Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruise

From $84.03 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 14 travelers in total.

Adult (16-100) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 14

Child (3-15) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 14

Infant (0-2) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 14

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

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

2hr scenic & marine viewing

2 Adults x $84.63

$169.26

Approx Total

$169.26

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Professional and friendly crew

Overview

Our unique tour is the only one to show you the marine life without getting wet. The glass panels provide a clear window to spotting marine life. Our crew are passionate about the ocean, conservation and our marine reserve.

Meeting points

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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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 plunge and snorkel amongst the fish. Equipment supplied. Learn all about the marine life and geology within the marine reserve. Our professional and friendly crew have extensive knowledge of the area and provide a fun and factual commentary on our Maori and European history. Let the passionate crew teach you about our amazing marine reserve, our ocean and sustainability. Our mammal watch permit allows us to sustainably interact with any dolphins, whales, orca and seals we see while on tour. Our tour exclusively offers the chance to see above and below the surface and is dedicated to offering the best experience on the water. With excellent ratings and service awards, bookings are essential. Tours depart daily from the Whitianga Wharf.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Amazing trip!

Published on Feb, 2025

Today me and my family went on the glass bottom, we had the most amazing time with our lovely, friendly workers, Caitie and Xanthe, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a boat trip to cathedral cove and the snorkelling at the end was the best part! I do wish we could've gotten out of the boat at cathedral cove but I understand this might not be possible! Thank you Caitie and Xanthe for the excellent experience!

Great way to see the beautiful coast and the marine life.

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a wonderful few hours in the company of a great crew. Friendly and very knowledgeable about the place and wildlife. Certainly a must on any visit to Mercury Bay, it was the best way to see Cathedral Cove. The glass bottom was so good to enable us to see the fish and seabed. We got to see some seals too but no dolphins (not really expected). The snorkelling at the end was the best bit for me as we got to get close up to the fish in such clear water. The trip was worth it just for the swim with the fish!

Great time!

Published on Feb, 2025

Take your swimming gear as swimming with the fish is the best bit. Crew were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable about area and wildlife.

Great way to spend a few hours

Published on Feb, 2025

The views were great. Fish galore Captain and first mate did a good job of showing us the sights and the fish . cathedral cove , and reserve saw seals and birds went snorkeling

Great trip. Would recommend

Published on Feb, 2025

Excellent trip. Small boat so was not overload with people. Very informative crew. Seeing the fish from the glass bottom was great. Snorkeling was great fun. Definitely recommend.

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