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Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour.
Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area.
Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers and couples...experience it all!
• Scenic cruise among 144 sub-tropical Islands
• Two remote island stopovers
• Native bush walks and 360 degree views from the island lookout points
• Visit the famous Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Lighthouse
• Snorkel untouched island reefs
• Lookout for unique wildlife throughout the day
• Interactive commentary and information
• Scenic cruising among 144 subtropical islandsThere's no better way to spend the day....join us on our Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: If you are arriving in Waitangi Wharf, the cruiseship provides FREE shuttle buses for cruise ship guests to transfer you into Paihia (5 minute bus ride)
The bus will drop you off outside the Paihia Wharf. Check-in at PIER 10
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
Suitable for all ages
Please bring a swimsuit & towel, and appropriate clothing for the day
Please bring lunch& drink for the day
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
No-show will forfeit 100% of the ticket cost
Cruise-ship guests need to insure their travel insurance covers them in the unlikely event that the cruise-ship does not stop in port, as we are unable to refund in these situations.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Swim, Snorkel and relax (Mask, Snorkel and fins provided)
Cape Brett Lighthouse
Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
Smaller group tours
Two remote island stopovers
The Famous Hole in the Rock
Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Starting point:
Paihia Wharf, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Starting point:
Russell Wharf, Russell, Bay of Islands, 27 The Strand, Russell 0202, New Zealand
Operated by Island Getaway Tours
368 reviews
Shauna B,Nov 14, 2024
We had a wonderful time! We saw dolphins and a whale! The weather allowed us to go through the hole. The crew were wonderful!
Francine M,Nov 7, 2024
Beautiful area. Very friendly crew. Just a really great day taking in the sights, including the wildlife, and even a little hiking.
Michelle S,Nov 7, 2024
From the minute we interacted with the staff they were fun, helpful, informative. Made an effort to search for wildlife and inform us of the history and fun facts of the area. Highly recommend this
Gustavo O,Nov 3, 2024
We were booked to go out the day before but the weather didn't cooperate so they called and offered to move us to the next day which turned out awesome. The weather was lovely, the sea was "big enough" so my son loved the swells and the adults weren't too seasick. We were very fortunate to have a pod of some 5 or 6 bottle-nose dolphins play around the boat as we came to the first island stop. The staff were very helpful and happy to tweak the times to let us see the dolphins a bit longer. Going through the hole in the rock was cool and the commentary was always informative and entertaining. Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to have a quick zoom around the islands.
Darla D,Nov 1, 2024
We enjoyed our tour. Our tour guides made our trip interesting by keeping their eyes open to marine life along our way to the various islands.