Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour: Adventure, Wildlife and Cultural Discovery in Natural Wonders

Embark on a 4.5-hour Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour for adventure, wildlife encounters, and cultural discovery. Explore stunning natural wonders and enjoy panoramic views of the Bay while learning about its history and Maori culture.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bay of Islands - Embark on a journey across the 144 sub-tropical islands of the Bay of Islands. Enjoy marine wildlife, insightful commentary, and historical insights throughout the day, with two remote island visits (Roberton Island and another location chosen on the day) featuring easy walking trails, breathtaking viewpoints, and opportunities…
What's Included
  • Stopover on Roberton Island and the Twin Lagoons
  • Smaller groups and personalised
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
  • Visit the Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Lighthouse
  • Two remote island stopovers
  • Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Set sail on a 4.5-hour Cruise and Island tour in the picturesque Bay of Islands, where natural beauty and cultural exploration await.
As you cruise through the islands, watch for marine wildlife and native seabirds while our expert guides share insights into the history, ecology, and Maori culture.
Stop at Roberton Island, a pristine paradise surrounded…

Location
Paihia Wharf
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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R7573gnrachelj
Apr 14, 2025
Great day out with a bit of everything - Excellent day, very knowledgeable skipper made it fun even though the weather was poor. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip and highly recommend it. Sit on top if you can it's great fun.
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Craig_r
Apr 4, 2025
Interesting and fun - Fun cruise of area - we saw a lot of wildlife- hiked- went through the Hole in the Rock. Interesting information during the tour.
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Christine_f
Mar 23, 2025
Bay of Islands Tour with Island Getaway - A fantastic day out Hamish was a great captain and his crew couldn’t do enough for us. Lucky for us we got to go through the hole and the masses of fish and rough seas on the other side was spectacular. Snorkeling and a picnic lunch on an island with a fantastic local and in-depth cultural information was an added bonus . Highly recommend touring with Island getaway Bay of Islands.
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Rubytuesday5557
Mar 19, 2025
A wonderful Bay of Isles Experience. - The boat tour around the islands was fantastic, well worth doing from many angles. Nick and Cass on Island Getaway tours were so friendly and informative. Nick drove the boat perfectly to see the seals on seagull rock, into cathedral rock to see the exquisite blue water and through the hole in the rock. The lunch option was well worth $20, lunch was delicious and plentiful. We would totally recommend this day out.
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Steve_m
Mar 18, 2025
Knowledge friendly staff.... - Knowledge friendly staff. We saw bottle nose and ordinary dolphins and the boat slowed right down so we could experience them for longer.
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Jamesb4329
Mar 18, 2025
Excellent trip! - Thoroughly recommend this!! Scenery is picture-postcard throughout. The staff were extremely friendly & helpful, being flexible to maximise wildlife viewing. The tour has a nice balance: 1.) Wildlife viewing on the bay (dolphins the highlight) 2.) Island stop for a walk & view 3.) Seeing the Hole in the Rock 4.) Island stop for snorkeling/ swimming/ hiking/ resting as you choose.
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Christine_c
Mar 11, 2025
Great... - Great experience,knowledgable guides and very helpful.Boat quite windy.Russell a good place to visit
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Kerry_m
Mar 9, 2025
Fantastic day. The crew... - Fantastic day. The crew were great. Great commentary from the captain. Would definitely recommend these guys.
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Daniel_m
Mar 6, 2025
Excellent tour that was... - Excellent tour that was tailored to the conditions on the day. Staff weee very happy, friendly and knowledgeable.
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Julie7532
Apr 24, 2025
Cancelled tour!! - I booked this tour months ago and was really looking forward to seeing this beautiful area. We got in line 15 minutes early and a worker came and told us they were trying to get the boat working. He returned a few minutes later and told us the tour was cancelled and we should return to their booth to arrange a refund. Of course it was then too late to get on any other boat tour. So disappointing.
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From $93
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).