Explore Group Bay of Islands

Explore Group is a tourism company that operates cruises and tours in the Bay of Islands, Paihia, New Zealand.

The company offers a range of Bay of Islands cruises and day tours around the region and operates passenger and vehicle ferries between Paihia and Russell/Opua and Okiato. The company's fleet includes modern catamarans and the Bay Belle, which transports visitors and locals between Paihia and Russell throughout the day. Explore Group offers a half-day cruise of the Bay of Islands, including the famous Hole in the Rock, island stopover, and marine mammal viewing. The cruise takes about three hours and offers an opportunity to view Cape Brett up close and travel through the Hole in the Rock on Motukokako when conditions permit. The company also offers a Discover the Bay tour, which is a three-hour scenic cruising experience. The tour includes getting up close to Cape Brett and traveling through the Hole in the Rock on Motukokako when conditions permit. The company emphasizes safety measures and offers free cancellation. The Bay of Islands is a group of 144 islands in northern New Zealand, and Explore Group's tours offer visitors the chance to discover the highlights of the region.