Hole in the Rock Bay of Islands, Sea Shuttle & Island Water Taxi

Bay of Islands Sea Shuttle are a locally owned tour company offering personalised & interactive day tours amidst the 144 islands of the Bay of Islands, relax with us on out evening cruises, organise your own group on our private charter and we can also provide water taxi services to get you from A to B in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand! 

We cater to a maximum of 20 guests allowing us to “escape the crowds” with our custom designed boat enabling us to take you to the most secluded and unfrequented beaches where you can step straight from boat and onto the beach without getting your feet wet!

Do it all in one day! is our Island Getaway Activity Cruise that lets you explore the Bay Of Islands, with the opportunity to discover the underwater world and Play your own way. Island walks, Wildlife spotting, Scenic cruising, Snorkeling and Paddleboarding.

Do as little as you want – or as much as you like!

Bay of Islands Island Cruise Getaway – Escape the crowds 

Price: $159 per person – Child $80 (Under 15 years of age)
Departs:  Paihia  10:00 am returns approx 3:00 pm
Duration:  Five Hours

Do it all in one day! Our Bay of Islands Day Tour offers a 5 hour activity packed day for all ages. Begin with a scenic cruise on board our comfortable 20 passenger vessel, keeping an eye out for marine wildlife before making our first stop on Roberton Island (known as Twin Lagoons)

Take a short walk to the lookout point for breathtaking views over the Bay, before enjoying complimentary morning tea on the beachside, and listening to the sounds of New Zealand’s unique birdlife.

After morning tea we continue our cruise to some of the more remote islands, escaping the crowds and landing on a second island to enjoy snorkeling, paddleboarding, swimming, walking and exploring or just relax on the beach under the sun. 

The day is yours to do as much as you want or as little as you like!

We begin our cruise back towards the mainland and arrive in Paihia at 3pm.

With a maximum of 20 guests, you feel like you are on a trip with friends rather than a group of strangers. Let us provide you with an experience of the Bay of Islands like no one else can! 

The vessel can be either fully enclosed or opened up to accommodate any weather conditions. 

With activities suitable for all ages, we provide our guests with an experience like no other! Free snorkelling gear and stand-up paddle boards are provided to use throughout the day, two island stopovers, complimentary morning tea and informative commentary. This is the one and only… ISLAND GETAWAY.

What to bring:  Sunscreen … Swimsuit & Towel (optional) … Cash for onboard refreshments … A light jacket … and don’t forget the camera 

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Bay of Islands Evening Cruise

Price: $125 per person – Child $75 (Under 15 years of age)
Departs: Paihia  3:30 pm returns approx 6:30 pm
Duration:  3 Hours approx.

The calm of dusk is an absolutely fantastic time to be on the water. We begin our evening with a scenic cruise into the islands, then step foot onto one of New Zealand’s most untouched beaches. 

A short walk brings us to the Bay of Islands’ most breathtaking viewpoints before relaxing to the unique sounds of New Zealand’s wildlife. Enjoy complimentary nibbles and paddle boarding as the sun starts to set…

With a maximum of 20 guests, you feel like you are on a trip with friends rather than a group of strangers. Let us provide you with an evening cruise experience of the Bay of Islands like no one else can!  

Our Bay of Islands evening cruise is the perfect way to finish your day. 

 

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Bay of Islands Island 3 Hour Cruise + Island Stop Over – Escape the crowds 

Price: $125 per person – Child $89 (Under 15 years of age)
Departs: Paihia  11:00 am &  2:00 pm
Duration: Three Hours

No.1 on Tripadvisor for things to do in the Bay of Islands.

• With two island stopovers (Roberton Island & Urupukapuka)
• Short walks through native New Zealand bush trails
• Breathtaking 360 degree viewpoints over the bay
• Wildlife spotting throughout the day – We often see marine wildlife, penguins, gannets etc…
• Commentary & history of the Bay of Islands
• Fish feeding at our second island stopover
• Relax, escape the crowds and experience the Bay of Islands as it should be!

If you are looking for a smaller, personalised & interactive cruise & tour in the Bay of Islands, then look no further.

Real value for money, and an experience you wont forget!

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