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 - Join us on board as we cruise the 144 Sub-tropical Islands in the Winterless North (Bay of Islands)
    Marine wildlife, Commentary & History through the day, with two remote island stopovers (Roberton Island & a second island location) with easy walking tracks stunning viewpoints over the bay, as well as snorkelling/swimming.
    Smaller…
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

Embark on a 4.5-hour Cruise and Island tour in the stunning Bay of Islands, where nature’s wonders and cultural exploration await.
Visit the famous “Hole in the Rock,” a breathtaking natural formation showcasing the Bay’s unique geology and the Cape Brett Lighthouse
Stopover on Roberton Island, a pristine paradise surrounded by crystal-clear waters and…

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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Sally_a
Dec 14, 2024
Great way to visit Bay of Islands - We had a wonderful time cruising around the Bay of Islands. The crew was safety focused and very knowledgeable. We were able to see a pod of dolphins and learned about their behavior. The hike to the lookout was a nice addition. As we approached the Hole in the Rock, we learned about the geology and got to pass through it. The only complaint is the place we stopped to snorkel was more of a swim beach. Not much to see below. This trip was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon when our cruise visited this port.
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Barbara_b
Dec 12, 2024
Excellent Boat Tour in the Bay of Islands - This is a wow of a tour...from the incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff/crew, to the incredible places they take you! We were especially grateful for this highly communicative tour outfit because our ship's tender was delayed due to a medical emergency. We thought we'd miss out completely but NO! They waited for us and extened the tour for everyon to make up the lost 45 minutes!! And we saw whales...such a phenomenal experience in the Bay of Islands...
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Julia_m
Dec 8, 2024
Everyone on the trip was... - Everyone on the trip was amazing easpecially Bluebell. Fantasia trip with amazing crew. Highly recommend
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Johnanna_g
Dec 6, 2024
Wonderful excursion at Bay of Islands - Had a great time on our excursion off the cruise ship! The shuttle bus from Waitangii left us at the information center, and the wharf was just around back. At Two Lagunes, pod of wild dolphins greeted us. Nice short hike with a great view, and yes, the water is really that blue! Went THROUGH hole in the rock. Wonderful day!
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Travis_s
Dec 4, 2024
Unforgettable - Words can’t describe what an amazing experience this was! Thank you to the crew Capn Hamish, Blubell and Cooper, you guys made this experience what it was! We appreciate you! If you want to see all the sights and wildlife this is the tour for you. We saw dolphins minutes into the trip, tons of birds an are so happy we did this, checks so many boxes for the active NZ visitor. Thank you Crew!
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Larry_j
Dec 2, 2024
The Beautiful Bay - A nice day out on the Bay a little bit bumpy but we still enjoyed our day out the crew looked after us we and enjoyed our peaceful lunch location
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Shaonumq
Dec 2, 2024
Beautiful bay of islands - I went on this great tour with my family. What an amazing experience, the staff were just the best. Excellent commentary that was very imformative and had me cackling like a hyena. We got to stop over and rest enjoy beautiful spots and go through the hole in the rock 2x. Tish, Hamish, and Conor, I believe their names were (sorry if i have the names wrong). Thank you for being such a solid team and helping me drag my girls pram along 🤣 really appreciate it.
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Anthony_c
Nov 23, 2024
Awesome Experience! - Well organised from start to finish. Hamish, Trish and Copper are friendly and very knowledgable. We had such a great time and felt very comfortable throughout the trip. Highly recommend these guys!
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Andy_p
Nov 19, 2024
Hole in the Rock - Well informed Crew, who told of the history of the Bay of Islands. Dolphin and Whale sightings. Good weather, an enjoyable trip all round.
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222warrene
Nov 16, 2024
Wonderful day on the bay - Just a spectacular day with great scenery, great guides and saw orcas, dolphins and a little penguin. The walks were a great way to break up the day and see some awesome views. Didn't matter that it was a bit overcast. Going through the hole was a highlight.
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