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Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock with Island Stopover - Afternoon Cruise
Paihia, New Zealand
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Slip through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' in New Zealand’s Northland during this half-day Bay of Islands cruise by high-speed catamaran. Pass rocky outcrops, sandy beaches and an array of islands as you make your way out to the Cape Brett Lighthouse, and Motu Kokako Island. Keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine and birdlife.
- Navigate the famous 'Hole in the Rock' and Bay of Islands
- See dolphins, penguins and other marine wildlife
- Relax on a high-speed catamaran
- Includes a one-way ferry ticket from Russell or Paihia
What's Included
- Cruise to the mighty "Hole in the Rock"
- Commentary
- WiFi on board
- Free one Way Ferry Ticket from Russell or Paihia
- Dolphin Viewing
- Islands and Beaches
- Dolphin Viewing Guarantee
- Food and drinks
Departure & Return
Possible departure locations
Departure Point
- Fullers GreatSights, Maritime Building 69 Marsden Road, Paihia 2020, New Zealand
- Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands (Russell), The Strand, Russell 0202, New Zealand
Departure Time
1:30 PM
Return Details
This activity will end right where it started.What To Expect
Meet your guide in Paihia or Russell for your half-day Bay of Islands cruise. A high-speed catamaran whisks you away to the Bay of Islands and expertly navigate its way through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' conditions permitting, located at the northern tip of Cape Brett.
Search the waters for an array of seabirds and marine life. Watch out for common and bottlenose dolphins, seals, penguins and even a whale or two. Learn about the history of the islands, especially the indigenous Maori and early European settlers, as you cruise through the Inner Islands of the Bay.
Hop off in Russell or Paihia for more exploring after your cruise and use your complimentary ferry ticket to get back.
Search the waters for an array of seabirds and marine life. Watch out for common and bottlenose dolphins, seals, penguins and even a whale or two. Learn about the history of the islands, especially the indigenous Maori and early European settlers, as you cruise through the Inner Islands of the Bay.
Hop off in Russell or Paihia for more exploring after your cruise and use your complimentary ferry ticket to get back.
Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours
Check in area, prior the the cruise
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bay of Islands (Pass By)
Travel to the Bay of Islands, a stunning marine playground, and cruise its sheltered waters in search of dolphins, whales and other sea life.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Departures and itineraries may be subject to sea and weather conditions.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Operated by GreatSights
Cancellation Policy
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.
about cancellations
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock with Island Stopover - Afternoon Cruise?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock with Island Stopover - Afternoon Cruise?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Reviews
4.5
248 reviews
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Awesome trip
Eric_D, Mar 2021
Dolphins beside the boat and a great commentary! Thanks Captain
Weather a little lumpy to go through the hole but this didn't reduce the quality experience
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Kia Ora Eric,
Thanks for your 5 star review on your afternoon cruise with us travelling to the Hole in the Rock. We are glad the weather didn't dampen your experience with us!
Cheers, Anna and the team at GreatSights
Highly recommended tour
Ritesh, Feb 2021
Highly recommended for anyone visiting bay of Islands, good day on the water & visiting otehi bay island and hole in a rock
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Kia Ora Ritesh,
Thank you for highly recommending us to those that are visiting the Bay of Islands! We really appreciate it.
Cheers, Anna and the team at GreatSights
Fun with the dolphins
Colin_D, Feb 2021
Seeing the dolphins swim alongside the boat and the dedication the crew put in to find the dolphins. It was excellent
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Kia Ora Colin,
Thank you for review. It is great to hear the dolphins put on a bit of a show for you!
Cheers, Anna and the team at GreatSights
5 star
Reilly_G, Dec 2020
Awesome trip. Crew were very friendly and informative. Loved seeing the dolphins. Urupekapeka is beautiful!
Response from Host, Dec 2020
Hi Reilly_G
Thanks for your feedback , we are very proud of the teams that deliver these great experiences in the Bay of Islands so its awesome to be able to pass comments on to them like this
Thanks for choosing us
The Fullers GreatSights Team
Bay of Islands, a beauty not to miss
Theresa_S, Apr 2020
I'm going back there to see more...such an amazing breath-taking place....majestic and just beautiful!!
Response from Host, Apr 2020
Hi Tee
Yes - we have to agree!
Great we look forward to seeing you again soon
Safe Travels
The Fullers GreatSights Team
Enjoyable tour
Anita_G, Mar 2020
We went on this tour last week and had an enjoyable time. Tour was prompt - everybody was loaded and we were off right on time. Crew was professional, efficient, and courteous. We didn't see any whales or dolphins but no problem with getting a rain check for a free future trip. I can say the crew worked hard to find marine mammals for us - it certainly wasn't for lack of trying that we didn't see any. Despite this, we saw lots of birds, the islands were very scenic, and the Hole in the Rock impressive.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi Anita_G
Great that overall you had a good day and glad that you took advantage of the go again opportunity - sometimes the dolphins are off doing their own thing!
We look forward to seeing you again soon
the Fullers GreatSights Team
Excellent
Carol_R, Mar 2020
Boat was clean and comfortable
Crew were great as was the commentary
We seen dolphins as promised and the captain followed them so we seen them for a long time jumping and playing
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Hi Carol_R
Thanks for joining us and great that the dolphins chose to make one of their regular appearance's
Hope to see you back in the bay soon
Regards
Ryan
Mesmerizing
Amy_M, Nov 2019
So so glad I took this cruise, I probably could have not asked for anything more. Thank you so much.
tour operator should have cancelled the trip in view of the poor sea condition
WAIMAN_W, Oct 2019
sea condition was rough; could not go to the hole in the rock; could not even see the hole in the rock from afar; could not see any dolphin; tour operator should cancel the trip.
A Wonderful Trip
Nansong_M, May 2019
That's a really excellent and breathtaking tour for us. We've seen many dolphins. They swam around our ship. That's amazing. And the great scenery of Bay of Islands also bring the deep impress to us.
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