Marine Life Tour: See Ocean Wonders Through Glass
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796 Ratings
Whitianga

Our exclusive tour is the sole one offering a glimpse into the aquatic life without needing to dip a toe in the water. The transparent panels serve as a perfect viewpoint to observe oceanic creatures. Our team invokes a strong love for the sea, conservation strategies, and our marine sanctuary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 13 The Esplanade - Join us for a 2hr eco tour to explore above and below the surface in the marine reserve and along our stunning volcanic coastline. View spectacular scenery including Cathedral Cove, sea caves, towering pinnacles and blowholes. Sit back and watch and abundance of marine life through the glass panels with the option to take the…
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What's Included
  • Professional and friendly crew
Location
Whitianga Wharf
The Esplanade
Please meet at the Whitianga Wharf 15 mins before your tour departure time. The Whitianga Wharf is located directly across the road from 13 Esplanade.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Arlene_b
Mar 15, 2025
Great day out. - The wealth of knowledge of the crew makes the trip very interesting. Would definitely recommend this trip to all visitors to the area.
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Karenwf4921se
Mar 11, 2025
Amazing - Absolutely fantastic. Rhiannon and Jared were great guides and made our trip extra special. Their knowledge of the area was exceptional
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Coral_r
Mar 8, 2025
Do it!! - Rhi and Brian were fantastic boat operators, and the tour was incredible! Highly recommend. During the warmer months, wear a bathing suit for the snorkeling at the end of the tour. We were lucky- the day we went the water was crystal clear with tons of fish and we even saw a sleeping seal!
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Annainportland
Mar 7, 2025
Beautiful day on the water - Our captain and her assistant did an outstanding job both telling us about what we were seeing and keeping us safe. Caitie and Aliza make a great team and we can highly recommend them. We were lucky that it was a beautiful day and we saw lots of amazing fish. We hope we make it back to Northern New Zealand again some day.
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Vicki_o
Mar 6, 2025
Excellent experience - It was amazing! Stunning views and knowledgeable guides. Not overcrowded, so everyone had great views. Michael and Amber were great
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K475fokrisl
Mar 5, 2025
Simply the best! - What a great experience we had with a fun and knowledgeable crew - Brian and Riannon. Felt safe the whole time, learnt a lot about the area and got to see the beautiful fish in the marine reserve. Stunning vistas, beaches and rock formations. I wasn't brave enough to swim but others did on our boat. Looked amazing. Ever since I was a kid fishing I wanted to see what the fish were doing under the water and on the glass bottom boat you can see everything very clearly. And then when it was time to motor back the boat went like a dream with two 150 hp outboard engines providing the power. Definitely recommend the experience :-)
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Rogerf2068
Mar 4, 2025
Amazing glass bottom boat tour - make sure you book this when in Whitianga! - Awesome trip to see the marine reserve and gorgeous beaches including Cathedral Cove. Caitie and Amber were our tour crew who were very informative. We loved the glass bottom boat which enabled to see the sea bed and beautiful coloured fish. Thoroughly recommend!
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Connor_f
Mar 2, 2025
This was a great tour. ... - This was a great tour. We had knowledgeable guides, a wonderful tour throughout the reserve and the snorkeling was fun at the end. I would recommend this trip.
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Z4716noellies
Feb 28, 2025
Amazing trip! - Today me and my family went on the glass bottom, we had the most amazing time with our lovely, friendly workers, Caitie and Xanthe, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a boat trip to cathedral cove and the snorkelling at the end was the best part! I do wish we could've gotten out of the boat at cathedral cove but I understand this might not be possible! Thank you Caitie and Xanthe for the excellent experience!
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Shropshirelad304
Mar 12, 2025
Glass bottom tour - The tour was good to see local landmarks and learn a little more about them. Crewe were knowledgeable and helpful. We did get to see some fish eg red snapper, but nature being nature no larger varieties
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