Nature & Wildlife
Cruises
Family-friendly Tours
Half-Day Tours
Tour Highlights
- See Cathedral Cove from the water
- Cruise past volcanic cliffs, blowholes and hidden sea caves
- Look beneath the surface of Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve
- Watch for snapper, blue maomao, stingrays and other marine life
- Optional swimming and snorkelling amongst the fish
- Enjoy underwater viewing without having to get wet
- Learn about the Coromandel's geology, history and marine environment
- 2-hour return cruise from Whitianga
- 2-hour boat cruise
- Local skipper and crew
- Guided commentary
- Glass-bottom marine viewing
- Masks and snorkels for optional snorkelling
- Life jackets
What to Bring
- Swimwear if you plan to snorkel
- Towel
- Sun protection
- Warm layer or jacket
- Adult: 16 years +
- Children: 3-15 years
- Infant: 0-2 years
Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga operates through a coastal area where there are certain risks involved.
These risks are including but not limited to; sea-sickness, exposure to natural elements, encounters with wildlife, boat collision, boat capsize, property damage, personal injury and drowning.
Your Skipper and/or Crew member will take all precautions to minimise and eliminate any dangers. A safety briefing will be completed by the Skipper before the tour begins.
- Less than 24 hours before departure: No refund
- Transfer within 24 hours: 25% fee may apply**
- Missed tour: No refund; a 12-month voucher may be offered
- Operator cancellation due to weather or sea conditions: No charge**
Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*
