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Corporate Functions – Work Cruises
Bay Explorer is the premier provider of corporate and business functions in Tauranga.
We can provide custom cruises from simple “breakout seasons” (to get some fresh air from the business workshops) or fully catered, multi-hour dinner and drinks cruises.
Departures are available from the central city waterfront or Trinity Hotel, Tauranga’s premier waterfront conference and accomodation provider (private jetty departure).
Typical Inclusions:
- 1-3hr cruise on our spacious 18 metre (60-foot) vessel with 360° outdoor views.
- Our friendly hospitality and professional Bay Explorer crew.
- Comfortable, fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun deck for viewing and sightseeing.
- Cold beer, chilled regional wines and sprits from our fully licenced bar. Or coffee, tea and a selection of other non-alcoholic beverages are also available. (Eftpos available)
- Use our professional catering options, or bring your own favourite catering company. Also available is our large 6-burner BBQ for self catering.
- Some of the best variations in harbour views in New Zealand day or night, from busy Port of Tauranga to surrounding islands and their isolated beaches and forests.
- PA system, Audio (Spotify) sound system.
- Photos to last a lifetime.
Check-in: 15 mins prior (The Strand, Tauranga City Waterfront)
Departure: TBC. Strand Tauranga (other options available please enquire)
Return: TBC. Strand Tauranga
Pricing: $50pp minimum charge $1500 incl gst
- 10 -140 people and wheelchair access on request.
- Please check our payment policies for this cruise.
- No online bookings available as we need to work with your personal requirements: Bank deposit. EFTPOS / Credit Card payments available (C/C are subject to surcharge).
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Since returning home to take the helm at Bay Explorer, Emily has focused on creating responsible and sustainable marine wildlife experiences. Guests can explore scenic harbour cruises in Tauranga Harbour, eco-friendly wildlife tours, and trips to Matakana Island, all designed to be educational, safe, and unforgettable. Her private charters remain a popular choice for corporate events, birthday parties, and special group experiences, offering a flexible and personalised way to enjoy Tauranga dolphin encounters and up-close wildlife sightings.
Over the years, Emily has introduced thousands of visitors to New Zealand’s marine environment, fostering awareness, respect, and conservation of marine wildlife. She also works alongside Kewpie Cruises in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, an iconic tour business running daily scenic harbour cruises and Matakana Island trips, making it one of the area’s most-loved Tauranga tourist activities
With her experience and passion, Emily has introduced thousands of visitors to New Zealand’s marine environment. Her mission is to foster awareness, respect, and conservation of marine wildlife, providing unforgettable wildlife experiences for families, friends, and corporate groups alike.
BAY EXPLORER also operates alongside KEWPIE CRUISES www.kewpiecruises.co.nz in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. It's an icon tour business in Tauranga now, taking passengers daily on scenic harbour cruises in Tauranga harbour and to Matakana Island.
“Its now part of the local pride in the area, the best of Tauranga tourist activities”. An ideal option if you are limited for time and looking for activities in Mt Maunganui.
Bay Explorer
Bay Explorer are local boat tour specialists who are passionate about all our region has to offer. We are proudly Kiwi owned and operated, with plenty of experience running day trips from Tauranga.
Departure Point
Corner of Wharf Street & The Strand
Tauranga
New Zealand 3110