The Rock Overnight Cruise

$188 includes your accommodation, buffet breakfast and dinner and 22hrs of cruising, exploring, relaxing onboard our purpose built vessel the Rock amongst the stunning Bay of Islands.

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About

$188 gets you 22hrs of cruising, exploring, relaxing onboard our purpose built vessel the Rock amongst the stunning Bay of Islands. "The best way to fall in love with New Zealand".

This cruise is suitable for travelers of all ages who like good company, having fun and don't mind getting their feet wet! The Rock is New Zealand's biggest house boat, is extremely stable. This boat oozes good times and with more time you see, do and experience more.

As owner/operators, Sarah and Jonny are with you on every cruise. We are passionate about the Bay of Islands and strive to deliver you the very best value experience. We hope you come away from our cruise with a touch of island lore, new friends and experiences just like we do on every trip.

Opening times

  • Business hours: We cruise Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday departing at 5pm returning the following day at 3pm.
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • BBQ Facility
  • Breakfast
  • Children Welcome
  • Dinner
  • Licensed Bar
  • Luggage Storage
  • Proximity to town: We depart from the Paihia Wharf right in the middle of Paihia. Ask anyone it's super easy to find
  • Number of rooms: 10

Physical address

The Rock Overnight Cruise, Paihia Wharf Building, Marsden Rd, Paihia, PO Box 433 , Paihia, Northland, 0247, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $188.00 - $238.00
  • Further pricing information: Minimum Numbers. All Departures are subject to Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd minimum number of 10 guests being met. Should the minimum numbers not be reached Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd reserve the right to cancel the trip and offer guests a full refund of the cruise price or transfer to another cruise date. Safety. Our valued guests are hereby made aware that our adventure activities (kayaking, snorkeling, beach landing, treks) all have an element of risk and are suitable for people of good health. Whilst we do everything possible to safeguard our guests we cannot be held responsible for personal injury due to the actions of our guests that are beyond our control. The staff and management of Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd take all practicable steps to safeguard our guests. However, you must follow our instructions and use the safety equipment provided at all times. Adults accompanying any person under the age of 18 must ensure that the underage person follows our instructions at all times. You must release or indemnify Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd and our staff against any liability we incur to anyone else, resulting from your failure to follow our instructions or the failure of any person accompanying you under the age of 18 to follow our instructions. We reserve the right to withdraw any person who in our opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others. We also reserve the right to cancel the cruise if we become concerned for any reason for your safety or that of any other person. WARNING: Under New Zealand law it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to sue anyone if you are injured. In addition, New Zealand's accident compensation scheme provides only limited assistance to visitors to New Zealand who are injured. We strongly recommend that all visitors to New Zealand have full insurance covering any injury they might suffer, including medical treatment cover, before undertaking this activity. EXCLUSIONS: To the extent permitted by law, all our liability for damage to your property, disruption to travel plans, or mental injury is excluded. This exclusion is subject to any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Please inform Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd of any medical conditions or other information we need to know to include you safely in this activity. For example: asthma, allergies, heart conditions, epilepsy or pregnancy. You are entitled to access any information we hold about you or to request its correction at any time. Insurance Your reservation of a trip with Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd does not include insurance of any type. All types of insurance are your responsibility. All luggage and personal effects are at all times your own responsibility. Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd will not be responsible for any loss, delay or costs connected with adverse weather conditions. Licensing Regulations. Please note due to licensing regulations absolutely NO alcohol is to be brought aboard the vessel. We have full bar facilities aboard The Rock. Families with Children. Families with children of all ages are welcome on our cruises. However we require that families with children under the age of 16 take a private cabin for the comfort of both the children and the other guests onboard. By making the reservation for a trip with Bay of Islands Rock Cruises Ltd, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 9 402 7796
  • Freephone 0800 762 527

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  • Sarah Greener

    Sarah Greener

    Living and working in the Bay of Islands and loving it!

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