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Whitianga: Cathedral Cove 2 Hour Boat Cruise

1. Whitianga: Cathedral Cove 2 Hour Boat Cruise

Based in Whitianga, this scenic boat cruise showcases Mercury Bay’s stunning coastal paradise at its very best. Embark on a 2-hour journey across the rugged volcanic shores of the bay and explore its beautiful beaches including Hahei and Lonely Bay. The highlight of the tour is the world-famous Cathedral Cove at Te Whanganui a Hei Marine Reserve. The site has a rich Maori heritage, attracts around 150,000 visitors per year, and was used as a filming location for the blockbuster movie Narnia. Sit back and relax as you sail around the bay, and marvel at its stunning natural landscapes that stretch across the peninsula. Along the way, listen to your guide share entertaining live commentary about the bay and the wildlife that lives here. Make sure to keep an eye on the water too, as there's always a chance to see dolphins, whales and orcas in their natural habitat.

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Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 160 reviews

My friend and I enjoyed cruise very much. The whole journey was done smoothly and safely! The guide was also very expert in his geological/ geographical knowledge! Very friendly, answered all questions in friendly tone.

We really enjoyed our visit to Cathedral Cove and surrounding areas on the Ocean Leopard Cruise with a informative commentary by our friendly Skipper Liam who has great knowledge of the Mercury Bay area.

Really enjoyed this trip by boat to Cathedral Cove! Tim was very informative about history of area.

Our Skipper, Liam, was truly knowledgeable and very informative. the cruise was awesome ☆☆☆☆☆

Our boat trip was expertly guided by local Liam. His expertise and knowledge was excellent.