Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
Scenic Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands and discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Visit the landing site of Captain James Cook, and stopover on Roberton island for a short walk to the lookout point over the Twin Lagoons. Keep an eye out for wildlife in the Marine Mammal sanctuary, and listen to live commentary and information provided by your local crew on board. Cruising along the Cape Brett Peninsula and to the famous HOLE IN THE ROCK, Cathedral Cave and Cape Brett Lighthouse Stopover on a second island for a chance to explore the nature trails, take a swim, snorkel, relax and enjoy a beachside picnic lunch before cruising back through the outer islands to finish in Paihia/Russell
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Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
What's included in Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Paihia HarbourPass-by Only
Cruise from Paihia, through the inner harbour, along the coastline into the main group of islands
RussellPass-by Only
Departure and Drop off options from the Russell Wharf
Bay of Islands
Cruise among 144 sub-tropical islands in the Bay of Islands Wildlife Sanctuary. Listen to live commentary and information, and keep an eye out for Wildlife throughout the day
Inclusions
- Cruise Route Maps
- Cruising among the 144 sub-tropical islands with live commentary
- Visit the Hole in the Rock (only cruise company endorsed by the Maori Owners of Hole in the Rock)
- Restroom on board
- Masks, Fins & Snorkels are available to use on board (FREE)
- *Pre-ordered Packed Lunches are available as addition. (Contact us directly for options)
- Swimsuit/Towel - if you want to swim (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Go to PIER 10, on the Paihia Wharf for Check-in ***If you are arriving from a Cruise Ship, they will normally tender you into Waitangi Wharf. From there, they provide FREE shuttle buses to transfer you to Paihia Wharf (5 mins on shuttle bus) At the Paihia, you walk down to PIER 10 for checkin.
