Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour: Adventure, Wildlife and Cultural Discovery in Natural Wonders

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bay of Islands - Embark on a journey with us as we explore the 144 sub-tropical islands in the Bay of Islands. Enjoy marine wildlife, insightful commentary, and historical insights throughout the day, with two remote island stopovers (Roberton Island and another location chosen on the day) featuring easy walking trails, breathtaking viewpoints…
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

Set sail on a 4.5-hour Cruise and Island tour in the picturesque Bay of Islands, where natural beauty and cultural exploration await.
As you cruise through the islands, watch for marine wildlife and native seabirds while our expert guides share insights into the history, ecology, and Maori culture.
Stop at Roberton Island, a pristine paradise surrounded…

Location
Paihia Wharf
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alison
Mar 6, 2026
Fabulous day trip and shore excursion - Just fabulous. We did this as a shore excursion from a cruise ship and it was easy to get to and the perfect length. We did the 4.5h trip and that worked well for exploration and relaxation time at the 2 island stops but back in port with no worries at all about time to get the tender back. Blair and Blue were fabulous friendly knowledgeable crew. The boat was spotless and very comfortable. There were about 35-40 people on board so plenty of room but a boat small enough to sail through the Hole. We had spectacular weather and beautiful calm waters. We were so lucky that not only did we have incredible scenery but the joy of spotting swimming penguins, fur seal, Eagle Ray, bottle nose dolphins and even a shark when docked and feeding the fish! A fabulous day thank you!!
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Tyler_t
Mar 5, 2026
Wonderful tour - Our experience was great. The staff was excellent. Hats off to Blaire and Bluebell for such a great job with this tour. Wonderful guides. I loved Blaires jokes as well.
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Andrew_m
Mar 5, 2026
Bay of Islands - A fabulous way to see the Bay of Islands. Fortunately for us the weather was perfect. The scenery was superb. The tour with Blair and Emma was first class. Highly recommend.
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42tiffanyn
Mar 1, 2026
Awesome scenery and amazing crew. - We really enjoyed this trip. Our crew, Blair and Blue (hopefully I got those right) were friendly and helpful and really wanted guests to enjoy the trip. They were great wildlife spotters and adjusted the tour when we saw animals. They Bay is absolutely beautiful and seeing it from the water was a wonderful way to spend the day. Thank you!
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Jean_h
Feb 28, 2026
Bay of Islands cruise. Hike and snorkle - Blair and Audrey were warm. Welcoming, responsive to the customers needs and very competent at their jobs. The tour was everything that was advertised.
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Jane_k
Feb 28, 2026
Great Excursion! - Awesome boat trip to Hole in the Rock and other islands. Blaine and Blue were fantastic guides. They were very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. Definitely recommend!
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Sue_l
Feb 26, 2026
Great cruise and swimming - Take your swimming things! Really enjoyable half day out on the water. We really enjoyed the cruise and the commentary - and were very lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins cross our route. The lunch stop was great, had a lovely dip. We took our own picnic but the kind that could’ve preordered looked really nice too
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L5423ocerinl
Feb 24, 2026
Highly Recommend - We had the best time! The crew was kind and knowledgable about the local area. We appreciated touring with a small company, especially one that gives back to local community and land conservation efforts.
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Nigel_h
Feb 22, 2026
Super cruise - As well as passing through the hole in the rock, this excellent tour of the Bay of Islands included beach landings for a hike to a historic viewpoint, and a stop for a celebratory beer or snorkelling. Blair and Audrey were so helpful and informative, and we were lucky enough to see a large pod of dolphins too.
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Michelleep9526bt
Feb 21, 2026
Bay of Islands - We had an awesome day out with Dan and Blaire. We saw fur seals, a blue penguin and dolphins. Dan and Blaire were fantastic and made our day exceptional. A++++++
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).