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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
- Success rate of over 90% for wildlife viewing
- Stop off at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island
- Free time to explore the Island or have a swim
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 success rate of over 90% for wildlife viewing and is your best chance to encounter these amazing mammals!
We will also stop off 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 bite to eat from our licensed café (at own expense).
Location: Paihia, Bay Of Islands.
Sat 18 Sep
Sun 19 Sep
Mon 20 Sep
Tue 21 Sep
Wed 22 Sep
Thu 23 Sep
Fri 24 Sep
- Adult$84.00
- Child$60.00
- Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Awesome trip even in rough conditions
Tracy Keenan from NZ
Awesome trip even in rough conditions
Tracy Keenan from NZ
Awesome trip even in rough conditions
Tracy Keenan from NZ
Well planed
Niclas Erenbrand from Sweden
Dolphins
melb1 from NZ
Dolphins
melb1 from NZ
Wonderful experience
Ting Ting from NZ
Wonderful experience
Ting Ting from NZ
Awesome day out!!
Fiona from NZ
Fabulous day out
elizabeths14 from NZ
Well worth the time and money
Sharon Raath from NZ
Well worth the time and money
Sharon Raath from NZ
Well worth the time and money
Sharon Raath from NZ
Absolutely amazing!
Erini Hart from NZ
Absolutely amazing!
Erini Hart from NZ
Excellent cruise to The Hole in the Rock
Nicola from NZ
Excellent cruise to The Hole in the Rock
Nicola from NZ
Excellent cruise to The Hole in the Rock
Nicola from NZ
Hole in the rock trip is awesome
JASON FERRIER from NZ
Hole in the rock trip is awesome
JASON FERRIER from NZ
Hole in the rock trip is awesome
JASON FERRIER from NZ
Cool day out
Rongomai from NZ
Cool day out
Rongomai from NZ
Cool day out
Rongomai from NZ
Beautiful Bay of Islands
Monita Lata from NZ
Beautiful Bay of Islands
Monita Lata from NZ
It was a wonderful trip
sandeepnkurup450 from NZ
It was a wonderful trip
sandeepnkurup450 from NZ
Wonderful trip
elviraw from NZ
Wonderful trip
elviraw from NZ
Wonderful trip
elviraw from NZ
Awesome
mark07 from NZ
Awesome
mark07 from NZ
Awesome
mark07 from NZ
Beautiful
ashg from NZ
Beautiful
ashg from NZ
Beautiful
ashg from NZ
Amazing
arm01 from NZ
Amazing
arm01 from NZ
Amazing
arm01 from NZ
Great experience
tariqi from NZ
Great experience
tariqi from NZ
Great experience
tariqi from NZ
Amazing
arieg from NZ
Wonderful Experience!
amberl3 from NZ
Wonderful Experience!
amberl3 from NZ
Wonderful Experience!
amberl3 from NZ
Great
Deepak Kukreja from NZ
Great
Deepak Kukreja from NZ
Great
Deepak Kukreja from NZ
A must do !!
Sharon Price from NZ
A must do !!
Sharon Price from NZ
Ultimate experience!!
Paula Hall from NZ
Ultimate experience!!
Paula Hall from NZ
Amazing trip
Yvonne Pickford from NZ
Amazing trip
Yvonne Pickford from NZ
Great trip
janinen1 from NZ
Great trip
janinen1 from NZ
Great trip
janinen1 from NZ
Mrs
Grace Peng from NZ
Mrs
Grace Peng from NZ
Mrs
Grace Peng from NZ
Awesome trip
narisap from NZ
Awesome trip
narisap from NZ
Awesome trip
narisap from NZ
great experience ... unforgettable
stevenf from NZ
Good services
Albert Ng from Hong Kong
Stunning trip in the Bay
Rochelle from NZ
Stunning trip in the Bay
Rochelle from NZ
Stunning trip in the Bay
Rochelle from NZ
Amazing day out!
Thomas Roberts from NZ
Awesome day!
Liliani from NZ
Awesome day!
Liliani from NZ
Awesome day!
Liliani from NZ
Wonderful experience
Anthony from NZ
Wonderful experience
Anthony from NZ
Wonderful experience
Anthony from NZ
Good trip
Ho Yin Ng from Hong Kong
Good trip
Ho Yin Ng from Hong Kong
Good trip
Ho Yin Ng from Hong Kong
Tour around the islands was good but awful lunch
davidb24 from Australia
Tour around the islands was good but awful lunch
davidb24 from Australia
Tour around the islands was good but awful lunch
davidb24 from Australia
Beautiful bays
ivanm3 from NZ
Beautiful bays
ivanm3 from NZ
Amazing
Melissa from NZ
Amazing
Melissa from NZ
Amazing
Melissa from NZ
The hole in the rock
Siobhan Hogan from United Kingdom
The hole in the rock
Siobhan Hogan from United Kingdom
Bay of paradise
Grzegorz Majka from Poland
Dolphin with hole in the rock
michellec from NZ
Amazing
deborahp3 from NZ
Great day.
Julie from NZ
Great day.
Julie from NZ
Hole in the rock tour
lindao3 from Australia
Hole in the rock tour
lindao3 from Australia
Hole in the rock tour
lindao3 from Australia
Vanessa Kerridge
Vanessa from NZ
Fantastic
karen Taylor from NZ
Fantastic
karen Taylor from NZ
Fantastic
karen Taylor from NZ
Us having fun on your boat
Jill Ansell-Douglas from NZ
Amazing trip
glynandmichelled from NZ
Amazing trip
glynandmichelled from NZ
Amazing trip
glynandmichelled from NZ
A memorable day!
Gillian White from United Kingdom
A memorable day!
Gillian White from United Kingdom
Great day out!
Marni from Australia
Fantastic Experience!
Tara from Australia
Fantastic Experience!
Tara from Australia
Great tour!!
Sola Laurence-Bade from NZ
Great tour!!
Sola Laurence-Bade from NZ
Recommended cruise
Gerard Vilardell from Spain
Recommended cruise
Gerard Vilardell from Spain
Recommended cruise
Gerard Vilardell from Spain
A Great Day Out!
Blair from NZ
Absolutely Fantastic!!
fionah19 from Australia
Awesome
joh10 from NZ
Excellent experience
Harriet from United Kingdom
Excellent experience
Harriet from United Kingdom
Excellent experience
Harriet from United Kingdom
Great 4 hour tour.
alis2 from Australia
Great 4 hour tour.
alis2 from Australia
Great 4 hour tour.
alis2 from Australia
Awesome experience
Shivani Kaur from NZ
Awesome experience
Shivani Kaur from NZ
Awesome experience
Shivani Kaur from NZ
If I could give 100 stars, I would!
bridgetw2 from NZ
If I could give 100 stars, I would!
bridgetw2 from NZ
Great four hours
Christine Petty from NZ
Great four hours
Christine Petty from NZ
Great four hours
Christine Petty from NZ
Awesome trip
Lori Stewart from NZ
Awesome trip
Lori Stewart from NZ
Worth every $
Veronica from United Kingdom
Worth every $
Veronica from United Kingdom
Otehei island hilltop view.
alexw17 from Australia
Loved it
shannyl from NZ
Loved it
shannyl from NZ
Loved it
shannyl from NZ
Stunning Trip
Mark from NZ
Stunning Trip
Mark from NZ
Stunning Trip
Mark from NZ
Great Trip
deed from NZ
Great Trip
deed from NZ
Fantastic cruise
Change from Australia
Awesome half day trip
moniquec1 from NZ
Awesome half day trip
moniquec1 from NZ
Awesome half day trip
moniquec1 from NZ
Great experience
OzWitchy from Australia
Bay of Islands inlet
Ian Caskie from Australia
Great cruise and nice team
Carole GARGULA from France
Great cruise and nice team
Carole GARGULA from France
B
Britta Booth from NZ
B
Britta Booth from NZ
B
Britta Booth from NZ
Great day and informative
Suzanne Rex from United Kingdom
Best value cruise
Yuko Amy from NZ
Great sight seeing tour
Dawn Citino from NZ
Great sight seeing tour
Dawn Citino from NZ
Great sight seeing tour
Dawn Citino from NZ
Up close!!
Melissa Pollock from Australia
Brilliant Day Trip
angelaf4 from United Kingdom
Great trip for all ages
Raimondo from NZ
Epic Adventure - must do
David from United States
Such a good day
Mireille from Netherlands
Such a good day
Mireille from Netherlands
Simply amazing day out
Mark from NZ
Simply amazing day out
Mark from NZ
Truly beautiful
Courtney from NZ
Truly beautiful
Courtney from NZ
"A memorable day for all the right reasons"
Gee Vee from Australia
"A memorable day for all the right reasons"
Gee Vee from Australia
"A memorable day for all the right reasons"
Gee Vee from Australia
great views!
Tess from United States
great views!
Tess from United States
great views!
Tess from United States
The route
David Chicken from United Kingdom
The route
David Chicken from United Kingdom
The route
David Chicken from United Kingdom
Well worth it. Amazing experience.
Linda Hesse from Canada
Well worth it. Amazing experience.
Linda Hesse from Canada
Well worth it. Amazing experience.
Linda Hesse from Canada
Hole in the rock
Sanjay from India
Hole in the rock
Sanjay from India
Hole in the rock
Sanjay from India
Great day out
Kirsten Bone from NZ
Great day out
Kirsten Bone from NZ
Great day out
Kirsten Bone from NZ
Absolutely Great Trip
xiaojunj from NZ
Absolutely Great Trip
xiaojunj from NZ
Absolutely Great Trip
xiaojunj from NZ
AMAZING CRUISE!
Musabbir from NZ
AMAZING CRUISE!
Musabbir from NZ
AMAZING CRUISE!
Musabbir from NZ
Excellent day
Geoff Goodwin from NZ
Excellent day
Geoff Goodwin from NZ
Excellent day
Geoff Goodwin from NZ
不要错过 岛屿湾的必须选项
ajw from China
不要错过 岛屿湾的必须选项
ajw from China
不要错过 岛屿湾的必须选项
ajw from China
Amazing Experience !!!
Rohan Rao from NZ
Amazing Experience !!!
Rohan Rao from NZ
Hole in the rock
Li-Wen from NZ
Amazing
Emma from NZ
Jumpin jack splash
Dave from Australia
Jumpin jack splash
Dave from Australia
En compagnie des dauphins
Francis from France
Great way to see the bay
David Willox from United Kingdom
Great way to see the bay
David Willox from United Kingdom
Great way to see the bay
David Willox from United Kingdom
Worth every Penny
Deborah witty from NZ
Super Klasse....!!!!
Thomas from Germany
Truly Amazing !!!
Jodi from NZ
Truly Amazing !!!
Jodi from NZ
Truly Amazing !!!
Jodi from NZ
Hole in the rock
Xueyan Zhang from NZ
Excellent tour
Alan Valente from United Kingdom
Excellent tour
Alan Valente from United Kingdom
Excellent tour
Alan Valente from United Kingdom
Beautiful trip
Marina from NZ
Beautiful trip
Marina from NZ
Beautiful trip
Marina from NZ
Hole in the rock
Falguni Pachchigar from NZ
Best Boat Tour Ever
Jeannine Richter from NZ
An excellent lesson in local history!
Sunit from NZ
An excellent lesson in local history!
Sunit from NZ
An excellent lesson in local history!
Sunit from NZ
Hole in the Rock
William Liffiton from NZ
Hole in the Rock
William Liffiton from NZ
Hole in the Rock
William Liffiton from NZ
Amazing ... crew, trip and food
Katrina from Australia
Amazing ... crew, trip and food
Katrina from Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Grzegorz Majka from Poland wrote on 10 February 2020
Bay of paradise
We were lucky with the weather and the boat team catch all opportunities to make it unforgetable day! The lunch was tasty with a lot of vegies! Thank you guys for being active, energetic and happy people! We did the AM trip and left at Russell on the way back to spend the afternoon and then take the provided ferry back to Paihia. That worked great for us making full day experience.
Vicki Miles from New Zealand wrote on 11 July 2021
Best experience
Wow! From the moment we stepped on the boat been greeted personally by the captain and crew until we were farewelled by them, we were 100% satisfied. The Captain and his crew did a great job informing us of the history and keeping us amused. We were able to cruise through the hole in the rock and saw a pod of dolphins up close. We definitely got our money’s worth!! We stopped at Otehei Bay for lunch. It was winter time so the menu was very limited. Good coffee but I would suggest taking your own lunch if deep fried items are not to your liking. Highly recommend and we would go again.
Murtaza from New Zealand wrote on 26 October 2020
Very disappointed
We were very excited as it was our first time with this experience and was hoping for a close encounter with marine mammals or at least a good close up or get a voucher if we are unable to as per the terms. We did saw some dolphins flipping but from a long distance, could hardly spot them and they looked the size of a pea from that far away, so no good. The captain did not wait for the other boats to move away for us to take a closer look, Upon leaving we asked if we could get a voucher for the next time as promised but we were told (we did spot some dolphins from miles away afterall so that apparently counts and had to keep moving due to time constrained) Shouldn't the company allocate enough time for dolphin watching as thats the main attraction for a 4 hours ride, come on? I spoke with other passengers on board and they were equally disheartened, giving such little importance to marine mammals by the operators. Would not recommend or come back again for just a boat ride, not worth $100+
davidb24 from Australia wrote on 14 March 2020
Tour around the islands was good but awful lunch
Bbq lunch was really really terrible. Cold soggy olive green beans, dried out potatoe chunks cooked in oven, bitter tough cabbage slices for coleslaw, greasy sausage watery steak and dark chicken drumstick. Couldn’t see any relation of this awful food to a bbq. Served by disinterested staff. But the boat ride and commentary was great. Better to have taken our own picnic lunch and beer and sat outside the ‘licensed’ area which in any case was extensive.
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ivanm3 from New Zealand wrote on 06 March 2020
Beautiful bays
Even on a windy rainy day it was a great experience