Highlights & inclusions

4 hours scenic cruise on board our purpose-built vessel with large viewing decks and air-conditioned cabin

Opportunity to view marine mammals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more Marine mammal viewing guarantee – come again for free if we don’t spot any marine mammals during your cruise

1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay to spot the native wildlife reintroduced on Urupukapuka including Tīeke, Kakariki, Toutouwai and more

Learn about the restoration and repopulation of the Islands with native flora and fauna through the efforts of Local Iwi, Department of Conservation and Project Island Song

Enjoy a swim at Otehei Bay on your Urupukapuka Island stop

Boom Netting (conditions permitting)

From

$170.00NZD

Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience

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Adult

Child (5-15yrs)

Infant (0-4yrs)

What you can expect

Set off on a scenic cruise through the Bay of Islands in search of dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and other marine wildlife. As one of only two operators licensed by the Department of Conservation to view marine mammals, our experienced crew will help you discover the incredible wildlife that calls these waters home.

Your cruise includes a 1.5-hour stop at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island, where you'll learn about the region's unique marine sanctuary and the conservation work of Project Island Song to restore native ecosystems and birdlife.

You will also have time to explore the island at the beachfront, swimming and walk the established tracks and spot reintroduced native wildlife including tīeke (North Island saddleback), toutouwai (North Island robin), pāteke (brown teal), Wētāpunga (giant wētā) and more.

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Location

Paihia Wharf, Paihia, Northland 0200

What you need to know

4 hour scenic cruise in the Bay of Islands
1.5 hour island stopover
Opportunity to see marine mammals (such as dolphins, whales, seals & birdlife)
Option to snorkel or swim at Otehei Bay

Allow 6 hours

11:30am
Departs from Paihia Wharf (Russell Wharf if requested)
Operates in summer only (Oct-Apr)

Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
Infants (0-4yrs) travel free of charge
You can also depart from Russell rather than Paihia. Please let us know if this is the case by selecting from Russell when making your booking
Please dress comfortably & bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, warm layer, swimwear, towel & your camera
Light refreshments are available to purchase onboard
You can purchase lunch from the cafe at Otehei Bay, or you are welcome to bring your own picnic
Marine mammal viewing guarantee - this cruise has a 90% success rate of viewing marine mammals, however if no marine mammals are spotted you can cruise again for free.