4 Snorkelling Trips in New Zealand to Build a Day Around

1.Cathedral Cove Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 109 reviews · from $82Our pick

Join Brian aboard the open 7.8-metre Cave Cruzer for a lively two-hour trip from Whitianga to Cathedral Cove. Expect fast boat rides, volcanic cliffs, hidden coves, Orua Sea Cave’s remarkable acoustics, Whale Cave, optional snorkeling, and a short rock jump.

“Our captain was incredible! He was funny and informative! The music playing while racing through the water was just such an experience!! Getting to go inside the caves was something we will all never forget! Truely one of the best tours we’ve ever done! DO JT!!”

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2.Cathedral Cove Marine Reserve: Snorkeling Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

From Hahei, you’ll ride a small speedboat past Cathedral Cove to sheltered snorkeling sites around the marine reserve. Expect a warm full wetsuit, quality gear, clear instruction from a scuba instructor, floatation aids, and about one hour in the water. Non-swimmers are welcome.

“Virkelig meget værdi for pengene! Vi så rokker og massere af fisk. Vi elskede også turen med jetboat! Nok min yndlings betalte aktivitet på ferien!”

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3.Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration in Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $93Top rated

Meet your guide at Tiritiri Matangi Wharf for four hours of snorkeling and island walking. Your guide supplies a wetsuit and snorkeling gear, stays with you in the water, and points out native birds, plants, and coastal views. Ferry tickets must be arranged separately.

“The guides were fantastic and then some! They were very personable and attentive to make sure we were comfortable. They stayed in the water as long as we wanted to and made sure to point out interesting things. When we were done in Read more”

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4.Guided Snorkeling and Island Exploration Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $88

Meet guide Legend at Tiritiri Matangi’s wharf for a four-hour small-group outing. You’ll snorkel for marine life, then walk to the lighthouse and through a pest-free island sanctuary where takahē and kōkako may be seen.

“Was really fun & our guide Legend was very informative. Wouldn’t recommend for those who easily get motion sickness, besides that it was a great experience! Got to see a sea lion, sting rays, large sea snails & heaps of colourful fish. Afterwards we walked to the lighthouse & had an amazing view of the island, it was breathtaking!”

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