Had a fantastic time on this half-day tour! The Staff was super professional and casually funny. Very attentive and always just seconds away to help open and close the clear windows if the sea spray or rain was too much. With multiple stops along the way, it was great to see an assortment of islands and the hikes/wildlife. I had forgotten about the snorkeling option on the second island stop and would remind everyone to bring a swimsuit. The boat was super clean and we even got blankets to keep us warm. A reminder that this tour is on the ocean and there were a few rougher spots as some of the islands are more exposed to the ocean but the staff was great at making us feel at ease. To maximize comfort I recomend taking your favorite motion sickness remedies beforehand. The actual hole in the rock is very impressive and we were lucky enough to see a penguin as well as many interesting fish and birds out on the water. I'll recommend this to everyone.

Excellent boat tour - operators really engaging and informative - all round great experience and plenty of involvement activities. Highly recommended and many thanks to the crew.

Saw lots of wildlife (bottle-nosed dolphins, korora, seals, terns, black backed gulls). This trip has 2 island stops because it can land by the beach, whereas others have only one). Very friendly and helpful locally based team - highly recommend

Wow amazing!!! We saw orcas and dolphins which were right beside the boat!!! Not only that, when watching the orcas/dolphins we were told interesting information about them from the crew which made it even more special and great. The history of the islands was clear and very interesting too. The crew were so great, cant recommend enough!!

Absolutely wonderful morning. Great and helpful crew. I throughly enjoyed my morning. The trip itself was fantastic .. saw lots and visited 2 islands and had an opportunity to walk and explore. Highly recommended

Nice Skipper and Crew. Amazing places and views. Totally worth it. I really recommend it. We just decided on short notice to do the trip. Parking for caravans is close by. Trip was really good, and the chocolate on board really delicious. DO THE TOUR! :)

Exceptional staff, relaxed comfortable boat trip where I didn't feel I was being squashed in.Local company with balanced knowledge and commendation. Local wildlife and sites.Plenty of time where we stopped to look around.

The boat tour was awesome, lots to see with great commentary provides. The boat crew were awesome, and we even got to see some Orcas near the hole the rock, which was a great bonus. I highly recommend this as the best way to experience the bay of Islands.

We had amazing weather for our tour! The staff were the best and so friendly! It’s a locally run business and they share all their knowledge and history of the Bay of Islands. You get to see some incredible views and we were lucky enough to be able to cruise through the Hole in the Rock. Cannot recommend this tour if you want a highlight tour of the Bay of Islands!

We took the Hole in the Rock tour, boat service was great, staff was very friendly and caring. MetService forecast predicted bad weather for this day, there is also a boating forecast in MetService that predicted bad conditions (score 1) but the provider didn’t cancel so we thought it was ok. We didn’t end up seeing the Hole in the rock that day due obvious weather conditions. The provider should be more transparent about this and give customers the option to not go if they can’t see the place they are paying for. Check the weather conditions yourself and cancel 24h before if you want a refund because they won’t cancel unless extreme weather and won’t offer any partial refunds if you can’t make it to the destination you paid for.

Perfect day. Crew are awesome. Grest commentary from a local guide about the area. The business supports local initiatives and the people, You get to experience two islands stop-overs, rather just one. We were very thrilled to see sea life. The boat is large, new and very comfortable. Take your own snacks and you can buy your lunch on one of the islands. If you looking for a memorable experience book with Island Getaway.

Amazing way to spend the day in the Bay of Islands! Great weather with great crew/hosts in one of the gems of New Zealand. Our trip included 2 Island stop overs which offered walks up to 360° views of the bay, clear warm water for swimming or simply relaxing on the shoreline. We also ventured out to the Cape Brett Peninsula and out to the world famous hole in the rock and were fortunate to encounter Penguins, Furr seals and Dolphins! The vessel we were on (Arataki) is a new and purpose built vessel for the tour which delivered Amazing results for everyone, it was very spacious, had a bathroom onboard, cold drinks available, blankets for keeping warm and no matter where you were sitting you had a Amazing view. We had great commentary and hosting from Hamish and Tish. Can't reccomend this trip enough. Suitable for people of all ages. Thanks you so much Hamish, Tish and Adam.

Newer boat, more personal experience. Was able to go through the hole and stop at beaches. Just seemed less regimented. Would recommend to everyone looking for a great day. Crew was fabulous and knowledgeable. The main guide’s family had owned one of the islands so could get into personal commentary. Just do it

Had a great trip out to the Hole in the Rock. Travelling with 3 chn who were entertained throughout the voyage through great views, interesting commentary. As well as plenty of wildlife including penguins, seals, dolphins along with an array of sea birds and fish. Vessel was spotless and comfortable with friendly and knowledgeable crew. Weather was good and sea calm. Highly recommend this local company to take you out there you won't be disappointed.

This trip was a highlight of our NZ travels! Tisha and skipper Hamish were welcoming and knowledgeable. We stopped on two islands and were able to walk up to high points of both. The views were stunning! We were also given brief histories of the bay and the islands we visited, and info of ongoing environmental work to rid the islands of pests dangerous to the beloved kiwi and other birds. And of course the Hole in the Rock was not to be missed. We were able to motor through it! This cruise can take up to 50 people, much fewer than other cruises. There were less than 20 the day we went (in the winter) so we got lots of individual attention. Highly recommend!