Tauranga Scenic Harbour Cruise

Looking for things to do in Tauranga? Bay Explorer has several years experience in showcasing the Tauranga Harbour. We cater for family groups, couples, locals and travellers alike.

This cruise departs from Tauranga central CBD in the afternoon after our Half Day Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise that departs from the same wharf in the mornings.

Sit back on a lazy sunday afternoon and soak in the sun, listen to our commentary on points of interest, with an iced beverage from our onboard bar in hand.

Tauranga Harbour is extensive and includes a mixture of high intensity Port facilities and contrasting quiet coastal villages, forests, open sandy beaches and bays of many coves. The cruise travels through Port of Tauranga considered New Zealands largest export port and largest port by volume. We cruise to the shores of Te Puna, through Stella passage to Omokoroa Peninsula. Considered the most beautiful Harbour in the North Island of New Zealand. Perfect for school holiday fun, or a weekend getaway cruise.

The Cruise Includes:

• A 3hr cruise on our spacious 18 metre (60 foot) vessel with 360° outdoor views.
• Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for viewing and sightseeing.
• Some of the best variations in harbour views in New Zealand, from busy Port to sunbleached isolated beaches and forests.
• Chance to encounter marine wildlife – maybe we will see penguins, school fish, seabirds, sharks.
• Cold beer and chilled regional wines from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic beverages (Eftpos available).
• Food options or bring your own snacks
• Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local points of interest.
• Our friendly, professional Bay Explorer crew that are the only marine Biologist skipper/crew in Tauranga
• Max 80 people (seating available) and wheelchair access on request
• Photos of a lifetime! See the statue of Tangaroa, the yachts, pleasure craft, marinas, City and village landscapes as well as three islands and their isolated beaches and
  forests, horticulture like Kiwifruit and Avocado orchards

Check-in: 3:15pm for briefing at 3:30pm (The Strand, Tauranga City Waterfront)

Departure: 3:30pm Strand Tauranga

Return: 6:30pm Strand Tauranga

Pricing: Adults $95pp, Youth 6-12yrs $35, infant 5<yrs $10. Senior and group bookings
available.
Online bookings: EFTPOS / Credit Card payment available. Please check our payment policies for this individual booking online.