Bay of Islands Snorkelling Adventure

Join Bay of Islands Snorkelling for a personalized tour with friendly fish, stunning scenery, and easy water access. Book your adventure today!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

After being picked up from the wharf, the journey begins past the stunning islands to the crystal-clear waters of the Cape Brett Peninsula. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery en route to the snorkelling spots at Deep Water Cove. All equipment is provided, and entering the water is a breeze with our platform—no need to climb ladders. Delight in observing the…

What's Included
  • Hot fresh water rinse off for after your snorkel
  • A hot soup for after your snorkel
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
  • Towels and swimwear
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Experience the only dedicated snorkeling adventure in the Bay of Islands! Enjoy a small, personalized tour on a vessel that takes you to the pristine waters of the ‘No-take’ zone at Deep Water Cove, protected for over 10 years. Encounter a diverse array of friendly fish, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking scenery.
We accommodate all snorkeling skill…

Location
Russell Wharf, Russell, Bay of Islands
The Strand
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C6698kfthomasl
Jan 31, 2025
Its' a 10! Best guided snorkelling experience ever! - This premium snorkelling experience tour was the perfect final activity for our 5-week tour through New Zealand. Tammy and Scott, the tour operators, expertly picked out two killer spots for our tour: the Deep Water Cove and Hole in the Rock. The Deep Water Cover was full of all kinds of beautiful fish--schools are schools of them--swimming up close, so close that you could touch them (but of course we did not)! Scott was quite the "fish wrangler" who had a special "technique" for bringing the fish to you. He let us try his same technique later and it was AMAZING! (You'll have to sign up for the tour to learn his secret technique of how to bring the fish to you! :-)) At the iconic Hole in the Rock, Scott led us through the big arch, allowing us to inspect marine life in the sun at first and then in the dark (as we passed through the arch) and then in the sun again (when we got out) in succession. It was a sublime experience. Then he took us to a small cave that would fit the snorkellers only in a single file. It was a brief but impactful experience. We then threaded through another low arch just for fun, looking for and found a squad of squid. What a treat! All in all, this tour exceeded our expectations. Scott and Tammy were kind and welcoming. Scott was particularly adept at helping novice snorkellers (like me) feel at ease to truly embrace the experience. The boat was kept impeccable. The onboard quick warm "spray down" and hot soup post-activity were the additional thoughtful nice touches. In short, Tammy and Scott thought of everything! As I told Tammy and Scott, Poor Knights Islands may have clearer water than Pahia, but they don't have Tammy and Scott! We highly recommend this tour to any snorkelling lovers looking for a premium experience.
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Tour49925019378
Jan 31, 2025
A lovely experience - Wonderful trip. Tammy and Scot are very experienced and helpful. Didn’t realise there would be so much to see and do. Swimming through hole in rock was beautiful
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Sarahbp9475pc
Jan 26, 2025
Fantastic experience - My daughter (11) had never been snorkelling before and Tammy and Scott were so encouraging and explained everything so well. They took us to great spots and ensured a great experience for everyone on the tour. The gear provided was great. Tammy also took awesome photos for us with her underwater camera.
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Passport59416643448
Jan 20, 2025
Great day out - Such a fun day out! Weather wasn’t the best but we still had a fantastic time. Great way to explore and see some amazing sights. Would highly recommend.
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Katiesv9687bv
Jan 18, 2025
Highly Recommend!!! 10/10 - I was in Paihia while visiting the Bay of Islands from Australia, and I had an absolutely incredible experience with Bay of Islands Snorkelling! From start to finish, the experience was flawless. Tammy and Scott were so easy to reach, answered all my questions promptly, and ensured the entire experience ran smoothly. They provided all the essential information ahead of time, so we all arrived well-prepared. Tammy and Scott are incredibly knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and shared insight into the local history of the area as well as the marine life. We had a range of snorkelling experience on our trip, from seasoned snorkelers to those who had never snorkelled before. It was fantastic to see how seamlessly Tammy and Scott catered to everyone, no matter their skill level, ensuring the trip was accessible and enjoyable for all. Nothing was too difficult for them to accommodate! I personally really appreciated the smaller group size, which made a huge difference. It allowed for more personalised attention, ensuring everyone had what they needed. With fewer participants in the water, there was more space to enjoy the surroundings without feeling crowded, which made for a much more relaxed and enjoyable snorkelling experience. This is something that i haven’t experienced on other snorkelling tours, which often have much larger group sizes. The whole experience felt intimate and relaxed yet was extremely well-organised and professional. I can’t recommend Bay of Islands Snorkelling with Tammy and Scott enough—it was an unforgettable experience, and I would highly encourage anyone to give it a go if you’re ever in the area!
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Stevenru4677mp
Jan 18, 2025
Great trip - will do again - Awesome skipper and crew mate made for a fun time swimming in great spots with heaps to see and experience. Really appreciated the good quality gear, dry wetsuits, hot shower etc.
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Onair33872266966
Jan 16, 2025
Snorkelling - Went with my family we had an awesome time got to see heaps of fish, feeding them was super cool and everyone was super nice
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T147xrfraserm
Jan 15, 2025
Great trip! - Amazing experience! Super friendly & funny people, the feeding part was definitely a highlight! Thanks for an amazing time!
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Rachelkj5663fo
Jan 10, 2025
Great snorkeling in the Bay of Islands - We had a wonderful trip with Tammy and her hubby Scott! It was great to be on a boat with only 8 snorkelers and not part of a crowd. They were careful that we were all comfortable in the water with the snorkeling gear and did everything they could to make sure that we had great time. Tammy knew exactly where to take us to see lots of different fish and we even saw an Eagle Ray! It was really interesting to swim through a small "hole-in-the-rock" and note how the kelp can't grow in the area shaded by the rock. The best part was feeding the fish sea urchins (they are pests in the Bay) out of our hands! I really appreciated the wet suit and hot water rinse after snorkeling as I get cold easily. The hot soup was great too to warm up. We would highly recommend this company and this trip while you are in the Bay of Islands!!!
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Emmafc592ce
Dec 29, 2024
Amazing snorkeling experience in the Bay of Island NZ - Amazing snorkeling, excellent guides and equipment. Brilliant to be on a dedicated snorkeling trip experiencing the Bay of Islands.
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