Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Posted By : Herbst-Winter
Half-day tour from Paihia via Russell through the beautiful Bay of Islands. You will experience all types of weather on the tour, so make sure you are equipped accordingly! Sensational passage through the Hole, we stop when you see dolphins. Longer stay in Otehei Bay / Urupukapuka Island, stretching your legs here is rewarded with fantastic views. On the way back you can get off in Russell. Clearly recommended, usually a bit cheaper online.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 11:05:13

Posted By : L1038TRleoo
This was an awesome trip with the crew being very knowledgeable and friendly. The scenery is just spectacular. Tiara’s commentary was informative and humorous - and his excellent boat handling skills were very much on display when we came in close to the Hole in the Rock and Bird Rock. We were really lucky and fluked coming across a pod of dolphins which swam and played around the boat. All in all a great experience and would highly recommend this company.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 04:09:29

Posted By : Georgina_L
The crew were extremely friendly best boat ride I've ever been
So would do it again
Feeling you were safe though out the ride
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 00:44:17

Posted By : Diane_L
Amazing experience beautiful weather small tourist group calm seas clean boat motored through the hole
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 03:04:52

Posted By : Suzanne_D
My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed this amazing trip, weather was perfect, sea was very calm, friendly staff and the skipper was awesome ~ he spoke to us all about the history of the Bay of Islands, was very interesting. Going through the hole in the rock was so special - we also saw seals sunbathing on an island, another highlight was seeing five dolphins up close 🐬 A 90minute stay at Otehei Bay for Lunch and walk was a magical place to relax & chat to other passengers. Also seeing the amount of huge scnapper down by the wharf.
We were celebrating our 20th Wedding.Anniversary in Paihia, and doing this lovely cruise was top of our list to do ~ most enjoyable, informative,
beautiful views, great sightseeing adventure ~ was a perfect day!

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Posted On : 2024-04-09 04:31:26

Posted By : X4250BJlindaz
Even with the weather against us, it was very rough, we had an amazing time and felt reassured by the professionalism of the staff. We didn't get to go through the hole in the rock but it was still great.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 19:29:45

Posted By : U5530SRrossm
After boarding in Paihia, we were taken for a tour around the Bay of Islands, on our way up to the Hole in the Rock. Thankfully for us, the conditions were right for us to go through the Hole twice, which was fantastic. It was a unique experience, made all the better by the knowledgeable team.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 09:31:02

Posted By : Sherry_U
We had a fun trip out to the “hole in the rock”. Great weather, informative guiding narrative by the captain, and a fun, laughter filled crossing out to the “hole in the rock” island. The seas were rough on the open water, and we were on the top deck, getting thoroughly soaked by the sea spray (fire hose force). We haven’t laughed so hard in years! The crew warned us about the “spray”, so no complaints.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 20:37:13

Posted By : Bhavisha_K
This was a wonderful tour and very insightful about the history of the islands. Got to see some dolphins and fur seals and of course the hole in the rock and stop at Otehi Bay! Would really recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 16:01:43

Posted By : Balaguru_P
It was very exciting movement we all are like very much. The cruise wad really good and enjoy all of them thank you
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 15:11:10