Treat yourself on this Bay of Islands overnight cruise. Enjoy cruising the pristine tranquil waters of the Bay of Islands as you watch the sun rise and set from the privacy of your own sea view state room on this ultimate 2-day experience. You can either choose to join the cruise in Paihia or include coach transfers from Auckland.
Highlights
- Relax as you cruise the tranquil and sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands on the newly launched small cruise vessel Ipiriri
- Overnight accommodation in a king or twin bedded state room with large exterior windows and full-size ensuite
- Complimentary coffee and tea throughout 2-day cruise
- Enjoy afternoon tea, full buffet dinner and breakfast
- Free use of the snorkeling and kayak equipment
- Full commentary on the history of the Bay of Islands
- Hotel pickups available from Auckland city hotels and Paihia hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Bay Of Islands Overnight Cruise
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Bay of IslandsNext morning, sunrisePhoto by: Nicole HGermany, 02 2010 -
Bay of IslandSome beautiful sceneryPhoto by: Joan D03 2012 -
Bay of IslandsJoan and Jack enjoying the cruise.Photo by: Joan D03 2012 -
Bay of islandsTreat grounds PahiaPhoto by: hoolio01 2012 -
bay of islandsWar canoe at the treaty grounds PahiaPhoto by: hoolio01 2012 -
Bay of islandsOld graves in RussellPhoto by: hoolio01 2012 -
Bay of islandsTown of RussellPhoto by: hoolio01 2012 -
Bay of islansfantastic weatherPhoto by: hoolio01 2012 -
Bay cruiseBeautifulPhoto by: hoolio01 2012 -
Baysunset over the bay of islandsPhoto by: hoolio01 2012 -
Bay of IslandsLow tight, able to see the benchPhoto by: Nicole HGermany, 02 2010 -
From the BeachWent for a walk through the rocksPhoto by: Nicole HGermany, 02 2010 -
4 Deck BoatView from the beach onto the boatPhoto by: Nicole HGermany, 02 2010 -
Full MoonJust before midnight, it was still so warm at nightPhoto by: Nicole HGermany, 02 2010 -
Bay of Islands, New ZealandThe view from the sundeckPhoto by: David RAustralia, 01 2010 -
Useful Information
Bay Of Islands Overnight Cruise
Step aboard Ipipiri, the newly built, four storey state of the art small ship offering stylish interiors and 30 state rooms. The rooms are spread over two decks and all include full sized ensuites and seaviews allowing you to take in the Bay of Islands' spectacular scenery from the privacy of your own cabin. The two other decks offer a spacious sundeck and a 70-seat restaurant with indoor/outdoor dining and bar.
Once on board, you will be quickly submerged into the region's breathtaking beauty. Learn about the Bay of Islands historical and cultural significance as Ipipiri cruise meanders through the 144 islands of the Bay. When the ships anchors, there are opportunities to take part in many activities including snorkeling, kayaking and swimming.
As the sun sets behind the islands of the bay and your cruise ship finds a sheltered cove to moor overnight, the ambiance transforms aboard Ipipiri. New Zealand wines, local cuisine and the knowledgeable crew help create the perfect setting for an unforgettable exploration of the Bay of Islands.
The Vessel's specifications
Once on board, you will be quickly submerged into the region's breathtaking beauty. Learn about the Bay of Islands historical and cultural significance as Ipipiri cruise meanders through the 144 islands of the Bay. When the ships anchors, there are opportunities to take part in many activities including snorkeling, kayaking and swimming.
As the sun sets behind the islands of the bay and your cruise ship finds a sheltered cove to moor overnight, the ambiance transforms aboard Ipipiri. New Zealand wines, local cuisine and the knowledgeable crew help create the perfect setting for an unforgettable exploration of the Bay of Islands.
The Vessel's specifications
- Type: Catamaran
- Length: 46 metres (circa 150 feet)
- Width: 13 metres (circa 40 feet)
- Height: 11metres (circa 30 feet)
- Decks: 4 decks
- Two identical accommodation decks
- One dining/bar deck with indoor/outdoor flow
- One sundeck
- Cabins: 30 identical King sized state rooms with full sized ensuite's and sea views
Itinerary
DAY ONE
- 7.30am - Coach to Paihia from Auckland, hotel pickups commence prior to this time
- 11.30am - Hotel pickup from Paihia hotels
- 12.30pm - All guests check in at the Maritime Building
- 1.00pm - All guests depart the Maritime Building to Opua to board Ipipiri
- 1.30pm - Vessel departs Opua.
- 1.30-3.00pm - Vessel cruises through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands. Afternoon Tea is served (assortment of freshly baked muffins and coffee/tea).
- 3.00pm - 5.30pm - Afternoon activities
- 7.30pm - Buffet dinner is served
- 9.00pm - Relax, unwind, view the stars and take in the stillness of staying overnight on a luxury catamaran anchored in a sheltered bay
- 6.30am - Coffee and tea
- 7.30am - Breakfast to be served in The Dining Room
- 8.30am - Optional activities available departing from Ipipiri. (These must be pre booked the evening before)
- 9.00am - Vessel departs for Cruise back to Opua
- 9.30am - Optional activities available via Russell on the way back to Opua
- 10.00am - Vessel arrives back in Opua, coach transfer back to Maritime Building
- 10.30am - 11.00am -Passengers arrive back at the maritime building
- From 11.00am - Time at leisure - make the most of your time in Paihia and explore this region in more detail
- 4.20pm - Coach to Auckland departs from the Maritime Building
- 8.00pm (approx.) - Arrive Auckland
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Aikaterine P, February 2013
Great, everyone should do this.
One thing that was silly the photographer took one picture of us on the dock before the boat. Then we were expected to buy a pack with only one photo of us and we were not even on the boat.
Reviewed by Shirene A, January 2013
This trip was amazing, I strongly recommend it. It was beautiful.
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