Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands...
$139
Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)
Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of...
$135
Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses...
$74
This tour is for Cruise Ship customers and all members of the public staying in the Bay of Islands. We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm...
$142
Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the...
$139
Bay of Islands Scenic Tour
This a very comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands area and we pack a lot into the 3+ hours. Visit the Waitangi area, Paihia,...
$62
Tour is for two passengers - Wind your way from Paihia, thru native bush and valleys to the seaside marina village of Opua. Definitely more...
$74
Bay of Islands & Kerikeri Tour (Approximately 4 hours). Kerikeri Stone Store is the oldest Stone Building in New Zealand. Kerikeri Mission Station was established...
$142
Explore the enchanting Kawiti Glow Worm Caves on this captivating tour from Paihia. Begin your journey with a scenic 30-minute drive, enriched by local insights...
$96
Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands
We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love...
$112
Explore the captivating Bay of Islands on a comprehensive 4-hour Nature Adventure tour. Beginning in Paihia, the journey leads to Haruru Waterfalls for an up-close...
$141
Private Charter Bay of Islands
Raise your sails, breathe in the sea air, and experience the ultimate private yacht charter onboard Vigilant through the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Catered to...
$1,237
Come Parasailing with your friends and family with NZ's HIGHEST Parasailing at 1300ft of towline. Enjoy fantastic sceneries over the Bay of Islands with views...
$97
An idyllic way to kick off a summer evening in the Bay of Islands, with a special tall ship experience that takes in the beautiful...
$62
Get bird’s-eye views of Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock on a Bay of Islands scenic helicopter tour from Paihia. Take in the...
$201
There's a special kind of evening that only happens on the water — the light going gold, the sail filling, the noise of the day...
$57
Discover the stunning beauty of the Bay of Islands on this scenic mini tour of the Bay of Islands from Paihia. Begin your journey by...
$43
• NEW ZEALAND'S HIGHEST & MOST EXPERIENCED PARASAILING COMPANY • Private Chartered Parasail trip for up to 12 people • We will pick you up...
$748
Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of...
$116
Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy...
$122
Join this half-day tour of the wonderful Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and history. Encounter diverse wildlife...
$122
Explore the enchanting Kawiti Family Glowworm Caves on a guided tour led by knowledgeable Māori guides. Experience the mesmerizing sight of thousands of glowworms illuminating...
$88
The Waitangi Mountain Bike Park is a purpose built mountain bike park with over 50km of world class trails built by the professionals. There are...
$51
Race around New Zealand Forest and Bush at the Waitangi Mountain Bike Park on the very popular Electric Full Suspension Mountain Bikes. The park is...
$80
Discover the Puketi Kauri Forest on an enriching guided tour, where ancient kauri trees and vibrant wildlife await. Traverse this subtropical rainforest with DOC-licensed guides...
$85
Phantomsailing Private Charters
A unique experience that give you a very personal view of the Bay of Islands and the sailing lifestyle. Sail on a yacht that is...
$1,122
Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a...
$102
The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise
Immerse yourself in the Bay of Islands... The Ultimate Bay of Islands Boat Cruise! The only overnight cruise in the Bay of Islands, offering snorkeling, kayaking, island...
$226
Half day cruise of the Bay of islands including the famous Hole in the Rock, Island stopover and marine mammal viewing. The perfect water activity...
$102
Our Hāngī & Concert experience offers an exceptional evening of authentic Māori culture, including an immersive live performance followed by a traditional hāngī dinner, cooked...
$113
Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture...
$128
Spend the day exploring the Waitangi Treaty Grounds while soaking up the scenery and story of New Zealand’s most important historic site. Your Waitangi Admission...
$44
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands Locally owned and operated, with a passion for...
$88
Bay of Islands Cruise Port Schedule
Bay of Islands cruise port schedule through February 2029.
| Day | Ship | Cruise | Arrival | Departure | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Nov 13, 2026 |
15 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Picton, Auckland, Bay of Islands & Tauranga Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,602 | |
| Saturday Nov 28, 2026 |
12 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 2,934 | |
| Saturday Dec 5, 2026 |
9 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier & Picton Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 4,182 | |
| Wednesday Dec 9, 2026 |
13 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Tuesday Dec 22, 2026 |
9 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland & Tauranga Cruise | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 4,182 | |
| Saturday Dec 26, 2026 |
13 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Sunday Dec 27, 2026 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,602 | |
| Wednesday Dec 30, 2026 |
11 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Sunday Jan 3, 2027 |
14 Night Eden, Melbourne, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Timaru, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2,012 | |
| Sunday Jan 10, 2027 |
10 Night Napier, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3,016 | |
| Wednesday Jan 13, 2027 |
16 Night Melbourne, Hobart, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Picton, Wellington, Gisborne, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 750 | |
| Friday Jan 15, 2027 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin, Burnie & Melbourne Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 750 | |
| Tuesday Jan 19, 2027 |
16 Night Eden, Sydney, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 704 | |
| Wednesday Jan 20, 2027 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Thursday Jan 21, 2027 |
16 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Nelson NZ, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart & Eden Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 704 | |
| Sunday Jan 24, 2027 |
11 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Tuesday Jan 26, 2027 |
12 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Picton, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Thursday Feb 11, 2027 |
13 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Saturday Feb 13, 2027 |
24 Night Bay of Islands, Noumea, Lifou Island, Mystery Island, Townsville QLD, Cairns, Port Moresby, Darwin & Komodo Island Indonesia Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 1,188 | |
| Monday Feb 15, 2027 |
12 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Thursday Feb 18, 2027 |
9 Night Wellington, Napier, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4,182 | |
| Thursday Feb 25, 2027 |
14 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,602 | |
| Friday Feb 26, 2027 |
11 Night Eden, Burnie, Melbourne, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch & Bay of Islands Cruise | 10:30 AM | 8:00 PM | 2,012 | |
| Saturday Feb 27, 2027 |
12 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 2,934 | |
| Monday Mar 1, 2027 |
10 Night Champagne Bay, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou Island, Noumea & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 694 | |
| Friday Mar 5, 2027 |
14 Night Port Arthur, Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Wellington, Picton, Napier, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Sunday Mar 7, 2027 |
13 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart & Port Arthur Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Tuesday Mar 16, 2027 |
17 Night Fiordland National Park, Oban NZ, Dunedin, Akaroa, Wellington, Picton, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Norfolk Island & Lifou Island Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 240 | |
| Wednesday Mar 17, 2027 |
17 Night Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Kaikoura, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Timaru, Oban NZ, Fiordland National Park, Kaiteriteri NZ, Nelson NZ, Picton, New Plymouth & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 502 | |
| Thursday Mar 18, 2027 |
21 Night Komodo Island Indonesia, Ambon Island Indonesia, Cairns, Townsville QLD, Mooloolaba, Sydney, Newcastle NSW, Norfolk Island & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 838 | |
| Friday Mar 19, 2027 |
20 Night Bay of Islands, Rarotonga Island, Aitutaki Island, Bora Bora Island, Moorea Island, Papeete, Raiatea Island & Suva Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 502 | |
| Friday Apr 23, 2027 |
15 Night Bay of Islands, Raiatea Island, Papeete & Moorea Island Cruise | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Tuesday Jun 22, 2027 |
28 Night Auckland, Bay of Islands, Suva, Dravuni Island Fiji, Apia, Papeete, Moorea Island, Honolulu & Kahului Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2,602 | |
| Thursday Oct 14, 2027 |
19 Night Moorea Island, Papeete, Raiatea Island, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2,850 | |
| Sunday Oct 17, 2027 |
35 Night Nawiliwili, Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Kiritimati-Christmas Island, Papeete, Moorea Island, Raiatea Island, Rarotonga Island, Vavau Islands Tonga, Nukualofa, Bay of Islands, Auckland & Wellington Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 1,968 | |
| Tuesday Oct 26, 2027 |
12 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 2,850 | |
| Monday Nov 8, 2027 |
15 Night Melbourne, Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Bay of Islands & Tauranga Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2,678 | |
| Thursday Nov 11, 2027 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart & Melbourne Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,678 | |
| Wednesday Nov 17, 2027 |
15 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Saturday Nov 20, 2027 |
10 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Monday Nov 22, 2027 |
10 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Tuesday Nov 23, 2027 |
14 Night Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,602 | |
| Thursday Dec 9, 2027 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Friday Dec 10, 2027 |
12 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 2,934 | |
| Sunday Dec 19, 2027 |
16 Night Eden, Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Timaru, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 704 | |
| Tuesday Dec 21, 2027 |
16 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Melbourne & Eden Cruise | 6:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 704 | |
| Thursday Dec 30, 2027 |
13 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Tauranga, Bay of Islands & Auckland Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Friday Dec 31, 2027 |
14 Night Melbourne, Fiordland National Park, Timaru, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 2,012 | |
| Wednesday Jan 19, 2028 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Thursday Jan 20, 2028 |
16 Night Eden, Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 704 | |
| Saturday Jan 22, 2028 |
11 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Saturday Jan 22, 2028 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Norfolk Island, New Plymouth, Nelson NZ, Picton, Akaroa, Dunedin, Kaikoura & Napier Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 704 | |
| Monday Jan 24, 2028 |
10 Night Napier, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 3,016 | |
| Saturday Jan 29, 2028 |
26 Night Moreton Island, Townsville QLD, Cairns, Alotau, Trobriand Islands PNG, Rabaul, Honiara, Luganville, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lautoka, Suva, Nukualofa & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | 1,968 | |
| Friday Feb 4, 2028 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,602 | |
| Saturday Feb 5, 2028 |
10 Night Bay of Islands, Norfolk Island, New Plymouth, Nelson NZ, Wellington, Napier & Tauranga Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 704 | |
| Tuesday Feb 8, 2028 |
15 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Bay of Islands & Auckland Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Wednesday Feb 9, 2028 |
10 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Friday Feb 11, 2028 |
14 Night Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Oban NZ, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Wellington, Napier & Bay of Islands Cruise | 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 576 | |
| Friday Feb 11, 2028 |
10 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Monday Feb 14, 2028 |
18 Night Bay of Islands, New Plymouth, Picton, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin, Oban NZ, Bluff-Invercargill NZ, Hobart, Port Arthur & Eden Cruise | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 508 | |
| Monday Feb 14, 2028 |
11 Night Bora Bora Island & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | 704 | |
| Friday Feb 18, 2028 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,602 | |
| Monday Feb 21, 2028 |
16 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Akaroa, Timaru, Dunedin & Hobart Cruise | 2:30 PM | 9:00 PM | 750 | |
| Thursday Feb 24, 2028 |
14 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1,968 | |
| Friday Feb 25, 2028 |
13 Night Eden, Port Arthur, Hobart, Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Napier, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Sunday Feb 27, 2028 |
14 Night Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Hobart, Port Arthur & Eden Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Thursday Mar 2, 2028 |
16 Night Mystery Island, Lifou Island, Noumea, Isle of Pines, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Napier & Wellington Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 620 | |
| Monday Mar 13, 2028 |
19 Night Dunedin, Oban NZ, Fiordland National Park, New Plymouth, Kaiteriteri NZ, Picton, Wellington, Napier, White Island NZ, Tauranga, Whangarei, Norfolk Island & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 240 | |
| Wednesday Mar 15, 2028 |
23 Night Bay of Islands, Isle of Pines, Solomon Islands, Florida Islands, Rabaul, Vanimo PNG, Jayapura & Komodo Island Indonesia Cruise | 240 | |||
| Saturday Mar 18, 2028 |
13 Night Bay of Islands, Auckland, Picton, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin & Fiordland National Park Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Tuesday Mar 21, 2028 |
12 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland & Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 2,934 | |
| Thursday Mar 30, 2028 |
11 Night Fiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Tauranga & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 4,182 | |
| Friday Mar 31, 2028 |
5 Night Bay of Islands Cruise | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 3,560 | |
| Saturday Apr 22, 2028 |
15 Night Bay of Islands, Raiatea Island, Papeete & Moorea Island Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 2,934 | |
| Monday Jan 29, 2029 |
21 Night Huahine Island, Bora Bora Island, Apia, Vavau Islands Tonga, Savusavu, Suva, Lautoka, Luganville, Noumea & Bay of Islands Cruise | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | 750 | |
| Sunday Feb 4, 2029 |
14 Night Timaru, Akaroa, Picton, Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Norfolk Island, Suva & Yasawa Island Fiji Cruise | 228 | |||
| Saturday Feb 10, 2029 |
18 Night Moorea Island, Bora Bora Island, Raiatea Island, Pago Pago, Apia, Lautoka, Noumea & Bay of Islands Cruise | 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 388 |
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