Sea Shuttle Bay of Islands

Pam Seath

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April 01, 2026

Had an amazing trip to Cape Brett and the Hole in the Rock recently. Crew so friendly. Skipper Hamish was so knowledgeable and informative. Great to have that local input. Bluebell was attentive to customers the whole time. It was great to have a couple of island stopover included . It was an amazing day, beautiful weather and scenery. It was a very worthwhile trip and an excellent company to travel with. Will travel again with Island Getaway Tours.

Ewout Vanfleteren

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March 04, 2026

We had the most amazing experience with Island Getaway Tours in the stunning Bay of Islands! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and unforgettable. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the area. They shared fascinating insights about the local history, marine life, and hidden gems throughout the bay. The scenery was breathtaking: crystal-clear waters, secluded beaches, and lush green islands everywhere you looked. What really stood out was the personal touch. The team made sure everyone felt welcome and they took the time to talk to everyone. If you’re visiting the Bay of Islands, I highly recommend booking with Island Getaway Tours! 😊

Shawn

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February 16, 2026

Perfect half day activity in the area for the whole family! We did the 4.5 hour tour departing at 2PM in December and it was perfect! We stopped at two islands and went to see the hole in the rock. We were lucky with calm seas, inside the bay it’s very calm, once you approach the hole in the rock it’s the open ocean and the waves are bigger. When the seas are calm, the boat can go through the hole in the rock which is a fantastic experience. Not all boats can fit through the hole which is why going with a smaller boat is preferred, Island Getaway Tours fleet is smaller which allows them to do such. We booked last minute as we were waiting to see the weather and sea conditions. If you book last minute (same day) and order the lunch it might not be available. The experience was great but I would only do this in good weather if you get sea sick/motion sick. There is inside seating but it’s not as much fun as seating on the top and getting the 360 degrees views. The staff were amazing and we learned so much about the region! We saw a number of sea animals including dolphins. At one of the island stops there was a fish feeding activity. The staff also brought out snorkeling gear for those who wanted it. They run a tight ship, with the 2 island stops and the hole in the rock, stops are timed carefully and the boat departs on time. We had about 45 minutes on the first island and about an hour on the second island. If your goal is to chill on the beach consider a full day tour. Would recommend to get to the port early so you can be one of the first to board and seat outside on the top or the back of the boat. Bring cash to buy water on board. The restaurant on the second island accepted credit cards. It’s a good idea to bring drinks and snacks with you. Highly recommend! Thanks for the great experience :)

Theresa Cruse

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June 29, 2026

My partner and I went on this over the weekend. After a previos nasty few days, the weather turned it all on for us. Conditions were relatively calm so we were able to go through the Hole in the Rock. Great knowledge of the area and wonderful staff. The island stopovers were amazing and enough time to explore before boarding to carry on. We saw bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, and albatross, fur seals amongst other wildlife. Would highly recommend this tour.

Tim Smith

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February 19, 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our Bay of Islands, Hole in the Rock cruise. Zack was excellent — he made the experience both fun and very informative. It was amazing to be able to experience going through the Hole in the Rock. The scenery around the islands was absolutely spectacular. We also really enjoyed our stop on the island and the incredible views from the lookout. We would not hesitate to recommend this trip to others.