Marine Life Tour: See Ocean Wonders Through Glass
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821 Ratings
Whitianga

Our exclusive tour is the sole one offering a glimpse into the aquatic life without needing to dip a toe in the water. The transparent panels serve as a perfect viewpoint to observe oceanic creatures. Our team invokes a strong love for the sea, conservation strategies, and our marine sanctuary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 13 The Esplanade - Join us for a 2hr eco tour to explore above and below the surface in the marine reserve and along our stunning volcanic coastline. View spectacular scenery including Cathedral Cove, sea caves, towering pinnacles and blowholes. Sit back and watch and abundance of marine life through the glass panels with the option to take the…
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What's Included
  • Professional and friendly crew
Location
Whitianga Wharf
The Esplanade
Please meet at the Whitianga Wharf 15 mins before your tour departure time. The Whitianga Wharf is located directly across the road from 13 Esplanade.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Travelingfamilyx6
Oct 27, 2025
Fabulous tour - Fabulous tour along the coast. The two crew members did a great job explaining the various stops. Initially, we planned to walk to Cathedral Cove, however on the boat tour not only did we see amazing views of Cathedral Cove, but many other beautiful areas as well,
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Goplaces07997222345
Oct 24, 2025
Great Morning boat trip. - Amelia was very professional and full of knowledge. We loved the pictures of the caves and coves with the map. Very attentive and keen to get in the water with us despite it being a bit cold.
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Michaelda4697re
Oct 16, 2025
Exceptional experience - Exceptional experience and highly rated. Much more than we anticipated. Skipper was very informative and his local knowledge on history, geology and marine life made the experience highly memorable. We have done the walk into Cathedral cove in the past; this is a considerably better experience. Not being able to disembark on the beach was a non- event as we ventured around the coast to be shown some awesome sights. Skipper seems to know some of the fish personally on a first name basis.
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Jennifer_f
Oct 16, 2025
Unique experience - Very informative, beautiful landscapes and a unique experience with the glass bottom allowing you to see the ocean floor and fish
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285nielsl
Oct 15, 2025
Recommended for a day out - Great experience with a knowledgeable guide, definitely recommend doing this! The small group format is perfect for this, allowing for a great atmosphere.
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Ratheesh_g
Oct 3, 2025
It was a nice one time... - It was a nice one time life experience with the family or with friends. Kids will enjoy it more. Guide Bryan was amazing during the trip.
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393nikolag
Sep 30, 2025
Excellent experience - We had an amazing experience on this tour! The tour guide was relaxed, yet professional, even taking a slight detour to see dolphins and pilot whales! The coastline and sights are stunning from the water, and it was a great way to spend a morning!
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Leah_v
Sep 15, 2025
Absolutely amazing, what... - Absolutely amazing, what an experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone else as a must do when in the area
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Rosalie
Sep 9, 2025
Worth doing - An amazing trip with Skipper Mark giving great commentary. Mark went out of his way to show is the various beaches, bays and special landmarks together with the marine life. He also explained the history which we found very interesting. We really enjoyed this trip and would very much reccomend
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Dream58769887159
Oct 23, 2025
Good experience - Great trip. Great boat ride. Great cave s. Would have been nice to get off at Cathedral Cove for a walk around. Would have preferred to have a bit longer snorkling. We were given 5 mins. It was very rushed.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).