How to discover the Bay of Islands when arriving by cruise ship, what better way than this amazing boat experience where we will experience the sail through the 'hole in the rock', get running commentary of the area and wildflife that exists in these waters. Hopefully the dolphins and whales will be out to play, as we sail through their waters.
We then enjoy a stop at Urupukapuka Island where we will learn about the community ecological restoration programmes that is occruing throughout the eastern Bay of Islands.
Discover what the Bay of Islands is really all about. The Bay boasts some of the most spectacular ecosystems and has become renowned as a world class playground, this cruise is an experience like no other.
Highlights
* Dolphin/Whale Watching
* Travel through the world famous Hole in the Rock (conditions permitting)
* Cruise and commentary amongst the 144 islands
* Island stop at Urupukapuka Island
* Encounter wildlife in their natural environment
* Culture and History of the Bay of Islands
* Learn about the kiwi recovery and conservation restoration programme, ‘Project Island Song’ in the Bay of Islands
* Travel on a biofuel-powered yellow and black Dolphin Discovery V catamaran is designed for comfort, with an abundance of indoor and outdoor seating.
The vessel has plenty of space for an up close dolphin/whale encounter and is fully licenced, with a range of drinks and snacks available for purchase on board.
How to discover the Bay of Islands when arriving by cruise ship, what better way than this amazing boat experience where we will experience the sail through the 'hole in the rock', get running commentary of the area and wildflife that exists in these waters. Hopefully the dolphins and whales will be out to play, as we sail through their waters.
We then enjoy a stop at Urupukapuka Island where we will learn about the community ecological restoration programmes that is occruing throughout the eastern Bay of Islands.
Discover what the Bay of Islands is really all about. The Bay boasts some of the most spectacular ecosystems and has become renowned as a world class playground, this cruise is an experience like no other.
Highlights
* Dolphin/Whale Watching
* Travel through the world famous Hole in the Rock (conditions permitting)
* Cruise and commentary amongst the 144 islands
* Island stop at Urupukapuka Island
* Encounter wildlife in their natural environment
* Culture and History of the Bay of Islands
* Learn about the kiwi recovery and conservation restoration programme, ‘Project Island Song’ in the Bay of Islands
* Travel on a biofuel-powered yellow and black Dolphin Discovery V catamaran is designed for comfort, with an abundance of indoor and outdoor seating.
The vessel has plenty of space for an up close dolphin/whale encounter and is fully licenced, with a range of drinks and snacks available for purchase on board.
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