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Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Thrills
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Cathedral Cove Boat Tour - Thrills

By Cave Cruzer
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Ages 1-100, max of 12 per group
Duration: 2h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Boat Tour
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water


Start:
  • Cave Cruzer Boat Tours, Whitianga Wharf, The Esplanade, Whitianga 3510, New Zealand
    Arrive 30mins before departure time, meet at the Whitianga Wharf on Esplanade Road, Whitianga.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 128015P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Not Suitable for infants or children under 10kgs
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 128015P2

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    • Cave Cruzer
      542
      Whitianga, New Zealand
      Joined in March 2011
    • D899NOpatriciab
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      Bryan was just amazing! It was one of the best tour we had in NZ. We loved the music on the boat Bryan! You rock!!! Thank you for the incredible experience!
      Written 24 April 2024
    • ShrungaliG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantabulous Activity!!!
      Awesome Experience!!! Stunning Views with a Fabulous and Knowledgeable Guide Brian. Enjoyed a lot. A little more time duration for the Snorkelling would have been better. Thanks.
      Written 23 April 2024
    • gordond464
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exhilarating, wonderful excursion
      Notwithstanding that we were fortunate to have great weather and spectacular scenery, the star of the day was Brian and his boat. We really appreciated that we went out with two engines which is so much safer than one rather than the one that other tour operators had. Brian was so considerate of his guests always asking if we were OK about how fast we were going and felt fine. His commentary was informative and full of knowledge. However when he got the green light that we were fine and wanted him to go fast, the fun started. The music was cranked up, the throttle was opened up and we cork screwed to an exhilarating ride. An unforgettable wonderful morning that we will always remember, Thanks Brian
      Written 18 April 2024
    • Coastal28324196477
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unique, fun, and stunning--great way to see the Cathedral cove and other areas.
      This trip was such a blast. We loved our tour guide, Brian. He was so knowledgeable and interesting. The views and overall experience was well worth the time and money. I really liked how he shuffled us around so anyone who wanted in the front of the boat could get a turn and how he played some great tunes as we headed back to the ferry. This tour also offers a spot to jump off a rock in a cave--really cool! Highly recommend this tour to all.
      Written 31 March 2024
    • Culture12749085922
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible experience!
      Cave Cruzer Adventures gave us the most stunning amazing adventure. From start to finish we felt very safe in Brian's very capable hands. He was super knowledgeable about the area, filling us in on history and sea life stories. Using all sorts of methods to demonstrate the acoustic properties in caves. The opportunity to snorkel through a stunning cave was the icing on the cake. Thank you so much for an awesome day. I cannot rate this business highly enough!
      Written 26 March 2024
    • mepling
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fast, fun, and lots to explore
      Brian explores several caves. Offers a chance to snorkel. Knows a lot about the area and is passionate about the culture. We loved that this boat is fast and he loves to go fast (not a slow boring tour boat). We only had 9 in our group and he brought us into caves that we could fit into. He drives the boat well. The only disappointment (that in all fairness he explained why) was we didn't get to get out and explore under Cathedral cove (which is not supposed to be allowed anyway). He asked our group what we wanted to do with our time and we appreciated that he asked.
      Written 23 March 2024
    • KenL3289
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well worth doing
      A great way to see the coast-line, caves and marine life. Great tour guide/boat driver. Well worth the time and money. Highly recommend.
      Written 17 March 2024
    • Maps46997267689
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A 10/10 must do experience!
      Such an amazing trip! The ideal way to see the Coromandel in a short space of time. Brian made the trip 10/10 with his facts and cracking sense of humour. The interaction with everyone made it a unique experience. Highly recommend!!
      Written 17 March 2024
    • feganxp
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cathedral Cove close up
      Just spent a wonderful couple of hours with Brian on the Cave Cruze tour. Got really up close to all the interesting features on Cathedral Cove backed up with a very informative commentary from Brian. All this + disco beats and an exhilarating return journey to port make this a great way to spend a couple of hours in Whitianga
      Written 15 March 2024
    • BarbG996
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A Thoroughly Enjoyable & Stimulating trip
      Fantastic trip , Brian is a great host , very informative and accommodating to his customers needs and likes. The whole trip was wonderful . The views are amazing to see from the sea. The boat trip was exhilarating. Good value for money.
      Written 14 March 2024
    • Navigate60299066393
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic trip
      Fantastic trip! This was such a good trip! Would 10/10 recommend! We saw lots of things we would have never of seen without going on this trip! Such good scenery and a thrilling trip! Thank you.
      Written 12 March 2024
    • wtafiregirl69
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Freaking awesome!
      Fabulous trip from start to finish. Brian our skipper was interesting and great sense of humour. Took us to places we noted that the other boats doing same thing didn’t go to. This tour I seriously recommend to all and get ready for a fast paced thrill ride. Loved it!
      Written 10 March 2024
    • stuartashep
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      wonderful adventure
      Excellent trip despite seashells. Brian was cautious with adventure, and truly beautiful seascapes and cathedral cove. highly recommended
      Written 9 March 2024
    • helendW7372PB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Exhilarating, scenic ride on Cave Cruzer
      A great fun experience, with fantastic scenery and an exhilarating, fast boat ride. Having no roof was good as we were able to get into caves. Really appreciated the stops for photos. Seeing the fish come right up to the boat was exciting. Brian gave a great commentary when we slowed and stopped.
      Written 2 March 2024
    • Wanderwarden
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic trip!
      Thanks Brian for a brilliant time on the water today! To think we very nearly didn't go! That was a cracking two hours of fascinating sights, great company, and the thrill of the 300hp engines sending us across the waves like a roller coaster. Your steering may have had something to do with it as well. Cave Cruzer Boat Tours are a must!
      Written 12 February 2024
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    Dean BJ Martin
    Hobart, Australia273 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If your in Whitianga this is a must do, Brian is a first class skipper and tour guide ensuring we got great value for our trip despite less than perfect conditions. Amazing his driving skill in maneuvering into and around one cave. Soft riding and dry boat with very quiet and powerful (new) outboards.
    Written 16 March 2020
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    Jill Arney
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    After visiting whitianga and the coromandel for years it was the first time I had experienced it from the water. This trip is a must for anyone visiting the area.
    Brians knowledge of the area and local Maori legends made the trip very interesting and his ability to manoeuvre the boat into the caves allowed us all to see some amazing sites. Was a great few hours spent seeing a beautiful part of New Zealand.
    Written 3 February 2020
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    CMc_10
    NSW Australia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great trip with Brian. It was a little rough on the water but that did not stop us from enjoying the trip. He gave an excellent commentary, we got up very close and into a few caves, saw lots of fish and even a small shark on the way back. We highly recommend thie trip to see the best of the caves and coast.
    Written 12 March 2020
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    Andylynn2015
    Central Coast, Australia125 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    Unfortunately we had a windy day and were given the opportunity to opt out of do another day but everyone who booked chose to go. Brian explained everything clearly, checked on us regularly to make sure everyone was riding ok (not too bumpy or wet). Although the swells were up He took us through the hole in the rock with precision. We went out into the open ocean briefly, but being pretty rough Brian opted for safety which we were fine with as we did have young children on board. Tour was cut short and they gave us a small refund. We did get to see most things. We were happy.
    Written 15 February 2020
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    Nick Wood
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Couples
    My wife and I booked this after looking at several options and we couldn't have been happier with our choice. Brian made us feel at ease and explained everything about the boat and what to expect before we set off. Despite a slight swell we always felt completely safe and Brain was clearly an expert skipper for these waters. The speed when it was safe to do so was exhilarating. He took us into many of the smaller caves which the larger boats cannot access and pointed out lots of the sea and bird life for us. We would highly recommend taking this trip.
    Written 7 January 2020
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    love_travelling1985
    Auckland, New Zealand37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    Brian is an expert with the boat. He's super friendly. When Brian says hang on, he's not kidding. He just floors it. You never feel unsafe. He takes you into all the caves. We have a 2 and 6 year old and Brian recommended the back seat. I'd recommend it too as it's more comfy and very safe for the kids. If you sit at the front, there's no way you can hold onto your 2 year old and to the boat.

    Again, it's totally safe. Brian always checks with everyone to make sure that everyone is comfortable at all times.

    Please note that the back seat is noisy but comfortable to sit. My wife had a headache due to the petrol fumes, she's got a sensitive nose. The kids and I had no problems.

    Brian, if you can get a soundproof cover for your engine and if that re-directs fumes away from the back seat and if a dealer sells it in Auckland, I'm more than happy to hand deliver it to you for $100 from Auckland. geoff1985@gmail.com
    Written 19 January 2020
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    Karen
    Paignton, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    What a fabulous trip. Brian is an excellent tour guide with lots of interesting information. He has a great sense of humour and whilst he made the trip a real adventure, our safety was upmost.
    The RIB is a perfect boat for getting up close to take that perfect photo of all the exciting places and I commend Brian for his boating skills in negotiating his way in and out of the caves as well as handling some pretty challenging weather conditions.
    Definitely the most fun I’ve had out on the water.
    Amazing adventure. Thanks
    Written 14 January 2020
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    Martin A
    Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    After researching all the other options of exploring this marvellous coastline we settled on Brian from Cave Cruzer and we were certainly not left wondering or disappointed. A boat without a roof (which many have) is most certainly advantageous as it allows greater access to the caves / blowholes etc which is a definite must afterall isn't that why we go out there, and many of the other vessels can't always achieve this. Brian's a good buggar and keeps you well informed of the history within the area (make sure you get him to blow his horn though !!!) All this and still had time for a snorkel, WELL worth it you won't be disappointed.
    Written 3 February 2020
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    Jenna
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2021 • Friends
    I highly recommend the Cave Cruzer tour. It's amazing value for money. The boat itself was incredibly fun, getting up to some great speeds but still remaining comfortable. The views were outstanding, and we stopped in multiple places for photo opportunities. We heard history tidbits which were really interesting, and we went inside caves and blowholes. The boat has a compartment you can store your gear in, which kept everything safe and dry. Today we even saw a pod of dolphins. Brilliant activity - definitely not one to miss.
    Written 8 January 2021
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    retirednomad1
    Lattakia10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    Small boat with a 250 HP engine provided an exciting ride. It's a small comfortable boat and Brian's commentary was very informative and interesting and of course you could ask questions to your heart's content.

    I very much enjoyed seeing one beach after another and getting the lay of the land.
    Written 25 January 2020
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