Discover The Bay Evening Buffet

  • Duration
    4.5 hours
  • Category
    Cruising
  • Location
    Bay of Islands
  • Operating Season
    Daily
  • Price
    From $190
    Adult
    From $95
    Child

Experience the very best of what the Bay of Islands has to offer. Discover the spectacular scenery, captivating wildlife, the iconic Motukōkako - The Hole in the Rock - finishing at Otehei Bay for an island buffet dinner.

DISCOVER THE BAY

Experience the very best of what the Bay of Islands has to offer. Discover the spectacular scenery, captivating wildlife, the iconic Motukōkako - The Hole in the Rock - and Otehei Bay on our premium cruise.

Discover the spectacular scenery of this New Zealand paradise and learn about the area’s rich culture and history with full commentary from our local skipper. When conditions permit, get up close to the dramatic cliffs at Cape Brett and travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako.

Encounter diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings and keep an eye out for dolphins, whales, birdlife and seals during your cruise. Explore is one of only two operators licensed to view marine mammals in the Bay of Islands.

Your trip includes a stop at Otehei Bay on the Department of Conservation’s Urupukapuka Island and a delicious Island Buffet Dinner^ at the Otehei Bay Café & Bar. You will also have time to explore the island or enjoy a swim at the sandy bay.

Discover the Bay Cruise including Island Dinner Buffet
Price
$190 Adult
Adult price is 16 years+
$95 Child
Child 5 -15 years | Under 5 years travel free

Boating in the Bay or camping on one of the islands? Book for dinner only! 

Choose from indoor or outdoor tables, grab a drink from the bar and relax on a bean bag after your meal. 

Discover the Bay Island Dinner Buffet (no cruise)
Price
$55 Adult
Adult price is 16 years+
$35 Child
Child 5 -15 years | Under 5 years travel free

Cruise Highlights:

  • Scenic cruise on board our purpose-built vessel with large viewing decks and air-conditioned cabin
  • Visit the Cape Brett Peninsula and travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock on Motukōkako, when conditions permit
  • Opportunity to view marine mammals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more (conditions permitting - 3:30pm cruise cannot intentionally interact with marine mammals)
  • 1.5 hour stop at Otehei Bay including a delicious Island Buffet Dinner at the Otehei Bay Cafe & Bar
  • Time to explore Urupukapuka Island or take a swim
  • Drinks and snacks available to purchase on board

^The Island Buffet Dinner is subject to minimum numbers. A voucher for a main meal at Otehei Bay Café will be provided if the buffet is not available.

Why Choose Explore

  • Choose a Permitted Operator

    One of only two operators in the Bay of Islands licensed to interact with Marine Mammals

  • Premium Vessel Fleet

    Travel in comfort on our modern purpose built vessels.

  • Established Kiwi Operator

    Locally owned company delivering unique experiences in the Bay of Islands for over 20 years