Snorkeling Tours in Paihia at a glance
- Our pick: Paihia Bay of Islands: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Island Snorkel, NZ$ 245 per person (6h, 4.95★ · 323).
- Best value: Bay of Islands Cruise & Snorkel: Hole in the Rock & Twin Lagoons, NZ$ 180 per person (4h 30m, 4.85★ · 206).
- Also recommended: Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Snorkel, NZ$ 180 per person (4h 30m, 4.91★ · 872).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: NZ$ 180–NZ$ 398 (median NZ$ 195). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly and 5 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.
Snorkeling Tours in Paihia
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
6 options
Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Snorkel Cruise through 144 Bay of Islands with two island stops, snorkel, and sail through Hole in the Rock. 4.5 hours, small groups, gear included. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (872 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 180 per person
Paihia Bay of Islands: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Island Snorkel 6-hour sailing cruise from Paihia among 144 islands with 2-hour wildlife sanctuary stopover. Includes snorkeling, paddle board, lunch and local guide. Max 16-20 passengers. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.95 (323 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 245 per person
Bay of Islands Cruise & Snorkel: Hole in the Rock & Twin Lagoons Cruise 144 islands in the Bay of Islands with two island stopovers, snorkelling gear and the chance to sail through the Hole in the Rock. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (206 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 180 per person
Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Paihia: Snorkeling & Kayaking The Rock's overnight cruise in Bay of Islands includes snorkeling, night kayaking, seafood collection and meals. 22 hours from Paihia Wharf, shared cabin, small groups. Every day except Friday and Saturday · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (462 reviews) Duration: 22h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 398 per person
Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: Kayaking, lunch & walks Spend a morning and afternoon snorkeling, kayaking and walking remote islands in the Bay of Islands from Paihia. Wed and Fri · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.66 (44 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 288 per person
Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: 65-foot yacht with lunch Snorkel the Bay of Islands aboard a 65-foot ocean sailing yacht with masks, lunch, morning snacks and a crew that sails the Pacific. Every day · 10:00 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 195 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paihia Bay of Islands: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise & Island SnorkelOur pick | NZ$ 245 per person | 6h | 4.95★ · 323 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Bay of Islands Cruise & Snorkel: Hole in the Rock & Twin LagoonsBest value | NZ$ 180 per person | 4h 30m | 4.85★ · 206 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island SnorkelAlso recommended | NZ$ 180 per person | 4h 30m | 4.91★ · 872 | Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Bay of Islands Overnight Cruise Paihia: Snorkeling & Kayaking | NZ$ 398 per person | 22h | 4.88★ · 462 | Every day except Friday and Saturday · 17:00 | English |
| Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: Kayaking, lunch & walks | NZ$ 288 per person | 6h | 4.66★ · 44 | Wed and Fri · 08:00 | English |
| Snorkeling in Bay of Islands, Paihia: 65-foot yacht with lunch | NZ$ 195 per person | 6h | 5.00★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 10:00 | English |