4.5 Hours // Highlights of the Bay - inc Hole in the Rock
Overview
Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on a scenic cruise through 144 subtropical islands and along the Cape Brett Peninsular.
Listen to the stories and history of the area, keep an eye out for wildlife, and visit the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island.
Enjoy a stopover on one of the remote islands and take a short walk to the island lookout point for stunning views over the Bay of Islands.
The perfect way to explore the Bay of Islands!
Suitable for all ages, families, solo travelers and couples...experience it all!
Inclusions
- A truly personalised, local experience
- Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
- Small groups and personalised
- Two remote island stopovers
- Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
Join us on board as we cruise the 144 Sub-tropical Islands in the Winterless North (Bay of Islands)
Marine wildlife, Commentary & History through the day, with two remote island stopovers (Roberton Island & Otehei Bay) with easy walking tracks stunning viewpoints over the bay, as well as fish feeding in our protected reserve.
Small groups, personalised, and interactive - the best way to experience the Bay of Islands.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
- Stroller accessible
- Suitable for all ages
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon out on the boat visiting a couple of islands. Dolphins swimming along with the boat was a real highlight of our whole trip, particularly for the kids. Our skipper Nick was relaxed and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this trip!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon out on the boat visiting a couple of islands. Dolphins swimming along with the boat was a real highlight of our whole trip, particularly for the kids. Our skipper Nick was relaxed and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this trip!!Great experience with 2 adults and 2 children, Lyn our driver and guide was fantast, loved learning about the islands and his. Well recommended.
Great experience with 2 adults and 2 children, Lyn our driver and guide was fantast, loved learning about the islands and his. Well recommended.Three hours with lots of things to see and do: we stopped at Motuarohia and saw a historic site, a fascinating island layout, and a superb vista point (well maintained). We then made our way to Urupukapuka and took in the views of this neat, pastoral island with pristine waters and clean beaches....
Three hours with lots of things to see and do: we stopped at Motuarohia and saw a historic site, a fascinating island layout, and a superb vista point (well maintained). We then made our way to Urupukapuka and took in the views of this neat, pastoral island with pristine waters and clean beaches. We spent just the right amount of time on the water so the kids enjoy it, but not too much that they would get bored. We hiked, looked at tide pools, and talked to sheep. Lin was a very good guide: knowledgeable, patient, and attentive. We appreciated that he was not over-the-top like some guides are =) We highly recommend him. We had a great time and we would use Sea Shuttle again.My husband I visited the Bay of Islands during the NZ winter, and our trip would not have been the same had we not booked a cruise with Sea Shuttle. Firstly, the customer service was outstanding! You certainly get a different and much more personal experience booking with a small, local business....
My husband I visited the Bay of Islands during the NZ winter, and our trip would not have been the same had we not booked a cruise with Sea Shuttle. Firstly, the customer service was outstanding! You certainly get a different and much more personal experience booking with a small, local business... The cruise itself was fun, informative, and... simply spectacular to be out in the bay. This is a must! (Maybe you'll be lucky like us and see a little blue penguin!) I highly recommend Sea Shuttle BOI— If we visit the area again, I know we will do our best to join them on the water again!Fantastic service - we went on the Winterless North Cruise. The advertised time did not work for us but Sea Shuttle changed the departure time to suit our party of four - thank you.
Fantastic service - we went on the Winterless North Cruise. The advertised time did not work for us but Sea Shuttle changed the departure time to suit our party of four - thank you.Thanks Sea Shuttle.Amazing 3hr journey.Skipper Lin efficient & knowledgeable from safety induction to disembarking at Paihia. Craft well set up for older patrons, with the hydraulic ramp to disembark onto beaches, and assistance to disembark at wharves. Our trip was to celebrate my wifes 75th bir...
Thanks Sea Shuttle.Amazing 3hr journey.Skipper Lin efficient & knowledgeable from safety induction to disembarking at Paihia. Craft well set up for older patrons, with the hydraulic ramp to disembark onto beaches, and assistance to disembark at wharves. Our trip was to celebrate my wifes 75th birthday.Hoped to see a few dolphins.No luck maybe next time.Definitely a next time.Skipper allows generous shore time to take in the amazing views from the islands. GeoJan1428