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Wharengaere Bay Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
Join us for an unforgettable cruising adventure and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands!
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 inNZD ($)
- Adult - 10am$152.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$152.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$152.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$152.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$152.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult - 10am$142.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child - 10am$85.50
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews
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correens from New Zealand wrote on 19 December 2025
Awesome!
Great experience with yummy lunch on the island!
sherylb4 from New Zealand wrote on 19 December 2025
Exceptional!
From the moment we stepped aboard we felt welcomed! The skipper was absolutely hilarious with his commentating & the crew were awesome answering our questions. Lunch at urepukapuka was fabulous, beautiful & fresh, lots of variety & delicious! Took us through the hole in the rock with was awesome as we went expecting that... Then we boosted home at an awesome rate! Thoroughly enjoyable!
Angela from New Zealand wrote on 16 December 2025
Disappointing
The best thing was Otehei Bay and the buffet. The waves were rough and lots of people were sick, paper bags were handed out but the smell from others being sick was overbearing. The hole in the rock was rather disappointing and there didn’t seem any attempt to point out or look for wildlife which was one of the reasons we had booked the tour. Unfortunately wouldn’t recommend this tour.
Cindy Steenkamp from New Zealand wrote on 14 December 2025
Amazing sea adventure
Lived in NZ for many years and finally got round to this. So beautiful 😍 and amazing buffet lunch.
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cj27 from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2025
Very nice experience
The cruise experience was very good. Nice staff, captain was very entertaining ☺️. We get to saw the dolphins twice and went through the cove. Lunch was okay. But not very good. Taste is bland. It could be improved. We would do the cruise again but not sure will do the lunch option.