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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
- Success rate of over 90% for wildlife viewing
- Stop off at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island
- Summer activities of kayaking, paddle boarding or just chilling out on the beach!
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 for a BBQ lunch or Dinner - considered by some as the most beautiful island within the Bay.
In summer, this includes the ability to grab a drink at the fully licensed cafe,or just chill out on the beach. There is also island walks for the more adventurous.
In winter a BBQ lunch is also included and drinks can be purchased from the bar.
Location: Paihia, Bay Of Islands.
**Same Day Free Russell Ferry ticket**
To be used in the morning if booked on the 2:00pm departure (one per person on booking - can only be used on the same day as your tour )
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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
Mel from NZ
Dolphins
Mel from NZ
Tour around the islands was good but awful lunch
David from Australia
Tour around the islands was good but awful lunch
David from Australia
Tour around the islands was good but awful lunch
David from Australia
Beautiful bays
Ivan from NZ
Beautiful bays
Ivan 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
Michelle from NZ
Amazing
Deborah from NZ
Great day.
Julie from NZ
Great day.
Julie from NZ
Hole in the rock tour
Linda from Australia
Hole in the rock tour
Linda from Australia
Hole in the rock tour
Linda 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
Glynand Michelle from NZ
Amazing trip
Glynand Michelle from NZ
Amazing trip
Glynand Michelle 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!!
Fiona from Australia
Awesome
Jo from NZ
Excellent experience
Harriet from United Kingdom
Excellent experience
Harriet from United Kingdom
Excellent experience
Harriet from United Kingdom
Great 4 hour tour.
Ali from Australia
Great 4 hour tour.
Ali from Australia
Great 4 hour tour.
Ali 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!
Bridget from NZ
If I could give 100 stars, I would!
Bridget 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.
Alex from Australia
Loved it
shanny from NZ
Loved it
shanny from NZ
Loved it
shanny from NZ
Stunning Trip
Mark from NZ
Stunning Trip
Mark from NZ
Stunning Trip
Mark from NZ
Great Trip
Dee from NZ
Great Trip
Dee from NZ
Fantastic cruise
from Australia
Awesome half day trip
Monique from NZ
Awesome half day trip
Monique from NZ
Awesome half day trip
Monique 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
Angela 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
Xiaojun from NZ
Absolutely Great Trip
Xiaojun from NZ
Absolutely Great Trip
Xiaojun 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
AJ from China
不要错过 岛屿湾的必须选项
AJ from China
不要错过 岛屿湾的必须选项
AJ 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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Ivan from New Zealand wrote on 06 March 2020
Share LinkBeautiful bays
Even on a windy rainy day it was a great experience
10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July
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Tom Murphy from Canada wrote on 15 March 2020
Share LinkGreat afternoon trip
Great trip , friendly knowledgeable crew and a very nice late lunch.
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