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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564denisew
Dec 5, 2024
Amazing amazing - Fabulous cruise, amazing scenery and very informative commentry. Staff were super big thanks to Bluebell and Hamish for going the extra mile. Would highly tecommend doing this cruise
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Dazzer999
Nov 25, 2024
A great trip with the best company - Despite a ticket mix up the afternoon before, we finally got to do the tour the following morning. Charlotte dealt with the mix up brilliantly and Adam (the boss!) came and apologised in person - great customer service and really nice people. The tour itself was fantastic and incredibly well run. Great skipper, informative friendly guides and a really good boat. We saw Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Little Blue Penguins and a Fur Seal. A casual relaxed day around the amazing Bay of Islands. We even got to pass through the Hole in the Rock. Thank you to all at Island Getaway you were great!
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Nigel_a
Nov 23, 2024
1st class tour - 1st class tour run by an experienced, knowledgeable, crew. Got to sail through the hole too, as weather conditions were suitable! Saw a large pod of dolphins, who put on a great show of their playtime! Also saw a little blue penguin, a great spot by our captain Hamish. We would 100% recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Bay of Islands….it was a great half day trip! Thank you.
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Diane
Nov 23, 2024
exceptional hole in the wall tour - outstanding tour. we loved two island stopovers (hikes available) and visit to hole in the wall was amazing. customer service from staff was 10/10 . tea/coffee with cookies and blankets much appreciated. we saw whales although that was a rare treat. highly reccomend.
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Climber38131880541
Nov 21, 2024
Must do trip if in Bay of Islands. - Turned out to be a great day for weather. Journey was all as advertised and able to get to the hole in rock on calm sea. We were fortunate to have a school of Dolfins join the boat as it left the first stop off. They were keen to show off their skills behind the boat giving is all a spectacular display. The crew were very helpful and informative throughout the trip. Big thumbs up guys. Thanks for a great day.
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680harshithap
Dec 5, 2024
Amazing trip, definitely worth doing in paihia - A fantastic trip, 100% recommend. The weather was absolutely beautiful and we got to see dolphins and penguins multiple times. The crew were so lovely and helpful too and the boat itself was so clean and well kept. Wish the island stopovers were a little longer but it was perfect as is too.
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Tsut_l
Dec 5, 2024
Amazing exploration of sea life and dolphins - It was such an exhilarating experience . Staff was friendly and very accomodating. We saw dolphins and some birds. The boat got through the hole and that was amazing, overall an exciting and wonderful cruise
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John_d
Dec 3, 2024
Not to be missed if you're in the area. - Fantastic trip. Everything on time and well organised and then excellent hosts onboard that were enthusiastic and full of interesting information.
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549keitha
Dec 2, 2024
Enjoyable cruise, but weather and seaside dependant. - Comfortable boat. Informative crew. Saw lots of sea birds and little blue penguins swimming. 4.5 hrs flew by. Flexible arrangements for drop off in Russell
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Trek692036
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing experience - Great day. Very informative and captain stopping each time we experienced wildlife. Saw two types of dolphins a seal and a penguin. Many types of beautiful birds. Going through the rock was awesome.
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