Most-reviewed trip
Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruises
Five cruises, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $70 to $85.11.
Six cruises cover the Cathedral Cove coast from Whitianga, priced from $70 to $85.11 per person and lasting 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes. Departure points are Whitianga Wharf on The Esplanade and Blacksmith Lane. Vessels range from a shaded tour boat seating 26 with an onboard toilet to a 10-passenger ex-coast guard rescue boat, and four of the six carry snorkel gear.
Coast And Cave, 2.5 Hours
2 hours 30 minutes · Mercury Bay Discoveries
from $70 per person Check availability →
Scenic Caves And Coastline Cruise
2 hours · Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises
from $79.44 per person Check availability →
Scenic Cruise, 2 Hours
2 hours · Cathedral Cove Scenic Cruises
from $78 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Whitianga Cathedral Cove Cruises Cost?
Per-person prices run from $70 on the Coast and Cave, 2.5 Hours cruise to $85.11 on the Ocean Leopard, Volcanic Coast cruise. All six are shared cruises with set per-person rates, so the price does not change with group size. All six allow free cancellation.
How Long Do The Cruises Last?
Four cruises run 2 hours: Ocean Leopard, Volcanic Coast; the 2-Hour Volcanic Coast Cruise; Scenic Caves and Coastline Cruise; and Scenic Cruise, 2 Hours. The Coast and Cave tour runs 2 hours 30 minutes on both of its booking pages, making it the longest option, and departs from Blacksmith Lane.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
Snorkel gear is carried on four cruises but not on the two shaded tour boat trips, and pickup is not included on the two Ocean Leopard cruises or the $70 Coast and Cave booking page, and is not stated for the others. An onboard toilet is listed on the Ocean Leopard and Coast and Cave cruises, and the Coast and Cave vessel adds a changing room and a warm fresh-water shower. Minimum ages are not stated on any of the six cruises.
How Do I Choose Between The Cruises?
The 2-Hour Volcanic Coast Cruise is the most reviewed option at 4.8 from 894 reviews, while Ocean Leopard, Volcanic Coast holds 5.0 from 468. For a smaller group, the ex-coast guard rescue boats carry 10 passengers versus 26 to 30 on the larger vessels, and the Coast and Cave, 2.5 Hours trip is the cheapest at $70. The two shaded tour boat cruises state they do not land at the cove, a landing is not stated for the others, and the Scenic Cruise, 2 Hours has 4 reviews so far.
Compare The Five Cruises Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Volcanic Coast Cruise | 2 hours | $84.00 per person | ★ 4.8 (894) | Not included |
| Ocean Leopard, Volcanic Coast | 2 hours | $85.11 per person | ★ 5.0 (468) | Not included |
| Coast and Cave, 2.5 Hours | 2 hours 30 minutes | $70.00 per person | ★ 4.9 (136) | Not included |
| Scenic Caves and Coastline Cruise | 2 hours | $79.44 per person | ★ 5.0 (16) | Not included |
| Scenic Cruise, 2 Hours | 2 hours | $78.00 per person | 4 reviews | Not included |
