• Whitianga - Arrive 15 minutes before departure at Whitianga Wharf to meet your Skipper and receive a safety briefing before setting off.

• Ferry Landing Wharf - Discover the history of Kauri harvesting around Ferry Landing and Whitianga from years past.

• Shakespeare Cliff Lookout - Learn about Captain Cook’s visit to New Zealand and why he named a cliff after William Shakespeare. Pass by Front Beach and Flaxmill Bay while hearing some historical insights.

• Lonely Bay - Cruise close to Lonely Bay and admire the stunning coastline.

• Cooks Beach - Understand why Captain Cook was sent to New Zealand and explore the Cooks Beach Blowhole, conditions permitting.

• Cathedral Cove - Your Skipper will share the area’s history as you approach Cathedral Cove from the sea, marveling at the volcanic formations throughout the Bay.

• Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve - Observe fish in the Marine Reserve from the boat without getting wet, or opt for a short snorkel/swim if you wish. Mask and snorkel provided.

• Hahei - Pass by Hahei and view the headland that was once a Maori Pa (village) site. See through the cave and out the other side, known as the keyhole.

• Hot Water Beach - View Hot Water Beach from a distance, peek inside Ice Cave, and navigate to the Big Bay Blowhole if conditions allow.

Then, explore New Zealand’s second-largest sea cave, “Orua,” and enjoy the incredible acoustics when music is played. Cave Cruzer is the only tour offering this unique experience.

• Mahurangi Island / Goat Island - Venture into Whale Cave as your Skipper shares the history of Mahurangi Island. This may also be your snorkeling spot, depending on conditions.
• Poikeke Island - Pass through our very own “Hole in the Rock.”

• Boat Tour
• Use of snorkeling equipment

• Lunch
• Bottled water

Experience the only Cathedral Cove tour that combines high-speed excitement with unique small cave adventures that other boats can’t provide. The Cave Cruzer, a 7.8-meter vessel, is the only boat of its size capable of navigating inside small caves, giant blowholes, and other caves. This tour is dedicated to exploring over 24 kilometers of spots only accessible by boat, bringing you closer for the best unique, unobstructed (no roof) photos and views of wildlife in the Marine Reserve, as well as stunning volcanic coastal scenery available on the day. Visit Cathedral Cove, Shakespeare Cliff, Lonely Bay, Cooks, and Hahei beaches, among others. This is the only tour that offers music to enhance the acoustics of New Zealand’s second-largest sea cave, Orua. Enjoy the perfect blend of time for photography, local history, and geological information. Optional activities include rock jumping and snorkeling (approximately 10 minutes) among the fish, or simply viewing from the side.

(All activities are subject to conditions on the day)

• Not Suitable for infants or children under 10kgs

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