New Zealand · BOAT TOURS IN THE COROMANDEL
Distances here eat days, so a bad booking costs more than money. These 11 boat tours in the Coromandel earn the slot, priced and timed so you can settle it over breakfast.
Review of Whitianga’s 2-hour glass-bottom Cathedral Cove cruise, with marine life, snorkeling, coastal scenery, practical tips, price, and value.
“Great day, friendly and knowledgeable crew. We were a full boat which was a little crowded but we made it work. Lots of different places to visit too.”
Cruise from Whitianga to Cathedral Cove, volcanic cliffs, sea caves and beaches with live commentary for $83 over two memorable hours.
“Amazing views on this Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise. From start to finish our guide explained safety precautions before we started and at every stop point on the cruise she made sure that every person had a photo opportunity so no one was disappointed. She also gave very informative comments about every stop. We highly recommend this tour! Well worth the time and money.”
Cruise from Whitianga to Cathedral Cove, sea caves, beaches, and volcanic rock formations aboard a shaded 16-seat boat.
“Our captain/guide was fantastic! Liam was very personable and professional providing safety instructions, history of the area, conservation efforts, and local fishing industry. He provided plenty of opportunity for questions and made sure he gave views to both sides of the boat. It was great perspective to have these views of the coastline and formations from the water. Despite the very cold water my 20 &26yr old nieces snorkeled for a few minutes at the conclusion of the tour and saw many different colorful fish including an eagle ray. We were lucky with clear water for our trip. Lastly Justin (owner) provided great communication in response to our calls when…”
Sail from Whitianga to Cathedral Cove aboard a roomy catamaran, with swimming, snorkeling, coastal views, snacks, and drinks included.
“A great way to see the area from the water. Down to earth, friendly crew. A great experience.”
Explore Cathedral Cove by glass bottom boat, spot marine life, enter Orua Sea Cave, and swim along the Coromandel coast.
“JD and Georgia were really great and informative. she was swimming under the boat to give us in the boat a great experience. great informative trip and we will be back for sure. friendly and great customer service 👍”
Review the Cathedral Cove snorkeling boat trip from Hahei, including price, gear, marine life, itinerary, value, and practical tips.
“Great, the guides know where to see the most fish!!!”
Review of Boom Sailing’s 3.5-hour private catamaran trip from Whitianga, with Cathedral Cove views, snorkeling, snacks, and drinks.
“Best tour in the area. Super fun and definitely worth it! The staff were on top of everything and the boat was great! Definitely will repeat!”
Hahei Explorer’s one-hour boat tour reveals Cathedral Cove, sea caves, marine life, and volcanic coast from Hahei Beach.
“Very nice Cruise on the océan to discover cathedral cove and other ocean caves… Seeing fishes ! Nice comments from a nice fellow during the cruise!!! Hermetic bags for valuable items are provided! Useful ! A good choice !”
Sail from Whitianga to Cathedral Cove on a small-group catamaran with coffee, snacks, swimming, snorkeling, and sweeping Coromandel views.
“What a great experience! The crew was fantastic and let us steer the catamaran and learn about sailing. The views are stunning. They even had bean bag chairs on board so that we could all enjoy a total zen experience on the water. Highly recommend.”
Cruise the Aldermen Islands from Tairua with a local guide, wildlife sightings, swimming, snorkelling, and a small group of 12.
“Just a really superb outing. A beautiful day, a very comfortable boat and a great guide made this a standout trip for us. The snorkelling was super - and though the undersea area has a way to go to recover - the water was crystal clear and lots of life under there!”
Explore Coromandel’s Aldermen Islands by boat, with seals, dolphins, whales, seabirds, cliffs, and seasonal snorkeling from Tairua.
“Had a lovely time out on the water! We were able to see dolphins and go snorkeling. Ran into a bit of a traffic jam on the way, delaying start time and Richie was a gem and waited for everyone to arrive before starting. Would highly recommended this adventure!”
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