Cathedral Cove Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Whitianga: Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Cruise 2 Hours, NZ$ 150 per person (2h, 4.96★ · 468).
- Best value: Hahei: Cathedral Cove Boat Tour & Sea Caves in 1 Hour, NZ$ 125 per person (1h, 4.93★ · 373).
- Private option: Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Catamaran Sail & Snorkel, NZ$ 165 per person (3h 30m, 4.97★ · 60).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: NZ$ 125–NZ$ 165 (median NZ$ 140). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Cathedral Cove Boat Tours
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6 options
Whitianga Boat Tour: Glass Bottom Cathedral Cove Cruise Glass bottom boat tour from Whitianga Wharf exploring Cathedral Cove and volcanic coastline. See marine life without getting wet. Snorkel gear included. Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (1,038 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 135 per person
Whitianga: Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Cruise 2 Hours 2-hour Cathedral Cove cruise from Whitianga. See Cooks Blow Hole, Orua Sea Cave & Hahei Beach. Small groups, all fitness levels. Includes boat, seats & lifejackets. Every day · 10:30, 13:30 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (468 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 150 per person
Hahei: Cathedral Cove Boat Tour & Sea Caves in 1 Hour One-hour boat tour from Hahei Beach exploring Cathedral Cove, volcanic sea caves and coastal islands. Small groups, lifejackets included, marine reserve views. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (373 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 125 per person
Snorkeling Whitianga: Cave Cruzer inside Orua sea cave Snorkel among fish in Mercury Bay's marine reserve and enter Orua, New Zealand's second-largest sea cave, with expert guides and full gear provided by Cave Cruzer. Every day · 09:30, 10:00, 12:15, 12:45 and 15:00 ★ 4.95 (62 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 140 per person
Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Catamaran Sail & Snorkel 3.5-hour afternoon sail from Whitianga with Cathedral Cove, snorkeling in Mercury Bay marine reserve, and local wine included. Small catamaran, wind-powered. Every day · 13:45 ★ 4.97 (60 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 165 per person
Coromandel: Sailing tour to Cathedral Cove with swim Sail from Flaxmill Bay along Mercury Bay’s coast to Cathedral Cove on a small-group catamaran tour. Includes coffee, baked snack, and optional swim or snorkel. Every day except Thursday · 09:15 ★ 4.97 (34 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 165 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitianga: Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Cruise 2 HoursOur pick | NZ$ 150 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 468 | Every day · 10:30, 13:30 and 16:00 | English |
| Hahei: Cathedral Cove Boat Tour & Sea Caves in 1 HourBest valueGroup of up to 14 | NZ$ 125 per person | 1h | 4.93★ · 373 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Catamaran Sail & SnorkelPrivate optionPrivate | NZ$ 165 per person | 3h 30m | 4.97★ · 60 | Every day · 13:45 | English |
| Whitianga Boat Tour: Glass Bottom Cathedral Cove CruiseGroup of up to 14 | NZ$ 135 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 1,038 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:00 to 15:30 | English |
| Snorkeling Whitianga: Cave Cruzer inside Orua sea caveGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 140 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 62 | Every day · 09:30, 10:00, 12:15, 12:45 and 15:00 | English |
| Coromandel: Sailing tour to Cathedral Cove with swimGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 165 per person | 3h 30m | 4.97★ · 34 | Every day except Thursday · 09:15 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Whitianga: Cathedral Cove Catamaran Sail & Snorkel (NZ$ 165 per person)