Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands

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Adult (15-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

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Paihia Wharf Departure

2 Adults x $78.79

$157.58

Approx Total

$157.58

Starting point:
Island Getaway Tours, 69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand

Russell Wharf Departure

2 Adults x $78.79

$157.58

Approx Total

$157.58

Starting point:
Russell Wharf, Russell, Bay of Islands, 27 The Strand, Russell 0202, New Zealand

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Small group tours
Stand-up Paddleboarding (all equipment provided)
A truly personalised, local experience
Swim, Snorkel and relax (all equipment provided)
Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
Two remote island stopovers
Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Bay of Islands Half Day Cruise & Island Tour. Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands! Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area. Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers and couples...experience it all! • Two remote island stopovers • Native bush walks and 360 degree views from the island lookout points • Snorkel unfrequented island reefs • Try stand-up paddle boarding • Lookout for unique wildlife throughout the day • Interactive commentary and information • Scenic cruising among 144 subtropical islandsThere's no better way to spend the day....join us for a 3.5hr Cruise and Island Tour

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Itinerary

Bay of Islands

• Meeting at the Salt Air Office (Next to the Paihia Wharf) at 3.20pm, for our 3.30pm departure. Our crew will greet you and welcome you on board for the day • Take a seat as we begin cruising the sheltered coastline towards the outer islands • Keep and eye out for local wildlife as your skipper and crew will point out local hot-spots and provide plenty of history and information about the area. • Our first stop is Roberton Island (also known as the famous Twin Lagoons) where we disembark and take a 10 minute walk amongst native flora and fauna to the island lookout point - a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Bay of Islands. • Take some time exploring the tidal lagoons, or take relax on this secluded island before making your way back on board the boat. • Our tour continues as we cruise among the 144 islands the bay has to offer. Keep an eye out for marine life and unique shore birds that live in the area - sometimes we are lucky enough to spot dolphins and a variety of other wildlife throughout the day!! • Arriving at our second island stop, we begin our activities....all equipment is available for you to discover the underwater reefs with snorkelling gear provided, and opportunities to give Stand-up Paddleboarding a try. • Take a walk along one of the island trails, enjoy a swim or relax on the unfrequented beaches in the warmth of the sun....some days, you can even try fresh NZ Kina (seafood) - there are options for everyone. • After our time on the second island, we begin our cruise back home through the islands following the coastline back into Paihia. • Whether you are a solo traveller, a couple on a honeymoon, or a family on vacation, your visit to the Bay of Islands isn't complete until you have experienced our Afternoon Cruise & Island Tour

3 hours

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
Suitable for all ages
Please bring a swimsuit & towel
Minimum passenger numbers apply; if not met, we reserve the right to upgrade to our 4.5hr Tour (at no extra cost) or refund your tickets
Water and something to eat is recommended.

Free Cancellation

January 21100% refund

January 22No refund

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Awesome time on the water

Published on Feb, 2025

Outstanding day on the water. Small group tour was great. Friendly, helpful staff and awesome sights! A great way to see the islands. Highly recommend

Hundred percent recommend with this local company

Published on Feb, 2025

Captain and the crew were exceptional!! I would recommend this local tour company to everyone. They know what they’re doing. They took good care of us and it was an exceptional excursion. I’ve had numerous in my life and by far this is one of the top five.

Great afternoon & swim in the bay of Islands

Published on Feb, 2025

Nice island hopping in a small & tranquil group. Great crew who gave some nice explanations about the environment, provided a warm atmosphere and where very helpful. Perfect balance between sailing, exploring and swimming.

Awesome

Published on Feb, 2025

Was awesome! Loved the paddle boarding in particular. Thanks, especially to Zack, our host. We saw and learned a lot, highly recommended

Fun beautiful relaxing

Published on Feb, 2025

This was a great way to see the Bay of Islands and its beauty. The Island Getaway tours staff were really friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend this cruise to anyone visiting this area. Thankyou so much!

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