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Join us for an unforgettable cruising adventure and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands!
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!
View various marine wildlife including dolphins, whales and orcas.
Our trips boast a success rate of over 90% for wildlife viewing and is your best change to encounter these amazing mammals!
We will also stop off at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island - considered by some as the most beautiful island within the Bay.
In summer, this includes a BBQ Lunch (9am departure) or early BBQ Dinner (2pm departure), the ability to grab a drink at the fully licensed cafe, hire snorkel, kayaks and paddleboards or just chill out on the beach. There is also island walks for the more adventurous.
Location: Paihia, Bay Of Islands.
Same Day Free Russell Ferry ticket:
This can be issued by the Paihia Sales staff on the morning of the departure to explore Russell after your cruise. * Please note this can only be used on the same day as your tour (one per person on booking).
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We loved this trip out to Cape Brett and to beautiful Urupukapuka Island for an all inclusive lunch stop. It was perfect weather. Very informative commentary from a friendly boat crew. Great dolphin encounter! Urupukapuka is simply stunning. We got off the boat at historic Russell on the return trip to Paihia and used the complimentary ferry tickets to cross over to Paihia later in the day. This really was a highlight of our few days in this beautiful region.
A great day out. The trip was very well run with friendly staff and great commentary by the captain. We saw pods of dolphins and had plenty of time watching them play. The hole in the rock was great to see and a lot of fun cruising though it. The BBQ Lunch on the island whilst having a drink and admiring the views was also a highlight. We took the option to get off at Russell on the way back , had a good look around and then later took a free ferry back to Paihia. The much smaller numbers on the boat compared to the opposition also ensured a great day out. .
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Kelvin Hilton from New Zealand wrote on 05 January 2015
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We were very happy that the Urapukapuka visit now included a BBQ and Salad Lunch along with some great Cultural activities arranged by the neighbouring Maori Tribe. We have done the hole in the rock trip a few times with all the organisation that run these trips .This was by far the best so far.
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