Tour Type:Luxury Cruise Duration: 2 Days (Overnight) Tour Starts In:Bay of Islands Tour Finishes In:Bay of Islands
from NZ $357 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:
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
Tour Departures:
Your cruise starts daily (September - May) and finishes in Opua in the Bay of Islands. Please Check in at the Maritime Building at 12:30pm. All Guests depart the Maritime Building to Opua to board Ipipiri. Select this tour is you are already in the Bay of Islands or are driving yourself there. If you'd prefer to include coach transfers to and from Auckland, then please click here.
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 $3572 Day Overnight Ipipiri Bay of Islands Cruise Only44.55
2 Day Overnight Ipipiri Bay of Islands Cruise Only Reviews
Tour reviews from past clients of Relaxing Journeys for the 2 Day Overnight Ipipiri Bay of Islands Cruise Only.
Thank you so much Jarrod for taking our booking. The overnight cruise was just wonderful for Mum and I. The crew were young and enthusiastic and couldn't do enough to help. The best thing was that once boarded all you had to do was relax. Other passengers were friendly and the food was plentiful and delicious. I could easily have stayed on board for another night! I will certainly recommend it to others. Thanks again.
Lee & Joyce Robson (Australia) Tour Date 11/04/2011
We had a great time on the cruise. Great food and scenery. The ship was presented very nicely and crew were friendly.
Paul & Pam Griffin (Australia) Tour Date 21/03/2011
What a fantastic time we had. The boat was A1, the crew were A1, the food was A1 and the location was A1. We shall be recomending this trip to all we encounter. Many thanks to all.
Jane Seabrook & Julie Sullivan (United Kingdom) Tour Date 14/03/2011
The cruise ship facilities were very good and the crew very helpful and friendly. We were unfortunate that we had poor weather with visibility down to 50 metres for most of the time (fog and rain). Upstairs scenic deck could not be used and snorkling and canoeing did not appeal due to the poor weather. Most people retired early as there was nothing to see. The trip was still enjoyable. We would do cruise again in future, hoping for better weather.
David Bull (Australia) Tour Date 17/01/2011
Cruise Prices
All tour prices are per person, twin share.
Season
Twin Share
1 September 2011 - 31 January 2012
NZ $357
1 February 2012 - 31 May 2012
NZ $375
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Cruise Itinerary:
The Ipipiri operates daily.
Day 1
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.
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