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From Paihia: Bay of Islands Small Group Cruise & Island Tour

Activity provider: Island Getaway LTD
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From Paihia: Bay of Islands Small Group Cruise & Island Tour

Activity provider: Island Getaway LTD
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Discover the Bay of Islands without the crowds on a personalized and interactive guided cruise. Stop at two remote islands to take a walk, go snorkeling, swim, or try your hand at paddle boarding.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the Bay of Islands on small-group cruise
  • Set off on native bush walks to discover breathtaking scenery and viewpoints
  • Uncover local history and keep a lookout for wildlife with interactive commentary from your passionate local guide
  • Enjoy snorkelling, swimming, paddle-boarding in the Bay's crystal clear waters
  • Experience more on a smaller, more personalised and interactive tour
Full description

Discover the remote islands of the Bay of Islands on this guided cruise. Get to know the local flora and fauna, dive underneath the waves, snorkel alongside colorful fish, and try your hand at other fun water activities.

Check-in before setting off along the sheltered coastline for a scenic cruise. Stop off at Roberton Island, also known as Twin Lagoons, for a 10-minute walk along the native bush to a breathtaking 360-degree lookout over the bay. 

After the walk, explore the tidal lagoons before stepping back on board the boat and continuing your cruise along the Bay of Islands, keeping an eye out for wildlife. Then, stop at one of the bay’s most secluded and unfrequented bays to try some new activities. 

Snorkel and explore the underwater reefs, stroll on an island trail, give stand-up paddle-boarding a try, relax on the beach, or jump in the water for a swim. Make the day your own, with the activities that interest you most. Finally, board the boat for the return scenic cruise back to Paihia.

Includes
  • Scenic cruise
  • Interactive commentary
  • 2 stopovers on remote islands
  • Wildlife spotting native bush walks
  • 360-degree views from the island lookout points
  • Use of snorkelling and paddleboarding equipment
  • Use of beach tents and picnic blankets
  • Food and drinks

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Date

Meeting point

Check-in at the Island Getaway Office helipad next to the wharf at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Be sure to bring your own swimsuit and towel
  • There is a marine toilet onboard the vessel
  • Tours are limited to a maximum of 20 participants for a more personalised and interactive experience
  • A minimum number of participants are required, in the unlikely event that these are not reached you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 109 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Safety
    4.8/5

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Nice short tour, covers off the basic Bay of Islands. The walk to the top of the lookout takes you to breathtaking views of the Bay. Not much to see during snorkelling but SUP was fun. Lin and Gaby are very sweet hosts. Providing you with bits and pieces of information with an ever smiling face. Recommended for a short trip to the Bay.

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January 3, 2023

Great trip! awesome tour guides. Stopped at 2 islands for a reasonable amount of time, walking to the top of one for an amazing view, the other we were able to snorkel and paddle board / relax for a while. Definitely recommend if wanting to see and explore a bit of the bay of islands!

December 1, 2022

Friendly guide with excellent local knowledge. The boat is well designed for its island visiting purpose. It has a technique for landing on wild beaches involving an extending ramp which means we can walk ashore keeping dry. The boat carries snorkel and paddleboard equipment for passenger use and the guide helps get beginners started.

February 3, 2022

Product ID: 171462