learning immediately, there is nothing like time on the water to learn how to sail. We hope to see you back sailing with us again sometime.
This is our eighth year chartering from Great Escape. Bill and Julie took over the business two years ago and are going from strength to strength. This year we were back on our favorite 31 foot Raven "Liaison" for four days. She has had a thorough overhaul in the last twelve months, including a new engine, much of the interior, and a fresh coat of paint. Similar upgrades are happening throughout the fleet, so you can count on a well cared for vessel on the water, as well a friendly, warm, efficient welcome on land. Top notch!
The two day learn to sail a yacht course with Julie and Great Escapes was superb. Very good, clear, thorough teaching but with a sense of fun and joy, in a beautiful beautiful place.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We're so glad you had fun, learnt something and enjoyed our beautiful Bay of Islands. We'd love to have you back sailing with us again in the future.
Hiring a sailing boat in the bay of islands is really great ! The raven31 is a lively fast and seaworthy boat. The water was 23 deg or more , nice days of sailing, swimming hiking and anchoring in picturesque spots
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us, it is appreciated. We're very glad you enjoyed sailing the Raven 31, they are a fun boat. We are also happy you enjoyed our beautiful Bay of Islands, we think it is a pretty special place. We look forward to having you come back to sail with us again.
Great escape were an awesome company to charter a yacht. Julie and Bill were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The boat, Davidson 20, was perfect. The trip was perfect length allowing us to see all the harder to reach beaches and coves. Great value too.
Thanks guys!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. So glad you enjoyed your time aboard your Davidson 20, they are great fun, good value boats, ideal for exploring the sheltered waters in the Bay of Islands. We hope you come sailing with us again sometime.