Bay of Islands Cruise: Fast Boat to Hole in the Rock

Experience the fastest boat to the Hole in the Rock. Enjoy thrilling speeds, stunning views, and wildlife on this 1.5-hour Bay of Islands adventure.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Motukokako Island / Piercy Island - Visit the dramatic cliffs of the Cape Brett Peninsula and travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako, conditions permitting
    Enter the amazing Cathedral Cove if conditions permit
  • Urupukapuka Island - Learn about some of the history and unique geography of Bay of Islands and with stops to take…
What's Included
  • Lifejackets included
  • Travel to Motukokako Island (The Hole in the Rock) and return to Paihia. 1hr 30mins duration
  • Entertaining Commentary from your Skipper
  • Wet weather jackets included (if required)
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pick ups not included
  • Lunch, Snacks and Beverages
Additional Information

Ocean Adventure offers the quickest route to the Hole in the Rock, blending excitement and exploration with a perfect mix of speed and adventure. The journey includes stops to observe wildlife, learn about the Bay of Islands, and capture memorable photos. Ideal for families and thrill-seekers, it provides the excitement of racing across the water while…

Location
69A Marsden Road
Marsden Road
Check in at the Maritime Building at the end of the Paihia Wharf for your safety briefing.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daniel_b
Feb 8, 2025
Great way to see the sights quickly - Very memorable experience, great skipper with entertaining commentary. The kids were a bit nervous at first but absolutely loved it once we got going.
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Ian_w
Jan 10, 2025
Seats are not the... - Seats are not the comfiest for the ninety minute trip. Best to bring sunblock and a hat if enjoying this attraction in the summer.
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Earl_t
Jan 1, 2025
Most fun in a while - Awesome! Great fun. Great Captain Great Boat. I haven’t had this much fun in a long time. Beautiful trip!
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Pgc369
Dec 29, 2024
Fun trip - Great fun, well worth the money! The boat and all the equipment and clothing was first class. Pock a centre aisle seat if you'd rather not get wet! But it's only salt spray.
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Monika_t
Dec 14, 2024
Fun boat ride - Fun and fast boat ride to the hole in the Rock. Also saw a pod of dolphins on the way there. Enjoyed it despite the rainy weather.
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Andrea
Dec 10, 2024
Dope boat ride - Captains were chilled out & all round cool dudes Excellent choice in music for the atmosphere (80s rock goes hard) Great engagement with passengers too, very fun & funny
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Discover230745
Dec 4, 2024
So much fun!!! - This was the best and quickest way to see the hole in the rock, it wasn’t scary and it was great we got so close and were able to go through the hole twice and once to go into the cave on the other side, our boat captain was fantastic and pointed out so many interesting things
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Noddona
Feb 3, 2025
Hole in the rock at speeed - Trip was great . Unfortunately the sound system was only half working and we were on the bad side of the boat. Skipper great and not his fault. Very exhilarating
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Passenger49832824601
Dec 29, 2024
Fun and Fast but LOUD. - Stunning boat ride! The boat went very fast but conditions were fine so not as much bouncing as we'd hoped for. The skipper failed to greet us as we arrived and hastily strapped us all in without a word! A smile and a greeting would have been appreciated. When he finally did greet us through the speakers we couldn't hear a thing as we were at the back and close to the engine. I recommend getting a seat at the front if you can, but it looked like most people couldn't hear him anyway. I'd want ear plugs next time if I was that close to the engine! Overall a fun experience with fabulous weather.
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Jonathan
Jan 8, 2025
3hr of missed expectations :-( - Original booking cancelled as ‘fast boat’ had a mechanical fault - these things happen. We were transferred to the 3-hour boat cruise. This is probably better sold as a 2hr cruise or some sort of basic lunch included with a 3hr option. We were not so lucky to see any marine wild life. The Captain tried his best but overall it kinda felt like a 3hr search for animals we couldn’t find. So all rather ‘ordinary’. Sorry!
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