22-Hour Overnight Cruise On Board

The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise

★ 4.9 462 reviews

from $228.19 per person

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Duration: 22 hours
Meeting point: Paihia Wharf
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meal: Meal included
Run by: The Rock Adventure Cruise

Overview

The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise spends a full 22 hours on the water in the Bay of Islands, with the night actually spent on board the boat rather than back on shore. Passengers board at Paihia Wharf and return to the same spot when the trip ends. For travellers who want more than a day trip without changing accommodation, an overnight on board does that in one booking.

Meals are handled for the whole trip. Dinner, breakfast and lunch are all included, along with coffee and tea, and the activities on board and ashore are part of the fare. Alcohol is the main thing you pay for separately, and you cannot buy transport to attractions through this tour. The boat takes a maximum of 40 travellers.

It suits most travellers, including those with pushchairs, and the crew meets everyone at the Marlin statue by the wharf before departure. It is not wheelchair accessible, and packing for the conditions matters. Anyone undecided should read the cancellation terms carefully, since the operator needs a minimum number of travellers to run and reserves the right to reschedule or refund if that minimum is not met.

$228.19from, per person

22 hours, overnight on boardduration

4.9across 462 guest reviews

40guests at most

What's Included

Included

Overnight accommodation
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
All activities
Coffee and/or Tea

Not Included

Transportation to/from attractions
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Meet at Paihia WharfGather at the Marlin statue opposite the visitor information centre at Paihia Wharf, 15 minutes before departure. The skipper and crew meet passengers there.
Board The RockClimb aboard for the start of the 22 hour cruise, with admission included in the booking.
Cruise and activitiesSail through the Bay of Islands with all activities on the trip included in the fare. Alcohol is available to purchase separately.
Overnight on boardSleep on the boat, with overnight accommodation included.
Meals on boardDinner, breakfast and lunch are all provided, plus coffee and tea.
Return to Paihia WharfThe cruise ends back at the same meeting point on the wharf.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the trip, from what to pack to how the group works.

White sailing catamaran under sail on a bright blue bay with green islands behind, seen from another boat

What to bring. The operator tells travellers to dress appropriately for the conditions. Layers and weatherproof gear are the safe call for a night on the water.
Getting there. There is no tour transportation to or from attractions, so plan to make your own way. The meeting point is near public transportation, which helps if you are staying without a car.
Group size. The trip caps at 40 travellers, so expect a group of that scale at most.
Food and drink. Dinner, breakfast, lunch, coffee and tea are all included. Alcoholic drinks are not, but they can be bought on board.
Who can come. Most travellers can participate, and pushchairs are fine. Wheelchair users cannot be accommodated on this boat.
Weather and minimums. Good weather is required to run. If the operator cancels for weather or because the minimum traveller number is not met, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

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Common issues. The honest limits are mostly logistical. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, transport to and from attractions is not provided, and alcohol costs extra on board. The cruise needs a minimum number of travellers and good weather to operate; if either condition fails, the operator offers a different date or a full refund rather than a guaranteed departure. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time get no refund, so late changes are expensive.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Overnight accommodation on the boat, dinner, breakfast, lunch, all activities, and coffee or tea are included. Admission to the cruise itself is part of the booking. Alcoholic drinks and transportation to and from attractions are extra.

Where Does The Cruise Start?

It starts and ends at Paihia Wharf in the Bay of Islands. Wait at the Marlin statue opposite the visitor information centre, 15 minutes before departure, where the skipper and crew will greet passengers.

How Long Is The Trip?

The cruise runs 22 hours, including the overnight stay on board. You return to the same meeting point at Paihia Wharf.

Is The Boat Wheelchair Accessible?

No, it is not wheelchair accessible. Pushchairs are allowed, and most travellers can participate. The wharf is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low traveller numbers, you get a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

Can I Buy Drinks On Board?

Yes, alcoholic drinks are available to purchase on the boat. Coffee and tea are already included, along with all three meals.