Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Snorkel, hike, swim, and encounter unique wildlife. Join us now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Island Getaway Tours - Check in at Pier 10 on the Paihia Wharf. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
  • Bay of Islands - This Cruise and Island Tour offers an unforgettable adventure, featuring 2 island stopovers, including the enchanting Roberton Island and a second location chosen on the day. Be amazed by the stunning natural…
What's Included
  • Swim, snorkel, and relax with provided equipment
  • Visit the iconic Cape Brett Lighthouse
  • Enjoy a scenic cruise among 144 picturesque islands
  • Experience intimate smaller group tours
  • Stopover at two remote, serene islands
  • Explore the renowned Hole in the Rock
  • Wildlife spotting with expert commentary and information
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area. Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers and couples…experience it all!
• Scenic cruise among 144 sub-tropical Islands
• Two remote island stopovers
•…

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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Wander45585386458
Jun 25, 2025
Amazing scenic views , great customer service , affordable and fun - Hi there, we went as a school, and man what an amazing day to go. The dolphins really gave us a show for our money and the hole in the rock was worth the wait. I felt like we under paid them for such an amazing activity. Skipper with 27 years of experience I must applaud. Very knowledgeable and very sociable towards his customers even speaks speak te reo :). Loved how clean and safe the boat was at all times. I felt like the crew needed to be more friendly just like their captain but all in all so worth the money and the vibe was vibing. Must do in Paihia and New Zealand residents should be very proud of all its natural glory.
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Realife2015
Jun 6, 2025
Fabulous! - We had an excellent trip, despite the weather being changeable and chilly. The scenery was awesome, and the islands were beautiful. The sea was quite rough out near the rock, but Nick was an expert skipper, and Blue was very reassuring, as I was a little nervous. It was quite spectacular and exciting out in the open sea. I was impressed with the crew's professional manner and authentic references to Maori culture, with excellent pronunciation of Maori words. Would recommend.
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Floydr44
May 18, 2025
Wonderful trip to Hole in the Rock - Captain Nate and Bluebell were a great crew. They we attentive to our every need, very knowledgeable and professional. They provided a great activity.
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J76hgemmab
May 17, 2025
Great trip all round - I did the 4 hour trip. It was a great trip out all round. Staff were friendly, great energy, accommodating and very informative. 2 stop overs, short stops but a chance to walk, explore and relax. We also saw abit of local wildlife and had lovely weather in May.
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711klein
May 8, 2025
Great! - Great crew. Very knowledgable skipper who had a nice speaking voice. Great duration, was able to have nice island chill time and adventurous sea faring.
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Mark
Apr 26, 2025
Fun, safe, knowledgeable, beautiful day in the Bay! - This was a fantastic experience from start to end. Family run business. Blankets were provided for those who might get chilly. The crew was super knowledgeable and kind and welcoming and fun. We even were able to go through the hole in the rock. I enjoyed the snorkeling (no fins though). Spent son’s 8th birthday on the boat. Total trip 4.5-5 hrs. Well run. Bathroom on board. Wish I knew about the second stop that had a restaurant (we packed a lunch), but enjoyed a beer in the island. Highly recommend.
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Pawel_b
Apr 21, 2025
One of the best excursions ever! - The Bay of Islands is one of the most beautiful places on this planet, and this excursion gave us a wonderful taste of what it's all about. The crew—Adam and Kas (hope I got the name right!)—were fantastic: super friendly and full of interesting commentary about the area. Great value for money. Highly recommended!
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Global62362840769
Apr 21, 2025
Great way to see the beautiful Bay of Islands. - We absolutely loved our cruise. The crew were so welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. The islands are beautiful- we loved going up to the lookout on the first island stop, and having a picnic lunch at the second. I highly recommend this tour!
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Acguo
Apr 17, 2025
Great Choice for a Bay of Islands Tour - Excellent boat tour! We stopped at beautiful islands, were able to do short hikes to see gorgeous vistas, had a simple but delicious packed lunch, had a bit of an exciting shot through the “Hole in the Rock”, and saw many dolphins and other wildlife. Highly recommended!
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Linda_b
Apr 27, 2025
Tour was cancelled but... - Tour was cancelled but not until we arrived at pier for the tour. They sent me a Whatsap the night before confirming so they could have sent a message before we took a tender and then a shuttle just to get there and then it was cancelled.
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From $95
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).