Boat Tours in The Coromandel

Boat tours are the best way to see the Coromandel Peninsula's white cliffs, sea caves and volcanic islands from angles the road never reaches, with departures from Whitianga and Tairua. Our Coromandel boat tours cover Cathedral Cove, the Aldermen Islands Nature Reserve and the coastline around Tairua.

Cruising to Cathedral Cove

The Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour departs Whitianga Wharf for a two hour cruise past hidden coves and dramatic rock formations to the famous natural archway, viewed from the water rather than landed on, with the location recognisable from The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.

The Vanishing Volcanoes at the Aldermen Islands

The Aldermen Islands Nature Reserve Boat Tour departs Tairua Marina for a chain of rhyolite domes known as the Vanishing Volcanoes, one of New Zealand's finest marine environments, with whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles all possible sightings on the small group cruise.

A Shorter Cruise Around Tairua

The Coastal and Island Classic Boat Tour covers volcanic islands, sea caves and sheltered beaches near Tairua in ninety minutes, a shorter option for those without a full morning to spare.

Prefer to Paddle Instead of Cruise

For a closer, self powered look at the same coastline, the Cathedral Cove Classic Kayaking Tour launches from Hahei Beach through the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve and finishes with refreshments on the beach at Cathedral Cove.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Cathedral Cove boat tour land at the cove? No, the Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour views the famous archway from the water, with landing available only on the separate Cathedral Cove Classic Kayaking Tour.

Where do the Coromandel boat tours depart from? The Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Tour departs Whitianga Wharf, while the Aldermen Islands Nature Reserve Boat Tour and Coastal and Island Classic Boat Tour both depart Tairua Marina.

What makes the Aldermen Islands significant? Known as the Vanishing Volcanoes, this chain of rhyolite domes is protected as one of New Zealand's finest marine environments, with whales, dolphins, sharks and turtles all possible sightings.

Which Coromandel boat tour is the shortest? The Coastal and Island Classic Boat Tour runs ninety minutes, the shortest of the three boat tours on offer.

Is there a kayaking alternative to the Coromandel boat tours? Yes, the Cathedral Cove Classic Kayaking Tour launches from Hahei Beach for a closer, self powered look at the same coastline.