Boat Cruises

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Boat Cruises

With over 15,000km of coastline to enjoy, New Zealand is naturally quite fond of boats… Boat cruises are a great way to explore NZ's rivers, lakes, beaches and fjords, offering a different perspective on both our landscape and wildlife.

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North IslandCoromandel

Cave Cruzer takes your fun seriously. Book an exhilarating tour experiencing the best thrills & excitement while sightseeing Cathedral Cove...

South IslandNelson Region

The R.Tucker Thompson under full sail

North IslandNorthland

A chance to go sailing on a working tall ship in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands. Better still, with profits...

Easy peasy snorkelling and kayaking!

North IslandNorthland

Breathtaking scenery and diversity in nature that is found nowhere else in the world, unique and endemic species thrive above the water line and...

South IslandFiordland

M.V Tiri Cat at Ship Cove

South IslandMarlborough

Beachcomber Fun Cruises

Mail Boat Cruise Picton

Boat Cruises in New Zealand's prestigious Marlborough Sounds

North IslandNorthland

The Rock is NZ’s biggest houseboat. Purpose built for cruising in the Bay of Islands she is a warm, homely & stable. The Rock is suitable for...

South IslandMarlborough

Explore beyond the Glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour a Scenic Boat Tour or Fishing trip on Lake Mapourika...

South IslandFiordland

Matiu/Somes Island

North IslandWellington Region

Matiu/Somes Island

Wellington Harbour

8 km return | 2-3 hours return

South IslandWest Coast

South IslandFiordland

Give in to the wilderness, and escape to the secluded Pātea Doubtful Sound, located in the depths of the Fiordland National Park.

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A day to remember in the Marlborough Sounds

South IslandMarlborough

Drive a boat, explore the sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided safari adventure.

South IslandFiordland

North IslandTaupo Region

Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you right to the base of the mighty Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most visited natural...

Hahei Explorer - Enter into a blowhole 80ft high!

North IslandCoromandel

Cathedral Cove Tour - experience the adventure!

Scenic Wildlife Cruises in the Marlborough Sounds

South IslandMarlborough

Swim with Wild Dolphins in their natural environment of the calm sheltered waters of Marlborough Sounds, Scenic Wildlife & Nature Cruises and...

Absolute bliss.

Bliss to be had in Native New Zealand Bush.

South IslandMarlborough

South IslandCanterbury

North IslandCoromandel

Eco Wanaka Adventures - Lake Cruise & Island Nature Walk

South IslandWanaka Region

Tutoko II at the entrance to Doubtful Sound

South IslandFiordland

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Fiordland Expeditions

If you're looking for a small boat cruise with only a dozen people aboard; where you can fish for your dinner, dive for lobster or kayak for that...

South IslandFiordland

Cruise beautiful Lake Manapouri with RealNZ and explore the wilderness of Doubtful Sound

South IslandCanterbury

Set sail with award-winning Black Cat Cruises on a 2-hour Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise! Spot Hector’s dolphins, NZ fur seals, and little penguins...

Unrivalled wildlife viewing

albatross, penguins, seals & much more