Tauranga Scenic Cruise Two Hours

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation

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Our Spacious vessel Bay Explorer docking at the jetty for pick up — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Highlights of Tauranga Harbour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Relax sit back to take in interesting and informative commentary about the harbour, region, local legends and history. The ancient Maori Legend of Mount Maunganui is retold as we cruise past the icons base. See the Statue of Tangaroa as he guards the Harbour entrance & learn of his place in Maori folk law. Cross the entrance of Te Awanui, (Tauranga harbour). Tuck into the picturesque shores of Matakana Island, the third largest island of the north. Continue through Tauranga harbours two inner islands, natural history, and orchards. Through the western channel to Sulphur point, and its relation to our active volcano. Tauranga port and industry working up close, with interesting facts on exports, history and ships.

Day Cruises Private and Luxury Audio Guides Ports of Call Tours Water Tours Likely to Sell Out Sightseeing Cruises Shore Excursions

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Bay Explorer

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–13 years) · Adults (14–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In person and audio guide
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board

Not included

Not included: Beverages from our licensed onboard bar $10

Itinerary

Stop 1

2 hours

New Zealands most scenic harbour, from busy port to secluded islands. Sit back and enjoy our live commentary, seasonal wildlife, cruise ships, our onboard bar & more
Mount Maunganui Base Track

Passing by

Take in the sights of the cruise ships, Pilot bay and Mount Maunganui

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please wait by the jetty at the white Kiosk. Lookout for Bay Explorers Dolphin & Wildlife cruise signs

End point

Please wait by the jetty at the white Kiosk. Lookout for Bay Explorers Dolphin & Wildlife cruise signs

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.