Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity: Eco-Friendly Catamaran Adventure

Experience the Cathedral Cove Coast and Cave Activity on the Mercury Star, a brand new eco-friendly catamaran. Enjoy a comfortable and stable ride, with great visibility, refreshments, and wheelchair accessibility.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cathedral Cove - Our journey to the breathtaking Cathedral Cove and the surrounding marine reserve showcases the region’s stunning volcanic landscapes and diverse marine life with snorkeling and swimming opportunities. Although Cathedral Cove is one of the highlights of this tour, there is more dramatic scenery to discover on the Pacific…
What's Included
  • Restroom and changing room
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Coffee/Tea & Water available to purchase onboard
  • Warm fresh water shower for after swimming
Additional Information

Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable and stable boating experience. This impressive vessel is powered by two low-emission outboards, which means that it is gentle on the planet while also offering a smooth journey, and with plenty of power to zoom across the…

Location
1 The Esplanade
The Esplanade
Meet 20 mins before tour on the grassy area beside our orange flag at the end of Blacksmith Lane. This is next to the ramp that leads down to Z Pier where the boat is berthed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Robert
Oct 26, 2025
Informative fun tour with passionate operator/owner at the helm … - Thanks Andy and Libby for a fascinating morning onboard Mercury Star your passion for Cathedral Cove and The Marine Reserve area really shines through Informative fun commentary (maybe brush up on the jokes 😂) … thank you Bob Notouttravel Tour Manager 🏏
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Andi
Oct 25, 2025
Must do - maybe more than once! - A truly awesome experience - would do it again anytime. The sights we saw would never be covered in a “drive” Adam and Libby were so informative and friendly - felt like we had known them for years
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Kimjw987lk
Oct 20, 2025
Cathedral cove coastal cruise - We had a truly wonderful experience! The breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife made the trip unforgettable. The Mercury Star, a beautiful new catamaran, was perfect for eco-conscious travellers who also value comfort and stability. There was plenty of space to move around and enjoy spectacular views from every spot on board. We saw plenty of fish and even had the chance to snorkel — an absolute highlight of the day!
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P3359pgrichardh
Oct 19, 2025
Beautiful boat excursion with great crew - The boat tour with Captain Jeremy and Libby was the highlight of our NZ trip. In a safe, friendly manner we were introduced to the beautiful coastline and hidden coves. The new catamaran is very comfortable and stable, even for those that may usually experience motion sickness. Having a bathroom onboatd and coffee was a plus. Definitely would choose this tour again!
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Chiaravassalli
Oct 19, 2025
Incredible - It was a unique experience. The guides were extremely kind and friendly. We visited a cave where we were could feed the fish, and afterwards we went snorkeling. Definitely worth the money.
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Sophiec254
Oct 17, 2025
Fantastic sites and super comfortable boat - Fantastic. Really comfortable boat with toilets and amenities. Adam and Libby were so friendly and knowledgable. Saw some incredible sites of wonderful New Zealand. Top Recommendation. Sophie and Dave.
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Amy_c
Oct 16, 2025
Amazing trip! - We loved our time on this trip to cathedral cove and many other amazing places. The crew were super friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed seeing lots of interesting landscapes along the coastline! Would definitely recommend
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Janegt811bs
Oct 15, 2025
Short cruise for tight itineraries and sensational. - We selected Mercury Bay Cruise to Cathedral Cove and beyond as we on a tight schedule and the 10am cruise allowed us to do an activity before leaving Whitianga. The new covered-in Catamaran with toilet and refreshments was appealing to us at this time of the year. The knowledge and commentary by the boat team was very interesting. Highly recommend.
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Chevaughnm2025
Oct 10, 2025
Great guides, stunning volcanic cliffs - Chris and Libby were fantastic! The cliffs are absolutely breathtaking, the highlight of our trip. We got to see some of the local fish up close, and a seal! We went in a beautiful big cave, full of jellyfish. Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. Could not ask for more. We even had a quick dip in the water, though it was a bit too cold for me to snorkel, personally. Very good value for money
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Taylormi2707we
Oct 10, 2025
Great :) - Chris and Libby were super friendly and the viewpoints were unbelievable. The good weather even got us in a cave!!! Super experience all round would recommend
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).