Boat Cruises

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Boat Cruises

With over 15,000km of coastline to enjoy, New Zealand is naturally quite fond of boats… Boat cruises are a great way to explore NZ's rivers, lakes, beaches and fjords, offering a different perspective on both our landscape and wildlife.

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148 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 5.

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷

Glacier Explorers

97%

23 Reviews

14 Face-to-Face

Analysis

An amazing up close encounter with New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷

Million Dollar Cruise

96%

8 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Cave Cruzer Boat Tours

96%

7 Reviews

 Analysis

Cave Cruzer takes your fun seriously. Book an exhilarating tour experiencing the best thrills & excitement while sightseeing Cathedral Cove...

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Abel Tasman Charters

96%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
The R.Tucker Thompson under full sail

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Tallship R Tucker Thompson

95%

43 Reviews

26 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A chance to go sailing on a working tall ship in one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand, the Bay of Islands. Better still, with profits...

Easy peasy snorkelling and kayaking!

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

Perfect Day Cruises

95%

9 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Breathtaking scenery and diversity in nature that is found nowhere else in the world, unique and endemic species thrive above the water line and...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Cruise Te Anau

95%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
M.V Tiri Cat at Ship Cove

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Beachcomber Fun Cruises

Mail Boat Cruise Picton

94%

80 Reviews

66 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Boat Cruises in New Zealand's prestigious Marlborough Sounds

North Island ▷ Northland ▷

The Rock Adventure Cruise

94%

66 Reviews

16 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The Rock is NZ’s biggest houseboat. Purpose built for cruising in the Bay of Islands she is a warm, homely & stable. The Rock is suitable for...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Pelorus Mail Boat

94%

27 Reviews

20 Face-to-Face

Analysis

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

93%

25 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Explore beyond the Glaciers with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours. Join a mirror-lake Kayak Tour a Scenic Boat Tour or Fishing trip on Lake Mapourika...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Deep Cove Charters Ltd

93%

10 Reviews

 Analysis
Matiu/Somes Island

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷

Matiu/Somes Island

Wellington Harbour

93%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

8 km return | 2-3 hours return

South Island ▷ West Coast ▷

Okarito Boat Tours

93%

4 Reviews

 Analysis
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

RealNZ

92%

89 Reviews

74 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Give in to the wilderness, and escape to the secluded Pātea Doubtful Sound, located in the depths of the Fiordland National Park.

Scenic Wildlife Cruises in the Marlborough Sounds

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

E-Ko Tours

92%

42 Reviews

28 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Swim with Wild Dolphins in their natural environment of the calm sheltered waters of Marlborough Sounds, Scenic Wildlife & Nature Cruises and...

A day to remember in the Marlborough Sounds

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Waterways Boating Safaris

92%

14 Reviews

9 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Drive a boat, explore the sounds. Fun, freedom & stunning scenery on a guided safari adventure.

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Fiordland Discovery Cruise

RealNZ

92%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷

Hukafalls Jet Taupo

91%

80 Reviews

63 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you right to the base of the mighty Huka Falls, New Zealand’s most visited natural...

Hahei Explorer - Enter into a blowhole 80ft high!

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Hahei Explorer

91%

7 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Cathedral Cove Tour - experience the adventure!

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Fiordland Ecology Holidays Manapouri

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

French Pass Sea Safaris

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷

Coast Up Close

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis
Absolute bliss.

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷

Lake Tarawera Water Taxi and Eco Tours

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

Bliss to be had in Native New Zealand Bush.

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷

Whitianga Adventures

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis
Eco Wanaka Adventures - Lake Cruise & Island Nature Walk

South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷

Eco Wanaka Adventures

90%

2 Reviews

 Analysis
Tutoko II at the entrance to Doubtful Sound

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Fiordland Expeditions

89%

12 Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

Analysis

If you're looking for a small boat cruise with only a dozen people aboard; where you can fish for your dinner, dive for lobster or kayak for that...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Top 10 Milford Sound Coach and Cruise

89%

11 Reviews

10 Face-to-Face

Analysis
Cruising at 11 about to depart

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷

Paddle Steamer Waimarie

89%

10 Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Relax on Waimarie Paddle Steamer. Listen to the commentary; visit the engine room and maybe throw some coal in the firebox; meet the homing pigeons...

South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Doubtful Sound Day Cruise

RealNZ

88%

283 Reviews

262 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Cruise beautiful Lake Manapouri with RealNZ and explore the wilderness of Doubtful Sound