Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Thrills
Overview
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2 hours
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The only Cathedral Cove tour combining high speed thrills, excitement & small cave experiences other boats can’t offer. Cave Cruzer 7.8 metres, the only vessel this size able to navigate inside small caves, giant blowholes & caves. Dedicated to explore more spots only accessible by boat over 24kms, getting you closer, for the best unique, unimpeded (no roof) photos & views of wildlife in the Marine Reserve & majestic, volcanic, coastal views possible on the day. See Cathedral Cove, Shakespeare Cliff, Lonely Bay, Cooks & Hahei beaches & more. The only tour with music to experience the acoustics of NZs 2nd largest sea cave, Orua. The prefect mix of time for pictures, local history & geological info. Optional Rock jumping & Snorkel (10mins approx.) amongst the fish or just view over the side.
(All above is subject to conditions on the day)
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not Suitable for infants or children under 10kgs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Whitianga
Meet your Skipper 15mins before departure time, on the Whitianga Wharf at the boat for your safety briefing before you depart.
Ferry Landing Wharf
Listen to some Kauri harvesting history around Ferry Landing & Whitianga during years long ago.
What‘s Included
Boat Tour
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Lunch
Bottled water
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Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Thrills
Reviews
287 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aussie family gets its thrills!
415fang,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, worth the money. Brian was a fabulous guide, very funny and knowledgeable. The thrills were awesome, the boat was comfortable, felt safe at all times even when hitting top speed 81kph on the way back! Highly recommend this experience.
Fantastic tour
chiarazQ2284DW,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top experience, Brian very nice, good guide, nice, confortable and fast driver. We and our sons loved it. Nice music during the cruise. I suggest it!
Trip to remember!!
Vacation61333949511,,Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great way to finish our family holiday, lots of fun, information and thrills. Got to see some amazing spots along the coast line. Great music to haha
Thrills on water .
I4501LMjillm,,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great afternoon of fun on the water! Insider knowledge of best places to see fish and snorkel depending on weather and sea conditions. Highly recommend!
Amazing morning out!
S9824LMsandrag,,Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun! The views were amazing, the caves were mind blowing. Brian was awesome. This tour is a must., added bonus to see where a scence from the Chronicals of Narnia: Prince Caspian was shot.
Rippa Tour!
rebeccamH8586AK,,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a rippa! Brian is an Awesome, funny guide! Worth every cent. Played some crackin tunes through out the tour and had great knowledge of the area. Highly recommended!!
So much coastal beauty to see from the boat!
annhI4707PM,,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it overall, a very unique experience for us! Exciting ride into stunning coastal beauty of beaches & caves! Great commentary from Brian! Very windy day which made the return trip back to the Wharf a bit scary in moments & jarring on the body at times.
Best tour you can take to Cathedral Cove
Q3319GGinas,,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour you can do. It has a little bit of everything-thrills, scenery, snorkeling and the best is the music! Brian was fantastic
Fantastic cave cruiser
702ngairem,,Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic thrilling 2hr ride through caves and on the water around Mercury Bay. Highly recommend when in Whitianga and surrounding bays.
Coromandel coastline
Vacation611299,,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat was fast, the thrills were real, and the views were amazing. I can’t imagine there’s a better way to see the immensely intricate coastline of this section of the Coromandel. Snorkeling (for me) and cliff jumping (for my boys) were highlights. Plus great history and music onboard. Don’t miss it!
From NZ$140.00
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