Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour: Adventure, Wildlife and Cultural Discovery in Natural Wonders
4.8
97 Ratings
Paihia
Embark on a 4.5-hour Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour for adventure, wildlife encounters, and cultural discovery. Explore stunning natural wonders and enjoy panoramic views of the Bay while learning about its history and Maori culture.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bay of Islands - Join us on board as we cruise the 144 Sub-tropical Islands in the Winterless North (Bay of Islands)
Marine wildlife, Commentary & History through the day, with two remote island stopovers (Roberton Island & Otehei Bay) with easy walking tracks stunning viewpoints over the bay, as well as fish feeding in our protected reserve.
Small groups, personalised, and interactive - the best way to experience the Bay of Islands.
What's Included
- Stopover on Roberton Island and the Twin Lagoons
- Smaller groups and personalised
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
- Visit the Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Lighthouse
- Two remote island stopovers
- Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Information
All-Day Voyage - Exploring the Hole in the Rock with Island Intermission
Shun the multitude and explore the Bay of Islands on a picturesque voyage amongst 144 exotic islands and the Cape Brett Peninsular trail. Absorb the tales and history of the region, look out for native wildlife, and visit the renowned Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island.
Savor a break on one of the secluded islands and take a brief hike to the island’s viewpoint for breathtaking views across the Bay of Islands.
An ideal way to tour the Bay of Islands!
Welcoming all age groups, families, solo journeyers, and couples…experience everything the Bay of Islands has to offer!
- Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
- Suitable for all ages
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Visiting the Hole in the Rock is weather dependent. If conditions are not suitable, and alternative route will be taken throughout the islands
- Paihia Check-in Location: Pier 10 at least 20 minutes prior to departure
- Russell Check-in Location: End of the Russell Wharf next to the Russell Booking & Info Centre (10 minutes prior to departure)
Location
Paihia Wharf
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(97 Ratings)
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Cabell_g
Mar 29, 2024
The crew did a great job... - The crew did a great job and provided an entertaining and educational excursion. It was especially interesting to learn about Captain Cook’s first landing experience and the naming of the area.
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Janette_g
Mar 28, 2024
Great cruise, great crew - Really lovely staff on board, can't fault them. The cruise was varied, with stop offs along the way. The 4 hours went really quickly. It's a shame the wildlife were not evident.
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Joshua_j
Mar 24, 2024
Great Experience - A memorable experience for our family! We loved the snorkeling and even saw seals and penguins on the trip
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Bob_w
Mar 21, 2024
A Perfect Day on the Water - A wonderful day that exceeded our expectations. The boat was spotless and every seat was a good one. Very spacious layout and very comfortable. Getting off & on the boat was easy due to a level ramp in the bow. The guides were friendly and provided info with knowledge and humour. The selection of stops gave us a very good overview of the Bay of Islands. The tour was geared for all age groups and a great time was had for all.
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Mark
Mar 14, 2024
Bay of Islands & Hole in the Rock - Excellent captain and crew, very comfortable ship, and absolutely beautiful views from the ship and the tops of 2 islands!
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Gailf589
Mar 8, 2024
Amazing trip - Amazing trip round the Bay of Islands with a super team, skipper Nicola and Bluebell really knew their stuff. We saw dolphins, seals and lots of fish, stopped off in 2 lovely bays and tried snorkeling. It was fab to go through the hole in the rock too!
Would highly recommend this trip
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Christopher_g
Mar 7, 2024
Great little tour company - The crew, the boat, the trip, was sensational.
Well worth the money.
We had an amazing time.
Cheers guys
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James_f
Mar 6, 2024
Great - Great trip, wonder crew. Do not miss this while in NZ. Bay of Islands is great and this tour company did a wonderful job. Highly recommended.
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S2646qdelizabetht
Mar 6, 2024
Wildlife, walking and snorkeling! - Great tour. We were lucky with perfect weather - saw dolphins, seals, birds even a penguin! The islands that we visited were great. Guides were knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend this trip
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Greavesy9
Feb 28, 2024
Great Experience - A must to do. Trip advisor kept us well updated. The crew of the boat were very nice and polite. We managed to go through the hole in the rock as conditions permitted. We were lucky to see several Dolphins. Would highly recommend going with Bluebridge.
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