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Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock Cruise

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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 at the stunning Otehei Bay Urupukapuka Island
  • Free time to explore the Island or have a swim

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 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 bite to eat from our licensed café (at own expense).

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
  • 1 - 1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay, Urupukapuka Island
  • Get up close to Cape Brett and travel through the Hole in the Rock - when conditions permit

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 10 Nov to 23 Nov 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$144.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$112.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$136.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$112.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$136.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$112.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$144.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$144.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$112.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$112.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$112.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$112.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$128.00
  • Child $72.00

  • Infant Free of Charge
  • Adult$136.00
  • Child $72.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Xiaoxu from China wrote on 07 February 2017

海豚和美景

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ajw from China wrote on 07 December 2017

不要错过 岛屿湾的必须选项

带着周游了一下岛屿湾的岛 给了很多知识介绍 还穿了石中洞 很刺激 我父母也很喜欢 午餐很棒 在船公司自己的岛上餐厅 这些岛都没有大开发 要不来个安曼或者sixth snens度假村都可以的 物超所值 推荐 哦对了 看见海豚了 好多 船长很风趣 甲板上的另一位大叔很帅很有趣 (我的意思是说女孩会喜欢他的)

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juanx from China wrote on 05 May 2017

非常好,值得体验!

看到海豚了,幽默负责的船长,Nice的工作人员。遗憾没穿那个洞,天气海浪的原因。自助餐也不错哦!

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Lu from China wrote on 01 February 2017

非常值得

看了海豚和小企鹅 中午的BBQ也很好吃 下午还去了拉塞尔 船员的服务也特别好 非常难忘的一次旅行

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priyankp1 from New Zealand wrote on 09 February 2023

Boat

My family and I had the misfortune of being on the afternoon 2pm cruise ship on Sunday 5th February 2023. During our time on the cruise, we encountered a number of unsatisfactory service levels that I think you should know of and hopefully do something about. First, the person who was driving the cruise ship was ver rough and not being carful about it. I can let it go by giving benefit of doubt that waves very very hight. Secondly, during this incident we got sick and feel like vomiting but have not given any vomit bags and the staff on duty was not helpful at all instead he was the rudest person I have ever met. To be clear, we did not vomit on the boat, we went to the washroom and did there. I was traveling with my parents who came from India to visit me and visit our beautiful country but had an extremely awful experience, first my dad felt like vomiting and he end up throwing us in the sea instead of on the boat because he was unable to control it and there was not vomit bags handed over. The staff member on duty (I do not remember his name) was extremely rude to him and I will not hesitate to say I think he was racist and commenting you people don’t know anything creating mess here who will going to clean this shit of yours. The tone was so rude that brought tears in our eyes. Secondly, my wife felt like vomit, she ran to the toilet straight away then after her I had to run. The staff member brought bucket of water and say clean your mess - which we didn’t mind and cleaned it as we did not want to make a issues of this. Then my 15 months old daughter vomited on the ship, obviously a kid can’t tell us and it just happened and that staff member started screaming at us again and did not stop, he brought the bucket of water and ask us to clean that again which we did and he still kept on shouting at us, we offered him that we are happy to pay for cleaning it was not in our hands but he did not stop shouting.This staff member needs to be talked to because if this is a kind of service you guys provide to international visitors it is a shame on you guys and you making our country look bad.I have also asked the manager on duty to help us put but of course they were also not interested to solve this issue.I am working in hospitality from last 8 years and I know how to deal with customers and have never ever experienced such a pathetic customer service.We will not be returning back to this cruise ship and will let everyone know about this staff member to be aware off and think before you board this cruise ship.No one deserve to be treated like this like we have been by your staff member.I hope you agree with me that this type of service is completely unacceptable at so many levels. It is not the kind of treatment I would have expected. I am very disappointed from this bitter experience. I would like to hear your thoughts about my complaint and the steps that you are willing to take to prevent such incidents in the future. Regards Priyank Patel

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