Mercury Bay Discoveries Scenic Boat Tours

We have finished our season of regular tours and will restart in early October. Private tours with 10 or more people can still be booked

DISCOVER MERCURY BAY

Explore the amazing scenery and view the incredible wildlife. Mercury Star is a fabulous new catamaran that is perfect for environmentally conscious travelers who also want to enjoy a comfortable, sheltered and stable boating experience. You will find plenty of room to move about and get the best view wherever you are on the boat. For your convenience, the catamaran also includes a toilet, and tea and coffee is available to keep you refreshed. Our skippers are long term locals with a wealth of knowledge and experience around the area. Discover Mercury Bay with us, where local expertise meets unparalleled comfort on the water.

CATHEDRAL COVE COAST & CAVE TOUR

Truly one of the New Zealand’s scenic icons and a must-visit when traveling to The Coromandel. The Cathedral Cove tour will take you through the dramatic scenery of the Pacific Coastline, including Orua Sea Cave, Champagne Rocks and isolated islands scattered throughout the Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve.

CATHEDRAL COVE COAST & CAVE TOUR

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Absolutely stunning!!! Great tour on a fabulous boat. Snorkels provided so you can jump in and discover the fish in the reserve and then back on board for a warm shower. Great guides who have thought of everything to make this trip awesome. Highly recommend.

Great trip! Really funny crew with good knowledge of the history & wildlife of the area. I picked this particular company because of the type of boat, and suffering badly with motion sickness. Despite a bit of swell it was very stable, had no issues, and would highly recommend! Great to be able to jump off the boat and snorkel in the marine reserve and see all the fish too!

This was a fantastic cruise with knowledgeable skipper Adam and amazing first mate Ella! The boat is shiny and new and a comfortable ride with a bathroom and refreshments available! Highly recommend, especially if you are a little water shy or not keen on a small bumpy boat!! The crews knowledge of the local area and fauna and the importance of sustainability was second to none!!

We went on tour of Cathedral Cove and Mercury Bay’s sea caves. The design of the boat was a key element to our booking. As mentioned by others the catamaran design gives for a smoother ride even at higher speeds. The facilities on board such as toilets were important to our group. The crew were very approachable and knowledgable and were able to answer questions in a light hearted way. The experience of the skipper was really good and we went to a really good snorkelling spot and there was ample time to swim. We’ve done boat trips from Whitianga before but would say that this was the best so far and would definitely book again!

Wow, this tour is a must do! Fantastic commentary from Adam and Ella as we cruised around the coast from Whitianga, seeing the spectacular coastline to Cathedral Cove. Stopped in the Marine reserve to see the amazing fish, then off to the sea cave. This was a magic experience going into the cave and seeing the schools of fish in the crystal clear water. Off around the island off Hahei to stop on a reef for snorkelling. My companion swam amongst blue Maumau and was ver excited. All in all a brilliant experience and great value.