Glass Bottom Boat Tour: Marine Reserve Exploration
4.5
35 Ratings
Leigh

The only Glass Bottom Boat in the Reserve. An informative, educational tour of 45 minutes duration in the first Marine Reserve in New Zealand. Jump on our custom build Glass bottom Catamaran for full 360 degrees views of stunning Ocean, Caves and Scenic views while you explore the underwater water fish life without getting wet! A tour like no other.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Goat Island Marine Reserve - WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO SEE?
    As an open reserve – meaning there are no barricades keeping marine life in or out of the Reserve – the species we encounter change daily.
    Weather and sea conditions also affect the movements of marine life through the reserve – you never know what you will see!
    Fish living in the reserve…
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What's Included
  • Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Location
Goat Island Marine Reserve
On the beach at Goat Island. Check in desk is on the beach.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C4113qzpamd
Mar 18, 2025
Great tour for the non snorkeller! - Excellent trip out in the water at Goat Island. Very knowledgeable tour guides...thank you very much. Saw lots of marine life and the caves were exciting too.
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261gays
Mar 6, 2025
What fun we had - A fantastic trip with lots to see and lots of information about the area. The captain was very knowledgeable and eager to share her knowledge with us all. She made sure that we all could see the various fish and were aware what type they were.
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Hamishv7
Dec 20, 2024
A great way to see the marine reserve - Very knowledgeable on local history. Fun crew who made days enjoyable. Much more then snorkelling through the reserve.
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Departure09554557373
Dec 10, 2024
Amazing - Amazing to see so much in an hour! We really enjoyed it,highly recommend it. Visibility was fantastic and we saw a lot of different kind of fish
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Roving55228351033
Nov 29, 2024
Very professional and informative tour - Really cool and informative commentary and tour. We were expecting to see more fish but it didn't spoil the tour as there was plenty to see and hear about. Thanks we will recommend to others
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Jet25491744532
Nov 25, 2024
Fabulous experience, we can't wait to come back - I took my 3 homeschooled children on the glass bottom boat as part of our sea life discovery studies we are doing this term, and we couldn't have wished for a better experience. The team were incredible, we saw several species of fish and learnt so much along the way. The trip was absolutely great value for money and we can't wait to come back. I would recommend this to anyone!
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Lukednz
Nov 13, 2024
Fantastic, will be back again with the kids. Happy to recommend. - A beautiful boat trip, took my partner out for her birthday after lunch at Matakana. A very informative skipper with a great attitude. We got to see snapper, red moki, blue maumau, parori, eagles rays and more. Will definitely be back with the kids A great option for exploring goat island without getting wet 😀.
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Passport64449687028
May 7, 2025
Good trip for winter months - Nice trip especially in the months it's too cold to snorkel or for those who can't. We saw stingrays and lots of fish - snapper etc It also went around the island to view the caves. We stopped as a break on a long journey north and it was a great way to break up the travel.
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Navigate24861541404
Dec 1, 2024
Where are all the fish - Very few fish, complete waste of money. Would be better buying cheap snorkel set and going for a swim. If this is a reserve, our fish stocks are stuff then!
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Davidsr1179xn
Feb 3, 2025
SAND, SEAWEED AND SIX FISH - Saw a grand total of 6 fish and lots of sand and seaweed through a glass darkly. They should suspend operations when the fish aren’t running. The guide gamely told some interesting facts about gender-changing snappers, but who could hear her above the wails of screaming babies. Sorry, but it was a bust.
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