Getting out on the water and in among the islands is the best way to experience the Bay of Islands. There are many different options for boat trips; we’ve broken them down into a number of categories to help you narrow down your search.
Snorkelling
24, March 2012
Did you know that there are 144 islands in the Bay for you to explore by sea? Some of the larger islands provide excellent anchorages - they have sandy beaches, scenic walking tracks and clear blue water ideal for snorkelling and kayaking.
Salt Air offers unique and memorable scenic helicopter and aeroplane flights over the Bay of Islands and the Far North of New Zealand including their renowned Cape Reinga Half Day...
Spend the day with us onboard the famous 80ft maxi yacht Lion New Zealand. Experience the contrast of the exhilarating wind-filled sails and the relaxing Bay of islands on a...
Experience a Day Sailing Adventure on She's A Lady and see for yourself why the Bay of Islands is one of the world’s premier cruising areas. Containing 144 islands, there...
Take an exhilarating 1½ hour trip through the Bay of Islands on Mack Attack the fastest, most spectacular way to see the famous Hole in the Rock.
Enjoy the thrill of...
Spot X Fishing Experiences caters for all anglers, being novice or seasoned. Join our half day fishing experiences for Snapper/reef fishing,or a six hour adventure to pursue the hard fighting...
For the ultimate fishing experience join Legend Charters. Captain Hamish has a lifetime of experience fishing the Bay of Islands and its beautiful surrounding areas.
'Legend' is a well appointed comfortable...
Departs *Paihia Wharf 4pm to 7pm (times Vary*). We cruise for around 40 minutes along our local island coastline & 3km up a meandering river that in days gone by...
Take this unique opportunity to experience dolphins in their world. Encounter these intelligent and playful mammals in their natural environment. Get the swim with the dolphins experience in the warmest...
Dolphin cruise to Hole in the Rock with an island stopover. Cruise through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands on Dolphin Seeker, our purpose built dolphin and whale...