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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Liron_a
Mar 6, 2026
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. We loved our skipper Blair and Blue. They were super friendly and knowledgeable. Words can't express the beauty we experienced.
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Andy16yat
Mar 6, 2026
Brilliant trip - well worth it. - This trip is brilliant. The skipper Blair was great and got us through the hole in the rock. Blair and Dan are really knowledgeable and the stops are brilliant. Well worth it
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Paul_k
Mar 6, 2026
Excellent tour! Saw the... - Excellent tour! Saw the hole in the rock and drove through it! Many opportunities for fantastic pictures. Saw a seal, penguins, ray, shark and dolphins that swam right up to the boat. Blair and Blue were amazing tour guides! Really knowledgeable and made every effort to make the tour unforgettable for everyone. Highly recommend this tour!
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Stephen_l
Mar 5, 2026
One of the best tours we have been on - We had a beautiful day with Zach as our captain and Bree as his crew. Zach was so knowledgeable and told us a lot of history and stories about the area. Our cruise was smooth and fun. We stopped at Robertson Island and climbed to the viewpoint at the top. Bree hiked to the top with us and took pictures for those who wanted them. She also gave us great restaurant recommendations for Russell. We went out to the Hole in the Rock but the wind didn't allow us to go through. We were able to get great views. On the way out we saw bottle nose dolphins. Our second stop was at Unupukapuka where we could hike or relax on the beach or eat in the cafe. We had a great time and loved our time spent with Zach and Bree.
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L9920qrdeea
Mar 4, 2026
Loved it! - Fantastic day made all the better by fantastic weather! Great knowledge and stories from our Captain. We will def do again!
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Carrie_g
Mar 4, 2026
Great tour! Would TOTALLY recommend. Hamish (captian) and Brie (crew) were the best! - Hamish and Brie were amazing!! Great captain and crew - worked well as a team. The weather was perfect. They were clear in communications --where to meet, what time to be back, how long we would have. They were considerate if people were starting to get seasick and gave time if people were running a couple minutes late but also were specific that they wouldn't wait forever. Just very considerate to all. They took us through the hole in the rock, stopped by multiple islands and shared the history and slowed for animals we saw. Fantastic time. Would TOTALLY recommend.
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Dianne_h
Mar 4, 2026
Bay Of Islands at its very best. - The cruise was amazing. Zach & Bree were wonderful hosts & Zach really knew the history & Bay Of Islands area. I would definitely recommend this tour when in the North Island.
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Zsuzsi0507
Mar 4, 2026
Amazing views, amazing staff. - Amazing views, amazing guides! Adam's commentary was one of the best we've ever had and we learnt a lot about the Bay. Sakarna was the most cheerful crew, she ensured she spoke with every person onboard, making us all feel so welcome.
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Stay703070
Mar 4, 2026
Wonderful - Wonderful way to spend a good part of a day.
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Elizabeth_s
Mar 3, 2026
Hole in rick - It was a wonderful experience. It was very scenic with beautiful views. I would highly recommend this excursion.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).