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The Bay of Islands Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Join us for an unforgettable cruising adventure and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands!
Highlights
- View various marine wildlife enjoying their natural habitat
- High Success rate for marine mammal viewing
- Stop off for your included buffet lunch at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island
- Free time to explore the Island or have a swim
- Fully licenced bar on board
Both stunningly beautiful and historically significant, this spectacular haven draws visitors from around the world, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the Bay of Islands and its diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings.
Sit back and relax as we cruise among the 144 islands with the skipper's expert commentary, including a visit to the famous Hole in the Rock and when conditions allow, travel through it!
Our trips boast a high success rate for wildlife viewing and is your best chance to encounter these amazing mammals, as we are one of only 2 operators with a marine mammal permit!
We will also stop off for an Island lunch at the stunning Otehei Bay Cafe, on Urupukapuka which is considered by some as the most beautiful island within the Bay. Here you will have some free time to swim, explore, marvel at the native birdlife or relax with a drink from our licensed beachfront bar.
Location: Paihia, Bay Of Islands.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult - 10am$144.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$144.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$144.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$144.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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vaishalp from New Zealand wrote on 23 April 2025
Great experience
Highly recommend this tour
Lucas from New Zealand wrote on 12 April 2025
Amazing Tour!
A MUST visiting NZ and the Bay of Islands. Our tour was amazing and we saw heaps of dolphins (twice) and just one seal. But still - amazing nature and we were also very lucky with the weather. Lunch on the island was also very filling and enough. Only the older guy at the bar was literally the rudest person I have ever met in NZ!
Simona Pardo from Australia wrote on 11 April 2025
Great time
We had the perfect (still) weather for our boat cruise. Sooo beautiful. The dolphins seem familiar with the boat and came right up to us. Were able to see everything - bird rock with seals & gannets, and went through the hole in the rock a number of times.
Gregory Miles from Australia wrote on 10 April 2025
Great day out.
Wonderful crew, great scenery, wildlife encounters and a delicious lunch. 10/10
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Danielle Welch from United Kingdom wrote on 23 April 2025
Great day out
Really enjoyed this boat trip. The crew were friendly, and the skipper gave an interesting and amusing commentary. We made it through the hole in the rock - though no marine animals to be seen! Lunch was nice and well-organised. If we did the trip again we’d have booked to stay on the island for longer, as the weather was beautiful and there wasn’t really time for a walk or a swim. It’s a beautiful place to stop, so would recommend coming back on a later boat!