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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 a buffet lunch at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island which is considered by some as the most beautiful island within the Bay. Here you will have some free time to swim, explore or relax with a drink from our licensed beachfront bar.
Location: Paihia, Bay Of Islands.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult - 10am$162.00
- Child - 10am$81.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$153.00 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$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$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$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$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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elbethomas from United States wrote on 24 March 2025
Hole in the Rock/dolphin cruise with lunch
Captain Gavin was a fantastic guide all around the the Bay of Islands, and through the Hole in the Rock! This cruise is a definite and fun must do activity when in Paihia!!!
Sarah from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2025
Hole in tge rock
Amazing Weather saw dolphins, seal, going through the hole was amazing not once but twice, the weather was perfect today. BUFFET lunch was okay, meat a little tasteless Wonderful view to sit for lunch So hot so didn't go for a walk
Joanna Wang from New Zealand wrote on 17 March 2025
Great boating experience, bad buffet
The boating experience was a 10/10!!! Buffet not so much. But the island where the restaurant was at was lovely. I’d recommend this experience, but check the discount pricing against the actual full price on their website.
inesn from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2025
AMAZING
We had the best experience! Weather was perfect. We're able to go through the Hole in the Rock. Lunch was plenty and yummy. Blair the skipper provided us with interesting facts. 100% recommend!!!
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Tracy McDonald from New Zealand wrote on 03 April 2025
A Lovely Adventure
We really enjoyed our tour to the hole in the rock and Island stop over. It was such an interesting experience, seeing all the Island and hearing some of the history of the area. Our captain was full of knowledge and gave a personal touch to the tour. I loved seeing the seals on the rocks but sadly didn’t see any dolphins, but there was an amazing amount of fish and birds around the rock. We enjoyed our BBQ lunch ( both of us being vegetarians) enjoyed the variety of salads and vegetables. If I went again I would opt for the full day to allow us more time to explore the Island, as the views from the look out were stunning and we would have liked more time to explore, have a swim and relax with a wine. It was a lovely adventure and I would fully recommend the trip.