Discover the Bay 'Hole in Rock' & Dolphin Viewing
Explore NZ
Half Day Cruises
Experience the world famous ‘Hole in the Rock’ on the biggest vessel in the bay and see dolphins, whales, birds and other wildlife
Cruise among the 144 islands the Bay of Islands is famous
for and enjoy the stunning scenery and informative commentary about marine mammals, geography and history.
Cruising the Bay and Dolphin Viewing
View our video ‘Culture in Conflict’ re-creating the first major bloodyencounter between very early European visitors and indigenous Maoris. Visit this Maori Pa (fortified village) on our exclusive private island stop and learn about the Kiwi recovery and conservation restoration programme on the Island.
The only ‘Hole in the Rock’ trip with a lifetime dolphin viewing guarantee.
About Explore NZ
Explore NZ is a progressive, dynamic company offering an exciting range of tours & cruises in Auckland & the Bay of Islands. Take the helm on an original Americas Cup yacht, sail on New Zealandís fastest commercial sailing catamaran, enjoy World famous sailing & dining cruises, view whales in the wild, swim with the dolphins or come & see Cape Reinga with us. Sail NZ (Explore NZ) was recently voted most exciting Tourism Company 2009 by the NZ National Business Review Magazine.
Inclusions
Discover the Bay 'Hole in Rock' & Dolphin Viewing includes:
- Services of captain and crew.
- The largest vessel in the Bay
- Commentary on mammals, geography and history
- 'Culture & Conflict' video
- Visit a Maori Pa (fortified village)
- Visit a Kiwi recovery and conservation restoration programme
- Lifetime dolphin viewing guarantee
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Guests are asked to pack their gear in a soft bag.
We suggest you bring:
- Waterproof outer layers
- Adaquate clothing layers for changable weather
- Beach Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Jacket/Sweater
- Hat
- Camera (spare batteries)
- White soled sandles / shoes














