Marine Life Tour: See Ocean Wonders Through Glass
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803 Ratings
Whitianga

Our exclusive tour is the sole one offering a glimpse into the aquatic life without needing to dip a toe in the water. The transparent panels serve as a perfect viewpoint to observe oceanic creatures. Our team invokes a strong love for the sea, conservation strategies, and our marine sanctuary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 13 The Esplanade - Join us for a 2hr eco tour to explore above and below the surface in the marine reserve and along our stunning volcanic coastline. View spectacular scenery including Cathedral Cove, sea caves, towering pinnacles and blowholes. Sit back and watch and abundance of marine life through the glass panels with the option to take the…
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What's Included
  • Professional and friendly crew
Location
Whitianga Wharf
The Esplanade
Please meet at the Whitianga Wharf 15 mins before your tour departure time. The Whitianga Wharf is located directly across the road from 13 Esplanade.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jacquesburnie_b
May 17, 2025
We will definitely te back (in a low, foreign voice) 😂 - An absolute amazing experience with a very talented and knowledgeable Captain, Michael. We would love to bring our kids from South Africa to experience the Glass Bottom Boat. We will be back in August to bring my Sister from China, for a visit. This was worth every $.
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692ianw
May 5, 2025
An enjoyable and fascinating boat ride. - Very enjoyable boat trip. Being able to see the fish close up and swimming in their natural environment was very impressive. Seeing the coastline up close and with excellent information made it a very worthwhile experience.
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151sunseeker67
Apr 12, 2025
Fantastic! - A must do for the whole family and worth every cent. The crew are great and visiting the marine reserve is incredible, seeing all the fish and the seabed from a perspective we don't normally get unless you dive. We didn't snorkel but most on the trip did and said it was great, they were cold on the trip back though so remember to bring your towel and something warm to put over your wet togs.
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Robert_d
Apr 4, 2025
We had a great tour. It... - We had a great tour. It was very informative and professional. The boat was very comfortable, and the crew looked after us very well.
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Melanie
Mar 27, 2025
Fabulously fun boat trip! - Such a fun couple hours on the beautiful waters of Whitianga! Gorgeous scenery on the prettiest blue waters! Lots of fishes around the glass bottom boat!
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Karen_d
Mar 26, 2025
Spectacular scenery!... - Spectacular scenery! Beautiful weather on our trip! Amazing, friendly crew! Lots of photo opportunities and a chance to swim and snorkel before returning to the wharf!! If you are on the Purangi Road side you’ll have to take a quick ferry ride over to Whitianga Wharf!!
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Ann's
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing experience! - An excellent trip, guided by 2 friendly and informative staff. The trip takes you along the coast, into a cave and the looking through the glass into the sea was amazing!
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Arlene_b
Mar 15, 2025
Great day out. - The wealth of knowledge of the crew makes the trip very interesting. Would definitely recommend this trip to all visitors to the area.
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Karenwf4921se
Mar 11, 2025
Amazing - Absolutely fantastic. Rhiannon and Jared were great guides and made our trip extra special. Their knowledge of the area was exceptional
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Shropshirelad304
Mar 12, 2025
Glass bottom tour - The tour was good to see local landmarks and learn a little more about them. Crewe were knowledgeable and helpful. We did get to see some fish eg red snapper, but nature being nature no larger varieties
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).