We booked the winter eco experience aboard the Albatross V. Having the dolphins swim alongside our boat for 20 minutes was an amazing experience. Our skipper had a great personality, very knowledgeable and shared lots of stories and information with us. We had a wonderful day out and enjoyed the muffins. Great fun. We would highly recommend this experience.

BOI is truly a paradise, the track is amazing with stunning views and historic sites all the way. The bearded guy (forgot to take his name) at bike rental reception is super helpful & is full of knowledge - he has the community spirit going on and is very passionate about this business. You can ride the bike from Opua to Kawaka & take the vintage train back to Taumarere railway station. will definitely be back for next leg.

Both my mum and I enjoyed the tour. It was so nice to see the adorable dolphins！ Lunch was yum too！

Fantastic staff !! Helped us also with our flat tyre when we arrived ! Brilliant company!!

The views from up in the air were absolutely breathtaking. I had a bird's-eye view of the crystal-clear waters, the coastline, and the surrounding landscape. The landing and takeoff was smooth. The crew professionalism and attentiveness throughout the entire experience were commendable, making us feel comfortable and secure at all times. It was an extraordinary adventure. The combination of adrenaline, stunning views, and a sense of serenity made it a memorable experience. I would highly recommend parasailing to anyone seeking a thrilling and unique adventure. Whether you're an adventure enthusiast or simply looking to step out of your comfort zone, parasailing is an activity that should not be missed.

My boyfriend and I have been wanting to do this for a long time. We had a really great experience. Staff were professional and friendly. Would love to do this again

We enjoyed a wonderful evening and a delicious dinner abroad Kiss with hosts Karen and Russell! We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. The boat was comfortable. Delicious snacks were offered right away and our wine that we brought with us was stored in the fridge and served throughout the evening. Russel and Karen hoisted the Sail and we enjoyed a lovely evening sailing around the Bay of Islands. We learned lots! An evening to remember for sure!

Russell and Karen provide the perfect way to see the beautiful Bay of Islands. From the moment you join them on their yacht it feels like a relaxed day out with friends, who do all the sailing work so you can just relax ..or if you have the knowledge they are happy to let you take a turn at the sails. The food was simply delicious, great coffee and fresh danish when you board,a succulent lamb lunch was cooked to perfection and served with a yummy charred vegetable salad and crusty bread.You can BYO or they provide drinks and afternoon tea was a tasty treat of fresh blueberries waffles,and cream. We sailed through the beautiful turquoise waters saw dolphins, penguins and learnt a lot of interesting local history. We had time to swim and walk .. you can choose how to spend your time ... so much better than a being in a large group on a strict timetable. We had a wonderful day ,way beyond our expectations I would definitely recommend this cruise it was magical.

This was one of the greatest things we’ve done so far in New Zealand! Awesome boat trip, we even got to see a penguin! The paddle boarding and snorkeling was awesome and lots of fun. Went on a short walk up to a view point on Roberton Island, and then found a nice sunny spot on Waewaetorea Island for the water activities. Awesome tour too, with tidbits of information about the islands we were visiting. We had a really great time!

Had I nice day with the friendly guides. I felt very safe under the parasail and the boat trip was amazing.

The day was overcast and windy which made for great sailing. We headed out to roberton Island and my daughter and I went snorkeling in the lagoon. We had dolphins swim up to the boat on the way home. It was a beautiful day. Mike and his crew were fantastic.

We were welcomed onboard by the most fantastic hosts. They really made the trip great fun. We spotted our first pod about 25min into the trip and saw plenty of dolphins right up next to the boat paying around. We were really lucky to find a pod of dolphins later again that didn't have babies with them so we all got to swim with the dolphins who were extremely curious creatures. The water was ice cold and a little rough but it was great fun. The crew tried hard to get us to swim up close with the dolphins. The trip was about 4 hours. We also stopped briefly on a nearby island for a quick swim. I recommend it, but the full experience is not guaranteed as for very good reasons. We were chose a lucky trip I guess.

Great cruise. Great friendly staff. Perfect setting. Amazing dolphins!!!!

Wonderful experience

1st time visiting this beautiful place and it didn't disappoint, plenty to explore and a lovely bar/Cafe as well and we were lucky enough to have some amazing live music playing while we there to. Definitely highly recommend AAA+++

Simply amazing. Tino pai rawa atu. Easy to book and great discount. Tamariki raved about the ferry ride. Breathtaking Island views and the snapper at the wharfe after doing some bombs. The best day and totally recommend and will do it again.

The crew were amazingly refreshing. The skipper was very humourous but confident and the young guy made the safety speech actually something you wanted to listen to. My first sighting of the dolphins and I was hooked. So close and so graceful.The knowledge and respect the young guy had for these beautiful creatures was admirable. He engaged with us throughout sharing interesting facts. The number of passengers were just right too. I just loved the experience. I'll have to go again to actually swim with them as there was a dolphin baby. Totally recommend this on a beautiful Paihia day.

The time we booked was canceled due to low numbers. We were put onto an earlier crossing. Clear communication through out. Very helpful staff. Boat trip itself was awesome. Good facilities on board. Our group of 6 had a brilliant time. Awesome wildlife at Urapukapuka, we saw snapper, jellyfish, a sting ray and lots of birds.

A great way to spend the afternoon; from bird wildlife/conservation to mammals conservation and a dip in the ocean. This afternoon had it all! Thank you to Explore Bay of Islands! You gave us many lasting memories!

Lovely day out to the island. Great crew. Loved the walk around the island. Boat was on time. Had lunch at the cafe. Basic food but ok. Staff very attentive. Loved the whole experience. Will be back.

Awesome experience, so gutted we didnt get to swim with dolphins since a bigger boat stole them from us. Was amazing seeing the dolphins out in the wild. Would recommend this trip to anyone! Brilliant experience!

Take the ferry from Paihia, or Russel, take your togs and lunch or use the full cafe there. Walk the tracks to the lovely beaches and the crystal clear waters for the day. Come back to the cafe and lounge in the bean bqgs or tables waiting for the return ferry. Awesome half day relaxing. Will def do it again. Sweet as.

Great scenery and excellent opportunity for great photos

It was a very good time. We managed to see a pod, but not to swim as there was baby dolphin there. Would like to come back for a swim. It would be perfect if commentary would be a bit more engaging.

We covered all tracks, beautiful sceneries and some were easy walks, very quiet and calm.while on the beaches, some were grey sand some were yellow, the ride was quick and comfortable, great to have a cafe to dine, drink and relax while waiting for our return trip. We're lucky to see some dolphins while cruising!

We didn't actually get to swim with the dolphins. But stil it was a wonderful day out in the bay. Jack and Warren were fantastic. Very engaged, very enthusiastic and we had a lovely time. The tour which lasted almost 4 hours took us through some interesting islands and we saw some beautiful dolphins, birds and scenes.

The trip out to the rock and back was so cool and a great way to see the sights of the bay of islands. Me and my partner enjoyed this trip. The skipper was informative and fun and the crew very welcoming

We had great time in the island. It was the second time we went there. Nice place to relax and enjoy with family with option for walking or water activities.

Good guides with great information

Dolphins came right up - didn't take long to find them. They found a stunning sheltered snorkeling space, even managed to hand feed Kina to snapper and other fish. There as juts this little bird tour for 15-20 mins which we did not expect, that was a bit odd. But other than that, brilliant. They even let us hang back to otehei bay and arranged a later ferry for us.