Island Experience with Lunch
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Port
Waitangi (Bay of Islands), New Zealand
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$169.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This experience offers perhaps the perfect mix of coastal cruising, wildlife encounters, island exploration, and laid-back relaxation in the heart of the Bay of Islands.
Cruise aboard a boat among the stunning inner Bay of Islands, passing some of the 144 islands that define this New Zealand coastal region. As the journey unfolds across clear turquoise waters, there's a chance to spot marine wildlife. With approval from the Department of Conservation, this tour is permitted to responsibly interact with marine mammals, providing a rare opportunity to observe dolphins and other sea life in their natural environment.
The cruise includes a stop at peaceful Otehei Bay for a relaxed 1½-hour island visit. An island-style lunch is served in a scenic waterfront setting. Walk to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the bay, with the possibility of encountering native birdlife along the way.
The calm, sheltered waters invite you in for a refreshing swim among abundant fish life, or simply unwind in a beanbag at the water's edge.
Notes:
Suitable for active, outdoorsy guests. Bring a jacket; it is cooler on the water. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen, light clothing to act as a full cover-up for further protection from the sun, and a hat. Swim at your own risk. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, rocks, roots, sand, and steps. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.