Experience the thrill and exhilaration the Bay of Islands' fastest boat to the Hole in the Rock. Visit Cathedral Cave and Hole in the Rock. If conditions permit, you may even be able to travel through them.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

The experience

Speed through the open waters and among the bay's 144 islands
Visit the iconic Hole in the Rock and the amazing Cathedral Cave
See Cape Brett Peninsula and the Cape Brett Lighthouse, and learn all about this stunning region
Hear fascinating tales of the bay, as told by your experienced local skipper
Keep a lookout for whales, seals, dolphins, and other marine life

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Fast track your journey through the iconic scenery of the Bay of Islands on a 1.5-hour ocean adventure. Experience the thrill of an open-air fast boat ride as you cruise among the bay's 144 islands and explore the bay's iconic sites. Enjoy the perfect balance of exploration and exhilaration with informative commentary and stops to observe the abundant wildlife along the way. Speed through the open waters in a purpose built state of the art catamaran. Visit the iconic Hole in the Rock, the gorgeous Cape Brett Peninsula, and enter the spectacular Cathedral Cave (conditions permitting). Ride the waves past sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, and the many varied island landscapes. Keep an eye out for wildlife including whales, seals, dolphins, and penguins. Learn about the area's unique characteristics and fascinating history from your friendly, informative skipper. This exhilarating tour is also a very comfortable and safe one. Complete with padded seats and seat belts, the boat is designed to protect its passengers riding in the open ocean. Life jackets and weather-proof jackets are also provided.

Includes

1.5-hour fast boat cruise
Use of weather-proof jacket and life jacket
Live commentary in English

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Children under 8 years
Pregnant women
People over 264 lbs (120 kg)
People under 4 ft 9 in (150 cm)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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Meeting point

The Maritime Building, Paihia

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags
Bags

Know before you go

A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation
The activity is not suitable for children under 5 years
This is an adventure ride, please notify the local operator of any medical conditions
The vessel used is purpose built and specifically designed for speed and comfort in most sea conditions
This activity is not suitable for people under 150cm

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 8 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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16 January 2021

Our original booking was cancelled due to problems with the boat. Staff from the local company called us on our cruise and upgraded us to another trip on the same day. The staff were fantastic and could not have done anymore to help us. We had a great time.

12 March 2020

19 February 2020

Hole in the Rock 1.5-Hour Fast Boat Ocean Adventure

Hole in the Rock 1.5-Hour Fast Boat Ocean Adventure

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