Bay of Islands: Scenic Cruise & Island Stop

Discover the Bay of Islands: Cruise 144 islands, visit Hole in the Rock, spot marine wildlife, and explore Roberton Island. Perfect for all ages!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Island Getaway Tours - Check-in at PIER 10 on the Paihia Wharf. Please ensure arrival 15 minutes prior to your departure time.
  • Motukokako Island / Piercy Island - Known as “the Hole in the Rock,” Motu Kokako is a breathtaking natural rock formation in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. This remarkable geological feature boasts a perfectly round…
What's Included
  • Small group tours
  • Visit the Hole in the Rock
  • Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
  • Stopover at Urupukapuka or Roberton Island
  • Short walk to the island lookout point
  • Feed the schools of Fish at our Voluntary Marine Reserve
  • Cape Brett Lighthouse and the Cape Brett Peninsular
  • Island stopover location is determined on the day, depending on the wind direction
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover
Escape the hustle and bustle and explore the Bay of Islands.
Proudly locally owned and operated, with a dedication to showcasing our stunning region.
Perfect for all ages, including families, solo adventurers, and couples…enjoy everything we offer!
• Sail among 144 Subtropical Islands
• Explore the Hole…

Location
Paihia Wharf
Check-in at Pier 10 on the Paihia Wharf at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alan
May 26, 2025
Bay of Islands Experience with Island Getaway - Had a terrific day out to the hole in the rock with Island Getaway, fantastic experience, very hospitable and organised crew, many thanks Nick, Cass & Bluebell and thanks Adam for arranging an upgrade for Julie & myself and getting us back 10minutes early for our trip back to Auckland, much appreciated. Cheers Alan & Julie Crooks.
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Anette
May 7, 2025
Great experience - This boat trip must have been experienced. Very friendly and helpful crew. Lots of great information and the highlight was the passage through "Hole in the Rock". We can highly recommend this adventure. Thanks for this nice trip.
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Glen2021
Apr 28, 2025
An informative look at the Bay of Islands - Although the large swell prevented us from reaching the hole in the rock, we had a very enjoyable 4 hours touring the islands with hikes to scenic viewpoints on two islands. A pod of dolphins graced us with their presence, which was a real bonus. A great way to explore a large part of the Bay with informative and friendly commentary.
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Melissagm6
Apr 22, 2025
Great cruise tour - Friendly, knowledgeable staff, very capable and friendly captain, views were amazing and we saw New Zealand fur seals, dolphins and fish feeding. The captain skilfully navigated our boat through the hole in the rock. We went on the 3 hr cruise and this suited us. If you are wanting to swim or snorkel I think it would be better to do one of their longer cruises.
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Miranda
Mar 15, 2025
Spectacular trip to the Hole in the Rock. - Superb trip to the Hole in the Rock with 2 island stopovers. The crew were fabulous- Cooper, Renate and the Captain were so informative and attentive to all on board. The Captain gave us so much information about where we were and he pointed out wildlife including dolphins, brown fur seals and little blue penguins. This is a must-do and we totally recommend booking with Island Getaway! Thank you all so much for such a memorable and special day.
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Meryl_s
Feb 21, 2025
Magnificent scenery - The Bay of Islands is probably one of the most beautiful places on earth! Having traveled fairly extensively I will say that maybe Alaska and it’s magnificent scenery. Comes close. Zach, our guide also went out of his way to spot native animals & share their history with us. Zach was smart, educated & made it a terrific experience.
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Quest48197446707
Feb 19, 2025
A Memorable Day. - Adam and Cas were excellent hosts and made sure that the well being of the guests was always top priority throughout the tour. It was a bonus that the opportunity presented itself for Adam to safely navigate us through the hole in the rock. We can recommend the tour and we would do it again in the future.
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Annegr2821rt
Feb 8, 2025
Awesome - Thank you for a lovely time, Nic was was a pleasure to have as our tour guide and boat driver. I would thoroughly recommend this cruise to all my friends.
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X7713ikpaulr
Jan 17, 2025
Dolphins / Islands / Wind & big swells - Awesome trip and crew. Pod of 🐬 joined us 😁. Weather was rough but we stayed up on the open top deck with the wind howling and big swells, taking in mother nature 😁
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Annakmac
Jan 7, 2025
Great way to get out and see the Bay of Islands - The crew and staff were absolutely lovely, we were a little late and they called and held the boat for us (thanks Adam), which we really appreciated. It was great that the boat had an undercover/enclosed area as it rained and was super choppy. Adam was also pretty skillful at adjusting to the choppy weather conditions. Whilst its not the biggest and most expensive boat out there, if you want to explore the islands with a super friendly crew that know what they are doing this is the tour for you :)
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From $88
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).