Discover Tikapa Moana - the Hauraki Gulf with us as we cruise through the myriad of islands, spot wildlife and learn about the cultural footprint of Tamaki Makaurau!

Discover Tikapa Moana - the Hauraki Gulf with us as we cruise through the myriad of islands, spot wildlife and learn about the cultural footprint of Tamaki Makaurau!

Highlights

  • Marine mammal viewing including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and birdlife.
  • Marine mammal viewing guarantee - voucher to come again for free if we don’t spot marine mammals during your cruise.
  • Hear fascinating stories on the history and origins of land, sea and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki - original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Make your way through this stunning landscape including the volcanic peak of Rangitoto and island sanctuaries Motutapu and Tiritiri Matangi. Hear about the conservation programmes on many of these islands that are regenerating flora and fauna, and reintroducing native species.

Spot the locals! You'll see a variety of marine wildlife in their natural habitat including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, birdlife and more from our comfortable cruise vessel purpose-built for wildlife viewing.

As part of your cruise, you can discover one of our island destinations with your choice of island stop at Rotoroa Island or Man O' War, Waiheke Island - take the opportunity to stretch your legs, swim in a sheltered bay and discover wine or wildlife. (no Island Stop is available on our 11:30am departure on weekends during the summer schedule)

Operating in partnership with Ngāi Tai Te Haerenga, throughout your cruise you will hear the fascinating origins and histories of the land, sea and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki – original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Adult $170.00
Child $85.00 (5-15 years old)
Infant $0.00 (0-4 years old)
Family $425.00 (2x Adults + 2x Children)

What's included

  • Scenic cruising around the islands with informative commentary on our new purpose-built comfortable cruise vessel - includes passenger pickups at other locations
  • Dedicated marine mammal searching around the Hauraki Gulf
  • Opportunity to view a variety of marine animals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more
  • Marine mammal viewing guarantee - come again for free if we don’t spot any marine mammals during your cruise
  • Island stop over at either Rotoroa Island or Man O' War Vineyards
  • Learn about the history and conservation efforts on the volcanic peaks, many islands and extended coastline of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
  • Hear fascinating stories on the origins and histories of land, sea and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki – original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau

Duration

  • Approx 7 - 7.5 hours

Location

  • Explore Booking Kiosk - Viaduct Harbour (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum). Please check-in at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

Notes

  • Please select your preferred island stop at check-out.


    SUMMER SCHEDULE until 7th April:

    Monday - Friday:

    • 9:15am Departure including Rotoroa Island Stop
    • 9:15am Departure including Man O War Vineyards Stop
    • Returns 4:00pm


    Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays:

    • 9:30am Departure including Rotoroa Island Stop
    • 9:30am Departure including Man O War Vineyards Stop
    • 11:30am Departure - No Island Stop
    • Returns 5:20pm


    WINTER SCHEDULE from 8th April:

    Wednesday-Sunday:

    • 9:15am Departure including Rotoroa Island Stop
    • 9:15am Departure including Man O War Vineyards Stop
    • Returns 4:00pm
  • Please note lunch is not included. Sandwiches, snacks and drinks are available for purchase onboard.

    Mobility access to this vessel is limited, after booking please contact the operator for more details if you have limited mobility.

    Family Price: Family Price is based on prices if purchased separately - discounts shown from this rate.

Available Bookings from24 Mar to 6 Apr 2026

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  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00

  • Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$85.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Family$425.00
Amazing experience Its ok, overpriced kinda Pas de dauphin à l’horizon Really satisfying Lovely cruise
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  • emergency客户们喜欢近距离观察海豚和鲸鱼的机会(20人这么说)。
  • emergency船员因友好、知识丰富和专业而受到赞扬(15人这么说)。
  • emergency许多人欣赏豪拉基湾和罗托罗阿岛的美丽风景(12人这么说)。
  • emergency乘客们赞赏游船的顺利组织和舒适度(10人这么说)。
  • emergency大多数人认为这次体验物有所值(8人这么说)。
  • emergency天气条件经常被认为是完美的,提升了整体体验(7人这么说)。 。
  • star_shine带些小吃去旅行.
    确保在船头占个好位置以获得最佳视野.

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joycez5 from China wrote on 26 August 2024

hard to say

太随机了,无聊多于兴奋

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qingnaq from China wrote on 31 July 2023

海豚蓝鲸我们都看到了

整个旅程很棒,船很稳,船长应该经验很丰富的,对海域很熟悉,停船的地方看到很多海豚,还看到蓝鲸,太棒了!据说看到鲸鱼的概率不是很高,我想我们是幸运的,起码船长知道哪块海域是蓝鲸常出现的。

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O.Am from New Zealand wrote on 24 March 2026

Amazing experience

We saw pods of dolphins several times, and the sea birds diving into the water was truly powerful!

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Tracey Redfearn from United Kingdom wrote on 16 March 2026

Excellent day trip 🐬

Great service and friendly crew We saw lots of Dolphins 😁👏🏻

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Josefine Jurkowski from New Zealand wrote on 08 March 2026

Its ok, overpriced kinda

We didnt see any whales, i think thats something many people have to be clear about that the chance of seeing a whale is very low. But we saw dolphins and penguins. Overall the cruise was good, most parts of information were read out and you could tell that the crew didnt really care about the landscape informations. It kinda felt like a taxi, we were mostly just pciking people up from different islands or drop them off. Only 1 hour of the tour was the actual whale watch safari. Still the scenery was beautiful and so were the dolphins and penguins, but honestly the whale watch tour in kaikoura would have been better

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