Poor Knights Small Group Tour & Cruise from Auckland

Explore the group of islands Jacques Cousteau named one of his top ten dive and snorkelling spots in the world. 22km’s off the coast this nature and marine reserve boasts several ocean archways, the largest ocean cave in the world and amazing marine wildlife that must be seen to be believed.

Highlights:

• Poor Knights Islands

• Snorkelling experience or up-grade to a dive experience

• Rico Rico Cave & Maomao Arch

• Wildlife Spotting

Departing on a magical cruise we travel to the protected Poor Knights Islands. On the way we learn about the region and nature, enjoy the cruise and keep an eye out for the diverse marine life that makes this area so famous including: dolphins, whales, orca, game fish and ocean birds. Arriving at the Poor Knights we explore its many islands, archways and caves learning the history before settling in a sheltered area to continue the experience. While anchored, how you use this time is up to you. You will have access to snorkeling equipment and glass bottom boards to view the marine life or relax on the boat and have a bite to eat, it’s up to you. You also have the option to upgrade to a dive experience (at extra cost) if you are a keen diver.

• Explore the group of islands Jacques Cousteau named one of his top ten dive and snorkelling spots in the world. 22km’s off the coast this nature and marine reserve boasts several ocean archways, the largest ocean cave in the world and amazing marine wildlife that must be seen to be believed. Highlights: • Poor Knights Islands • Snorkelling experience or up-grade to a dive experience • Rico Rico Cave & Maomao Arch • Wildlife Spotting Departing on a magical cruise we travel to the protected Poor Knights Islands. On the way we learn about the region and nature, enjoy the cruise and keep an eye out for the diverse marine life that makes this area so famous including: dolphins, whales, orca, game fish and ocean birds. Arriving at the Poor Knights we explore its many islands, archways and caves learning the history before settling in a sheltered area to continue the experience. While anchored, how you use this time is up to you. You will have access to snorkeling equipment and glass bottom boards to view the marine life or relax on the boat and have a bite to eat, it’s up to you. You also have the option to upgrade to a dive experience (at extra cost) if you are a keen diver.

On this fully guided day tour from Auckland, explore the group of islands Jacques Cousteau named one of his top ten dive & snorkelling spots in the world. This nature and marine reserve boasts several ocean archways, the largest ocean cave in the world and amazing marine wildlife.

Highlights:

•Poor Knights Islands

•Snorkelling experience or up-grade to a dive experience

•Rico Rico Cave & Maomao Arch

•Wildlife Spotting

Led by our passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
Children ages 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours notice).
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers