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Join us for an unforgettable cruising adventure and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands!

Join us for an unforgettable cruising adventure and discover the very best of the Bay of Islands!

Highlights

  • View various marine wildlife enjoying their natural habitat
  • High Success rate for marine mammal viewing
  • Stop off for your included buffet lunch at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island
  • Free time to explore the Island or have a swim
  • Fully licenced bar on board

Both stunningly beautiful and historically significant, this spectacular haven draws visitors from around the world, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the Bay of Islands and its diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings.

Sit back and relax as we cruise among the 144 islands with the skipper's expert commentary, including a visit to the famous Hole in the Rock and when conditions allow, travel through it!

Our trips boast a high success rate for wildlife viewing and is your best chance to encounter these amazing mammals, as we are one of only 2 operators with a marine mammal permit!

We will also stop off for a buffet lunch at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island which is considered by some as the most beautiful island within the Bay. Here you will have some free time to swim, explore or relax with a drink from our licensed beachfront bar.

Location: Paihia, Bay Of Islands.

Adult - 10am $180.00 (Aged 16+)
Child - 10am $90.00 (Aged 5 - 15 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)
Adult $160.00 (Aged 16+)
Child $80.00 (Aged 5 - 15 years)

What's included

  • 3 hours scenic cruising
  • Delicious buffet lunch at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island
  • Get up close to Cape Brett and travel through the Hole in the Rock - when conditions permit
  • 1 - 1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island

Duration

  • 4.5 - 5 hours total

Location

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • From 1st December 2024, the 10am departure includes Island Buffet lunch.


    Check In:

    Paihia Departure: Please check in at the Fullers GreatSights / Explore office in the Maritime building at least 15 minutes before departure.

    Russell Departure: Please check in directly to the vessel at departure time at the end of the Russell Wharf.

    Please note we code share with Fullers Great Sights please look out for either a Explore or Fullers Great Sights Branded vessel at your boarding time

    Departure Times: Booking times are ex Paihia. Departures from Russell are 10 minutes later.

  • Child price applies to ages 5 to 15 years. Children under 5 years travel free.

    Discounted bookings are Non Transferable and Non refundable.


Available Bookings from 5 Dec to 18 Dec 2024

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  • Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child - 10am$81.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child - 10am$81.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult - 10am$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child - 10am$81.00
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Odile from France wrote on 25 July 2018

Superbe croisiere

Nous n avons pas eu la chance de croiser dauphins ou baleines seulement des phoques mais neanmoins la traversée elle même vaut vraiment la peine . On longe des îles sauvages et très belles jusqu'au site "hole in the rock" impressionnant.

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Bernard Maurel from France wrote on 15 March 2023

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découverte incroyable. le "hole in the rock" est à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte

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veroniquer from France wrote on 13 November 2024

Un peu decevant

Je ne vois pas à quel moment le bateau à cherché les dauphins. On fait beaucoup de bateau, et on est ensuite déposé sur une île sympa. Le rapport qualité prix n est pas bon

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charlesw from France wrote on 07 December 2019

Belle expérience qui aurait pu être parfaite

J'ai passé un bon moment lors de cette expédition, le personnel est aimable, nous avions de parfaites conditions et la visite de l'île est assez incroyable. J'ai adoré le temps passé sur place. Je ne mets pas la note de 5 étoiles, car je n'ai pas entendu les communications qui n'étaient pas très clair et je suis descendu directement sur l'ile, pensant que tout le monde descendait. J'ai malheureusement loupé la visite du "Hole in the rock" et n'est pas pu profiter pour voir des mammifères marins. Je suis un peu déçu de cela car sans cela, le tour aurait été parfait..

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agathec from France wrote on 27 June 2019

Nul!

Tout avait bien commencé avec un prix attractif (mais tout de même cher) ! Nous avons pris le bateau avec quelques personnes, et là désenchantement : aucun dauphin ou autre d’apercus, passer sous hole était impossible, le BBQ lunch c’est deux saucisses et 1 cuisse de poulet qui nous attendent déjà chauffées...pour s’excuser la compagnie nous offre la même croisière gratuite à refaire .. nous leur expliquons que nous ne reviendrons pas en NZ.. ils n’ont rien voulu savoir. Je ne recommande vraiment pas cette croisière en hiver !

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