Comparison
Dolphin Cruises Compared
Compare all 22 Bay of Islands dolphin and cruise tours by price, duration and departure town.
Dolphin Cruises In The Bay Of Islands
Tour Length
Experiences
Cruises From Paihia
Prices, durations and wildlife details for every dolphin cruise leaving Paihia.
Experiences
Dolphin Watching
What dolphin watching in the Bay of Islands really means, which cruises name dolphins and what they cost.
Experiences
Hole In The Rock Cruise
How the Hole in the Rock cruise works, what it costs, and which boat to book.
Tours
Hole In The Rock Dolphin Cruise
Compare the combined Hole in the Rock and dolphin cruises from Paihia and Russell on price, duration and what is included.
Experiences
Hole In The Rock From Paihia
Which Hole in the Rock cruises leave Paihia, what they cost and how long they take.
Comparison
All Cruises Compared
Every Bay of Islands cruise type compared on price, duration, departure point and inclusions.
Experiences
Paihia Cruises
Every cruise leaving Paihia, compared on price, duration and departure point.
Experiences
Boat Tours Compared
Fast boats, motor cruises, tall ships and kayaks compared on price, duration and departure town.
Experiences
Kayak Tours
Prices, durations and inclusions for the two guided kayak tours in the Bay of Islands.
Experiences
Sailing Tours
Compare the seven Bay of Islands sailing cruises by vessel, price, lunch and departure town.
Experiences
Sunset Cruises
The one true evening sail in the Bay: tall ship, antipasto platter, from $63.07.
Comparison
Tours Compared
Every Bay of Islands tour type compared: prices, durations, departure towns and inclusions.
Experiences
Paihia Boat Trips
Every Paihia boat trip compared by duration, price and what the ticket covers.
Experiences
Dolphin Species Guide
Bottlenose and common dolphins in the Bay of Islands, and which cruises go looking for them.
Experiences
Urupukapuka Island
Cruises and kayak tours that stop at Urupukapuka Island and Otehei Bay, with times and prices.
Experiences
Whales And Orca
Which whales and orca are reported on Bay of Islands cruises, and which tour to book.
Prices, Safety And Getting There
Logistics
Hole In The Rock Prices
Hole in the Rock cruise prices compared by duration, category and departure town.
Logistics
Cruise Reviews
Ratings, review counts and prices for every Hole in the Rock cruise compared.
Planning
Weather And Cancellations
Operator cancellations and the refund rules for Hole in the Rock cruises, tour by tour.
Logistics
Cruise Prices
What Bay of Islands dolphin cruises actually cost, and why the prices differ.
Planning
Cruise Seasickness
Boat types, trip lengths and honest advice for passengers who worry about seasickness.
Planning
Swimming Rules
Dolphin swims are banned in the Bay of Islands; cruises are watching trips with island beach stops.
Planning
Getting To Paihia
Drive, coach, fly or book an escorted day trip: every way to reach a Bay of Islands cruise departure.
Planning
Swimming Rules And Watching Cruises
Why the sanctuary bans dolphin swims here, and which watching cruises to book instead.
On The Day: What To Bring And Expect
On The Day
Cruises With Kids
Age limits, durations and island stops for family dolphin cruises in the Bay of Islands.
Planning
What To Wear
Layers, sun protection and a dry change for the island stop, plus what operators include.
Comparisons And Combos
Comparison
Which Cruise To Book
Compare Hole in the Rock cruises by price, duration, island stops and lunch.
Comparison
Cruise From Auckland
Compare the two Auckland day trips that include a Bay of Islands cruise, or go independent from Paihia.
Comparison
Hole In The Rock Vs Island
Duration, stops, food and price compared for the two bay cruise styles.
Comparison
Day Tour Or Self-Drive
Guided 12-hour day tour versus a three-hour drive to Paihia: costs, timings and who each suits.
Comparison
Sail Vs Motor Cruise
Compare Bay of Islands sailing trips and motor cruises on duration, price, group size and lunch.
Planning Your Trip
Season
Cruise Seasons
When to book a Bay of Islands dolphin cruise, from winter dolphin science to summer island stops.
Planning
Free Things To Do
Free walks, views and waterfronts around Paihia and Russell that pair with a bay cruise.
Planning
Paihia Or Russell
Which town to sleep in before your Bay of Islands cruise, compared on departures, ferry and walkability.