Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable and stable boating experience. This impressive vessel is powered by two low-emission outboards, which means that it is gentle on the planet while also offering a smooth journey, and with plenty of power to zoom across the waves. The efficient hull shape of the catamaran not only helps reduce emissions, but it also ensures that you will have a smooth and comfortable ride.Brand new ecofriendly catamaran
- Stable and comfortable
- Great visibility and ample room to move around
- Toilet and a warm fresh water shower after snorkeling
- Tea, coffee and refreshments available
- Stay completely dry in all weather conditions
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our journey to the breathtaking Cathedral Cove and the surrounding marine reserve showcases the region’s stunning volcanic landscapes and diverse marine life with snorkeling and swimming opportunities. Although Cathedral Cove is one of the highlights of this tour, there is more dramatic scenery to discover on the Pacific coastline, including Orua Sea Cave, Champagne Rocks, isolated islands, and pristine sandy beaches. Throughout the journey, our professional and friendly guide and skipper will showcase their in-depth knowledge of the natural wonders and rich history of the land, providing commentary over our built-in speaker system. Your comfort is our priority, with tea and coffee available, a shower, and a toilet on board for your convenience. Our experienced staff will ensure your safety and hope to provide you with an unforgettable experience when discovering our magical coastline with us.
What‘s Included
Restroom and changing room
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Coffee/Tea & Water available to purchase onboard
Warm fresh water shower for after swimming
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Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity
Reviews
278 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing family friendly tour with great hosts
woowag,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved our tour with Chris, Fletcher and Libby earlier this summer. Not only did we learn heaps from the informative commentary about the area, we also had an incredible snorkel with huge fish swimming around us in the marine reserve. My two year old absolutely loved the entire experience. The boat was lovely and spacious with the hot shower being a real bonus when we got out of the water. As the conditions were quite still we got to go into a cave and my toddler got to feed the fish off the boat - soooo cool. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody staying in the area. It was unforgettable and I’m so glad we did it. Thank you team!!!
Brilliant trip & superb hosts!
Ewan A,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely brilliant trip with Mercury Bay Discoveries. Chris and Rose were fantastic hosts, proving superb hospitality, fine welcomes, and great information about the local bays & area. The boat was incredibly comfortable and we saw so much of the beautiful coastline - it was just fabulous. The Cathedral Cove was spectacular and we got in to see a wonderful cave whilst aboard the boat. These guys deserve to do really well, and I’d encourage anyone looking to explore the Whitianga/eastern Coromandel coastline to take their trip - it’s a fabulous experience!
Wow, what a fantastic well oiled team and vessel
Vacation03225885990,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris and Fletcher from Mercury Discovery Cathedral Cove excursion were absolutely amazing. The boat was pristine and Chris was most knowledgeable. The parents from South Africa throughly enjoyed the excursion and history. 100% for this Captain and team.
Brilliant Tour and Swimming opportunity
PianoGill,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% book this tour. Chris and Rose were super friendly and helpful and really knowledgeable about the local area. Got a great view of Cathedral Cove and the marine conservation area and inside another cave which was amazing. I also loved the swimming and snorkelling and felt very safe when doing it. Would 100% do this tour again!
Extraordinary views
Rae B,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 2.5 hour tour was the perfect amount of time. We had a knowledgeable skipper, Chris, who was safe and skillfull in steering the boat. We had a lucky day with weather.
Fantastic Experience
Mairi F,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic 2.5hr tour! Highly recommend this experience to anyone thinking about it......just do it! We are a group of four travelling NZ, two from Gibraltar, and two Kiwi's who live in Aus. This well organised coastal tour was an 11 out of 10, showing us the best beaches, scenery and history this part of Coromandal has to offer. The weather and sea's were good for our tour and we got to reverse into a rock cave and feed the snapper off the back of the boat (not possible if the sea is being unkind) something which we will never forget. Well worth the ticket price!
We chose the right activity provider for this. Very much enjoyed. So much to see, and we got to have a swim or snorkel.
Lisa G,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, very good hosts, and was very much enjoyed. We loved it. We saw so much and everything was explained. Time for photos. Really good.
Boat tour cathedral cave etc
Pam S,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly helpful, informative staff. Great views, get good view of cathedral cove, boat entered oahu cave- which was fantastic, good snorkelling oppurtunity about 20 minutes. Informative about the marine sanctury and all the sites.
A coastal treat
Stuart A,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Value for money trip lasting around two & a half hours. A chance to see part of the rare coastal marine reserve. The weather conditions couldn't have been better, allowing us to get even closer to the coastline and sea caves. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Scenic
dzeets,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a good experience and the guides were informative and friendly. Recommended for easy and relaxing travelers.
From NZ$140.00
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