Cruise Ship Excursion - 5 Hour Day Cruise & Island Tour
Paihia, New Zealand
Escape the crowds on our small group tours, taking you sightseeing among 144 remote subtropical islands, with a range of activities and two island stopovers.
Keep an eye out for our unique New Zealand sea birds and marine life, take a short walk along some of the island trails to breathtaking viewpoints, try snorkelling the untouched reefs, or give paddleboarding a go in the sheltered bays while your crew provide commentary and information throughout the day.
• Scenic Cruising among 144 subtropical islands.
• Two remote island stopovers
• Native bush walks and 360 degree views from the island lookout points
• Enjoy complimentary beachside morning tea/coffee & biscuits
• Snorkel untouched island reefs
• Try stand-up paddle boarding
• Lookout for unique wildlife throughout the day
• Interactive commentary and information
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bay of Islands, Bay of Islands, Northland Region, North Island
* Scenic Cruise through the Bay of Islands
* Custom Vessels for Beach Landing
* Two Remote Island Stopovers
* Walking Trails & Breathtaking Views
* Beachside Morning Tea & Coffee
* Marine Wildlife / NZ Bird Life
* Informative Commentary & History
* Snorkelling & Paddleboarding sheltered bays
* Packed Lunches (if pre-ordered)
* Personalised & Small Group Tours
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Motuarohia (Roberton) Island Track, Motuarohia Island Recreation Reserve, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand
Stopover on Motuarohia (Twin Lagoons Island) and take a short walk to the island lookout for breathtaking views over the Bay of Islands
Beachside tea/coffee provided
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Urupukapuka Island, Paihia New Zealand
Stopover at Urupukapuka Island:
Explore the island reefs while snorkelling, and paddleboarding (all equipment provided)
Take a short walk to the island lookout point
Enjoy a packed lunch (** if pre-ordered)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Waewaetorea Island, Te Tai-tokerau 0184, New Zealand
Stopover at Waewaetorea Island:
Explore the island reefs while snorkelling, and paddleboarding (all equipment provided)
Take a short walk to the island lookout point
Enjoy a packed lunch (** if pre-ordered)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Moturua Island, Te Tai-tokerau, New Zealand
Stopover at Moturua Island:
Explore the island reefs while snorkelling, and paddleboarding (all equipment provided)
Take a short walk to the island lookout point
Enjoy a packed lunch (** if pre-ordered)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Small group tours (22 max)
- Scenic Cruise among 144 Islands
- Two remote island stopovers
- Swim, Snorkel and relax (all equipment provided)
- Wildlife spotting, commentary and information throughout the day
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (all equipment provided)
- Complimentary Morning Tea/Coffee and Biscuit
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: If you are arriving in Waitangi Wharf, the cruiseship provides FREE shuttle buses for cruise ship guests to transfer you into Paihia (5 minute bus ride) The bus will drop you off outside the Paihia Wharf next to our check-in location - SALT AIR HELICOPTER OFFICE
- Suitable for families, couples and solo travellers
- Suitable for all ages
- Please bring a swimsuit & towel, and appropriate clothing for the day
- Please bring lunch& drink for the day
- Minimum numbers apply. (6 people) There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- No-show will forfeit 100% of the ticket cost
- Cruise-ship guests need to insure their travel insurance covers them in the unlikely event that the cruise-ship does not stop in port, as we are unable to refund in these situations.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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