Tauranga Harbour Scenic Cruise & Optional Hop Off - 90 mins
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Experience the stunning scenery the Tauranga Harbour has to offer on a one-hour scenic cruise with an optional morning hop-off at Matakana Island to make a day out of your trip. Step aboard Kewpie, the iconic restored vessel with 70 years of history, for a cruise perfect for families across shimmering harbour waters. Pass by secluded beaches, island settlements and extensive pine forests.
Sail by the bronze Statue of Tangaroa, the guardian of the sea, and Mt Maunganui. Look out for the wildlife that call this place home, depending on the season, from blue penguins to seabirds and fur seals. Hop off on Matakana Island at no additional cost and bring along a picnic and your swimmers to enjoy a day of swimming, fishing and taking walks along the sand.
Location
What you need to know
- Parking is available at Spring Street Car Park or Dive Crescent opposite Bobbys Fish and Chips.
- 90‑minute scenic cruise of Tauranga Harbour and Port
- Option to hop-off between cruises at Matakana Island at no extra cost
- This experience is available from January - April and September - December.
- Please allow 90 minutes for this experience.
- This experience departs from the Waterfront Jetty at 4 Wharf Street Tauranga 3110.
- Children under 5 are free when travelling with a paying adult.
- This experience is weather dependent
- If a cruise is rescheduled due to weather, sea or operational reasons there is no additional charge
- The experience provider is not liable for any consequential losses or additional costs incurred as a result of cancellation or delay
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
