Tour Type:Luxury Cruise Duration: 2 Days (Overnight) Tour Starts In:Auckland Tour Finishes In:Auckland
from NZ $459 pp
One unique night surrounded by nature & immersed in history aboard Ipipiri.
Experience an Overnight Cruise onboard Ipipiri (e-pip-e-rey) through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands – home to a wide range of marine life such as dolphins, whales, seals and birds. Enjoy fine local produce, explore the beautiful bays and secluded islands, and learn more about the region’s role in New Zealand’s early history.
Tour Inclusions:
Coach transfer to the Bay of Islands with GreatSights, New Zealand’s premier sightseeing operator
Deluxe king cabin with ensuite and panoramic sea views
Three course buffet dinner featuring fresh local produce
Cooked and continental breakfast
Complimentary snorkelling and kayaking equipment available to explore the sheltered bays and secluded islands
Interactive onboard commentary exploring the history, wildlife and ecology of the Bay of Islands
Return by coach to Auckland the following day. You can extend your stay in the Bay of Islands and defer your coach transfer back to Auckland if you wish.
Tour Departures:
Departs Auckland 7.30am daily (September - May). A return coach departs Paihia daily at 4.20pm, returning to Auckland 7.50pm. Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service from inner city hotels. Pick-up and drop-off details must be advised at the time of booking.
Coach transfer to the Bay of Islands with GreatSights, New Zealand’s premier sightseeing operator.
Deluxe king cabin with ensuite and panoramic sea views
Three course buffet dinner featuring fresh local produce
Cooked and continental breakfast
Complimentary snorkelling and kayaking equipment available to explore the sheltered bays and secluded islands
Interactive onboard commentary exploring the history, wildlife and ecology of the Bay of Islands
Return by coach to Auckland the following day. You can extend your stay in the Bay of Islands and defer your coach transfer back to Auckland if you wish.
Your Overnight Experience
With over 123 years of local knowledge and experience, our passionate crew is looking forward to sharing with you the breathtaking and historical region that is the Bay of Islands.
Your overnight cruise will take you back to the roots of New Zealand human history. Northland (Te Tai Tokerau), is regarded as the birthplace of New Zealand. Your cruise will follow this historical and cultural path from the arrival of Maori and Europeans to the region, to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between Maori and the British Crown.
With 144 islands and abundent marine and bird life, the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand’s finest sub-tropical maritime parks - stunning during the day, and unforgettable at night.
Complimentary Activities
Ipipiri offers a relaxed environment, where you can do as much or as little as you like. The following activities are complimentary and are available to all guests:
Snorkelling (fins and mask provided)
Kayaking
Island excursions
Island beach & bush walks / swimming
If relaxation is more your style, then you can choose to soak up the views from the sun deck, read a book, play a board game or interact with our knowledgeable crew.
Dining Experience
As the sun sets behind the islands of the Bay and we find a sheltered cove in which to moor overnight, join us on level three for dinner. Fresh local produce, popular Kiwi dishes, New Zealand wines and an uninterrupted sea view - perfect!
Your meal will include a plated entree, and buffet style dinner and dessert. The Ipipiri Bar on level three is open until 11.00pm. Enjoy the a drink on the rooftop sundeck or just relax in comfort. NB: Beverages are an additional cost.
In the morning enjoy a buffet-style cooked and continental breakfast served in the dining room from 7.30am. Complimentary coffee and tea is available throughout the day and freshly baked muffins are served for afternoon tea shortly after boarding.
Onboard Accommodation
Your accommodation for the night is in one of our 30 deluxe cabins. All rooms have ensuites and uninterrupted sea views so you can watch the sun set or rise from the privacy of your room. Your room can be configured as either one king bed or two single beds (please let us know your preference when making your reservation). Your state room will have the following facilities: bed linen, pillows, towels, face cloth, full size ensuite, king size bed, toiletries, independent heat pump A/C in all rooms.
What to bring
A small overnight bag should be brought on board for passenger convenience (NB: There is no storage for large suitcases). It is advisable to bring swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing, and camera.
Decks: 4 decks, two identical accommodation decks, one dining/bar deck with indoor/outdoor flow, one sundeck
Cabins: 30 identical deluxe cabins with full sized ensuite's and sea views
Stern Plate: The vessel has been fitted with a large stern plate which can be lowered below the waterline for ease to access in to and out of the water.
from NZ $4592 Day Overnight Ipipiri Coach & Cruise Package54.45
2 Day Overnight Ipipiri Coach & Cruise Package Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 2 Day Overnight Ipipiri Coach & Cruise Package.
We all enjoyed the cruise. Great staff. Mixed bag of travellers but soon related to other passengers the way cruise was run helped people to interact. Would recommend trip to others. We took helicopter flight on return to Paihia and that trip showed the Bay of Islands in another way. Thanks for your recommendation.
Max Wundersitz (Australia) Tour Date 25/04/2011
The cruise was lovely! All the staff were excellent. We just wished it was longer as we were enjoying it so much.
Georgie Greenland (New Zealand) Tour Date 27/03/2011
This was a most enjoyable cruise, everybody aboard was helpful and knowledgable. The accommodation was first class as was the food and we had all the equipment we needed to make the activities brilliant. The perfect way to see and have fun in and around the Bay of Islands.
Colin & Margaret Warnett (United Kingdom) Tour Date 13/12/2010
Booking was exceptionally swift and thorough by Jarrod and the trip itself was fantastic, excellent crew, gorgeous scenery and delicious food. Who could have asked for more. Would definitely recommend Ipipiri as a must-do excursion. Many thanks.
Louise Kirk (United Kingdom) Tour Date 04/10/2010
The overnight cruise on the Bay of Islands was one of the nicest holiday experiences we've had. The boat was great, the cabin facilities were fantastic, surpassed my expectations. The crew were friendly, cheerful and very helpful, and the food was a very high quality. We enjoyed the afternoon on the beach and the scenery throughout the cruise was simply breathtaking, topped by dolphins cruising alongside the boat on the way back to harbour. Only one small criticism. I requested gluten free meals, which was no problem - they catered for all dietary requirements, but no snacks provided, rice crackers for the cheese, or any form of gluten free biscuits or nibblies would have been a good option. Lucky I took my own!
Frances & Peter Gorringe (Australia) Tour Date 31/01/2010
Cruise Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share.
Season
Twin Share
1 September 2011 - 31 January 2012
NZ $459
1 February 2012 - 31 May 2012
NZ $485
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Cruise Itinerary:
The Ipipiri operates daily.
Day 1
7.30am
GreatSights Coach pick up from Auckland Hotel
11.30am
GreatSights Coach arrives in Paihia
12.30pm
All Ipipiri Guests - Please Check in at the Maritime Building
1.00pm
All Guests depart the Maritime Building to Opua to board Ipipiri
1.30pm
Ipipiri departs Opua.
1.30-3.00pm
Ipipiri cruises through the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands. Afternoon Tea is served (assortment of freshly baked muffins and coffee/tea.
3.00 - 5.30pm
Afternoon activities
7.30pm
Buffet Dinner is served
9.00pm
Dinner complete. Relax, unwind, view the stars and take in the stillness of staying overnight on a luxury catamaran anchored in a sheltered bay.
Day 2
6.30am
Coffee and tea available
7.30am
Breakfast to be served in The Dining Room
8.30am
Optional activities available departing from Ipipiri. These must be pre booked the evening before.
9.00am
Vessel departs for Cruise back to Opua.
9.30am
Optional Activities available via Russell on the way back to Opua.
10.00am
Vessel Arrives back in Opua, Coach Transfer back to Maritime Building.
10.30- 11.00am
Passengers arrive back at the maritime building
From 11.00am
Make the most of your time in Paihia and explore this region in more detail with an afternoon tour or cruise.
4.15pm
Your coach will depart the Maritime Building at 4.20pm to Auckland
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