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
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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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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Northstar789349
Apr 16, 2025
Fabulous teip - Fabulous trip even though the weather was not ideal. Upgraded from the 3.5 hour trip to 4.5 with two stop overs. Trip adjusted for the conditions. Very knowledgeable skipper and helpful staff. Highly recommend the small more personal tour.
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Elaine_m
Apr 8, 2025
Can be pretty rough out... - Can be pretty rough out on the open water. Great guides. Very picturesque. Just the right amount of time.
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Amsterdam59
Apr 8, 2025
Great experience. Great crew. Weather conditions were taken into consideration which made it an enjoyable day. - Small number of people on board and fabulous crew. The two island stops were a great opportunity for an explore. Loved it!
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Solar7seven
Apr 6, 2025
Sea and swimming - Fantastic trip where we go into the main hole section and we also spotted seals bathing. with lovely time to swim from the island
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Brian_m
Apr 3, 2025
Fantastic Day - Fantastic day, saw dolphins, seals, a penguin, some great scenery. Water can be a bit rough, but boat is very stable Going through the hole in the rock was a highlight Great crew on the boat
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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 $94
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).