Bay of Islands: Discover the Bay Cruise with Island Lunch

Highlights

• Discover some of the 144 stunning islands in the Bay of Islands
• Journey to the iconic Hole in the Rock and if weather permits, sail through it
• Listen to entertaining live commentary from your local Nature Guide
• Enjoy an included Lunch and relax on your 1.5-hour island stopover
• Keep lookout for dolphins, whales, & orca on our Marine Mammal permitted vessel

Description

Set off on a scenic 4.5-hour cruise to discover the very best of the Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery and encounter diverse wildlife in an area soaked in rich culture and history. Board the custome built power cat at Paihia Wharf and be welcomed aboard by the friendly crew. Your crew will deliver a full safety briefing and overview of the trip. Cruise among the 144 islands and enjoy entertaining live commentary from your local knowledgeable skipper. Visit the iconic Hole in the Rock and when conditions permit, you can even travel through it. Spot local wildlife including dolphins, birds, seals and even the occasional whale with a success rate of over 70%. Your trip will also include a 1.5-hour island stop at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island. Included in your trip is a delicious Island Lunch. Enjoy free time to explore the island. If you wish, you can hire kayaks, or paddleboards (available during summer only) or just relax on the beach. You can also choose to extend your stay on the island and return on a later ferry (only available during summer).

Includes

4.5-hour scenic cruise Island lunch (Buffet in Summer, Main Menu item in Winter Jun to Aug) Live commentary in English 1.5-hour island stop-over at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island

Important Information

• A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation
• You will be able to purchase lunch from the café at Otehei Bay
• Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard the vessel
• From December - April: on the day, you can opt to extend your time on the island (subject to availability) and there is also the option to hire paddleboards and kayaks
• Pick-up can be arranged from Russell Wharf subject to availability; please contact the local operator after booking to coordinate
• The activity requires minimum numbers to operate, in the unlikely even these are not met, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund