Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity: Eco-Friendly Catamaran Adventure

Experience the Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity on the Mercury Star, a brand new eco-friendly catamaran. Enjoy a comfortable and stable ride, with great visibility, refreshments, and wheelchair accessibility.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cathedral Cove - 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…
What's Included
  • Restroom and changing room
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Coffee/Tea & Water available to purchase onboard
  • Warm fresh water shower for after swimming
Additional Information

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…

Location
1 The Esplanade
The Esplanade
Meet 20 mins before tour on the grassy area beside our orange flag at the end of Blacksmith Lane. This is next to the ramp that leads down to Z Pier where the boat is berthed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Travel66216171858
Apr 30, 2025
Fantastic trip - totally impressed! - Excellent trip! Fantastic boat, crew, commentary, scenery, experiences and safety. Top class! Loved every minute; well worth the $$!!
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Srishti_g
Apr 11, 2025
The tour was an... - The tour was an absolutely amazing experience and one that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. We were fortunate to have perfect weather, which made the entire round trip even more enjoyable. The stunning coastal views, dramatic rock formations, and crystal-clear waters created a picture-perfect setting throughout the journey. The boat itself was in excellent condition—clean, comfortable, and clearly well-maintained. The ride was smooth and allowed us to get up close to the iconic Cathedral Cove and nearby sea caves. It was a truly memorable way to experience the beauty of the Coromandel coastline from the water.
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Oggi1964
Apr 11, 2025
A great cruise & excellent value. - Very friendly & knowledgeable crew, Esther & Graeme were so much fun. Excellent modern clean boat with great facilities on board. Snorkelling is not my thing but we stopped off on the return and several people took a dip and seemed to have a great time. The office was also very accomodating when I made a mistake on my booking which is not always something you find elsewhere (thanks to Adam for that). Highly recommended.
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E2015126
Apr 2, 2025
Would recommend when visiting Whitianga - Enjoyed the trip, able to move around the boat to take photo's, well organized and would recommend the 2hr 30min trip, take your swimmers if you fancy a swim/snorkel
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6gv2k4vs6y
Mar 30, 2025
Best way to see Cathedral Cove - Great time out on the water. Fun friendly crew and lots of local history facts. Then finish off with a snorkel around in the marine reserve. Saw big snapper and stingrays. Worth every penny.
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Billyby2643nq
Mar 28, 2025
Must See Tour at Mercury Bay - Stumbled across this tour by accident and I’m so glad we did. It became one of the highlights of our trip getting to see some amazing volcanic formations, and incredible views down a long stretch of shore line. Some perks of the boat tour are seeing Cathedral Cove from the water angle, boating inside a water filled cave, and the snorkelling where we saw tons of fish. Chris and Esther were fantastic guides with tons of knowledge and very friendly to chat with. If you’re planning a trip in the Coromandel area, definitely make time for this tour! It’s well worth the cost.
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Steveandlynn
Mar 27, 2025
A really good sea trip. - A really great experience! Stunning close-up views of Cathedral Cove, a drive right into NZ’s biggest mainland sea cave and finishing with a swim over the reef amongst a wide variety of fish. Chris and Esther are excellent and knowledgeable guides/hosts - overall a great way to view the Coromandel coast. Highly recommended.
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Vacation35281204749
Mar 27, 2025
Highly recommended!!! - We had the best time on the boat with Chris, Esther and Libby! Our trip was full and the day was calm and sunny 25deg! We absolutely loved our snorkeling (masks, snorkels and life vests provided) Love, love loved it!!!
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T204drdaveb
Mar 24, 2025
Best ever - Brilliant from start to finish. Great boat, friendly crew, great commentary. Great scenery. Perfect. Nz tourism at its best.
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Seaside53168430596
Mar 21, 2025
Girls weekend fun - Amazing guides/hosts (Adam & Esther) fun, informative and stunning views. Beautiful snorkelling too. Felt safe and well looked after. Thanks team
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