Our Trips - Bay of Islands Snorkelling

PRICING

All snorkelling gear is included free of charge. We have a large range of sizes of full wet suits, hoods, mask and snorkels and fins, but you’re more than welcome to bring your own, clean and sand free please. (No hunting gear as we snorkel in a reserve)

Adults (15+): $220

Children: $150

Special Family rate from $660 (2 Adults and 2 children 14 and under) with up to 3 extra children @$120 each.

alternatively…

Private tailor made trip for up to 10, $2500* Please email me your inquiry info@boisnorkelling.co.nz *conditions apply.

Snorkelling / sightseeing / history and all sorts of marine life. We know the Bay very well so you won’t be disappointed.

On a Cruise ship? Check our departure times on the day you arrive, as we have altered some times so you don’t miss out! *This will only be on the One trip a day options so have a look on ‘check availability’ below to see if it works for you.

Travelling by yourself? Please email us if you are having trouble booking.

DAILY DEPARTURES

HAPPENING NOW

MAIN SEASON – 2 TRIPS A DAY

25th of Dec 2025 till 18th January 2026

Two 4 hours trips departing:

AM Russell Wharf 8am / Paihia Wharf 8.15 (Island drop off option available)

PM Paihia Wharf 1pm /Russell Wharf 1:15

Please be at the wharf 15 min before your departure time.

JANUARY 19th till 10th of MAY 2026

ONE EPIC TRIP PER DAY

One 5 hour trip departing

Russell Wharf 9.00am / Paihia Wharf 9.15am

Please be at the wharf 15min before departure time.
Stops for a break at Otehei Bay on way back, returns around 2pm

MAKE A DAY OF IT

* We can drop you off on Urupukapuka Island at Otehei Bay after your morning snorkelling trip.

Spend the afternoon relaxing at Otehei Bay Cafe & bar, or exploring some of New Zealand’s most stunning walking tracks.

Talk to Bay of Islands Kayaking and hire a Kayak or paddle board. Located at Otehei Bay, they also do guided kayaking around the islands coast.

www.bayofislandskayaking.co.nz

*For $40 extra per person, (one way back) the **ferries are regular that you can choose which one to take to get you home.

**Summer season when ferries are operating. (This picture is of the Island!)

Tammy and Tayla - Bay of Islands Snorkelling

Safety

Disclaimer: It is medically advised that if you have any heart issues then this activity of Snorkelling should NOT be done.

Snorkelling still needs a sense of responsibility and although we are there, we require our passengers have a duty to exercise reasonable care for their own safety and will abide by any decisions made by Bay of Islands Snorkelling crew on a case to case bases.

We can provide flotation Aid such as a Pool noodle or buoyancy jacket for those less confident in water, to make you feel more at ease..
We have a well-equipped first aid kit and our crew are fully trained in all situations.
The waters here in NZ are safe waters to swim in, without the regular dangers that other countries have to worry about.

Registered with Maritime NZ, we comply with the health and safety on the water regulations, and we carry on board all forms of communication and equipment required.

What to bring

Swimwear (please wear under clothes) & towel
Hat, your underwater camera with a full battery! Sunscreen, for the environment please apply before arriving to the boat.
Warm clothes and drinking water!
A sense of adventure!
There is limited room on the boat so please travel light

What we provide

Good quality long wetsuits,
Masks & snorkels
Flippers/fins
Flotation aids, Pool noodles and vest. (if required)
Hot water shower for when you get out of the water
and a hot cup of tasty instant soup!

Snorkelling trips in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand

PRICING

DAILY DEPARTURES

MAKE A DAY OF IT