“Experience It For Yourself!”

  • Tours depart from Whitianga wharf.
  • Tour to Cathedral Cove, Cooks and Hahei Beaches, and the incredible Orua Seacave.
  • Local history, geology, and marine life.
  • If lucky you might see dolphins, orca, and seals.
  • Experience the underwater scenery, swim, or snorkel in the marine reserve.
  • You will cruise on Ocean 2, our 8.5 metre ex coastguard vessel.
  • Tours are 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours in duration.
  • Ideal platform to see the amazing coastal scenery.
  • Superb boat for photography and taking those memorable selfies.
  • Your skipper is an experienced photographer for some unique pictures using professional quality cameras at no cost to you.
“We Will Have Fun”

Covid 19: Cathedral Cove Cruises and Vaccination

Vaccination Requirement.

All passengers 12 years and over will require a Vaccination pass to board.

No pass no access no refund – sorry.

Our staff are fully vaccinated for everyone’s protection.

If you are showing any signs of illness no matter how mild, please do not come on the tour.

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure for boarding and safety chat.

Thanks,

Ken Hindmarsh
Owner and Skipper

Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises / Tours

The Triple C Cruise

Coves, Caves & Coastline

Cruise time approximately 2.5 hours

Schedule

  • Morning Cruise 9:30am - Return 12:00pm
  • Afternoon Cruise 1:00pm - Return 3:30 pm
  • Evening Cruise 4:00 pm - Return 6:30pm (Available during Summer or by Request)

The Double C Cruise

Cove & Coastline

This tour is IDEAL for those who don’t have a lot of time but still want to see the spectacular scenery of Cathedral Cove.  

Our short tour is available by request to fit with your time table but only when CCC tour not already scheduled. Price ad departure time by request give us a call or drop us an email – info@cathedralcovecruises.co.nz.

Customised Charter

Private Charters Available

Catering to groups, families, and special occasions. Private tours are a specialty of ours. We love the group interaction and gives us the opportunity to custom fit a tour for you. 

Departure time, tour duration and destination negotiable.

 

What Wildlife You Might See During Our Cruise

  • Seals – In the winter months, we see them lazing about on the rocks and occasionally swimming in the kelp.
  • Bird life – Sea birds from the majestic Gannet to the wonderful blue penguin.
  • Dolphins and Whales – sometimes visit the area no guarantee that you will see them
  • Underwater Life – either via snorkelling yourself, getting up close with the abundant sea life yourself or using our viewing tube from the side of the boat.

Enjoy The Beautiful Sights

DOC Approved!

Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises
Cathedral Cove Cruises has been approved by the New Zealand Department of Conservation to view whales, dolphins, or seals if they are encountered during a scenic boat tour.
Cathedral Cove Cruises adheres to viewing rules to guarantee they always remain safe and are never distressed by our presence.

Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises

Departures are from the Whitianga Wharf on The Esplanade in Whitianga. We can also pick you up from Ferry Landing on request.

The Esplanade, Whitianga 3510
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