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	<li>Cancel or change your booking any time before 6 pm on the day before departure&nbsp;and incur no cancellation fees!</li>
	<li>Full fees apply for any other cancellations.</li>
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	<li>Food and drinks (available for purchase)</li>
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Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and your camera.

Passengers with collapsible wheelchairs can join this tour. However, larger mobility scooters / motorised wheelchairs are difficult to accommodate. Please contact us for more information and to discuss your options.

The beautiful Bay of Islands in northern New Zealand is rich in land and sea life, crystal clear waters and much more. It&#39;s a must-visit destination for anyone visiting the country. On this three-hour boat tour of the Bay of Islands, you will get to experience the best of the area with the help of a local guide who will lead the way!

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Your cruise will depart from either&nbsp;Paihia or Russell,&nbsp;where you will board a&nbsp;purpose-built catamaran that is specifically licensed for dolphin viewing by the&nbsp;DOC (the Department of Conservation).

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Once on board, settle in and get your camera ready, because you&#39;re about to have photo opportunities galore. You will make your way through the islands, along the&nbsp;Rakaumangamanga Peninsula to Cape Brett. This cape is home to an old and historic lighthouse that&#39;s been in the area for hundreds of years. The lighthouse is intended to guide sailors and keep watch over Motu Kokako (also known as Piercy Island or &quot;the Hole in the Rock&quot;).

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The Hole in the Rock is a literally a large hole that passes through a rock jutting out of the bay. It is big enough for some boats to pass through. According to&nbsp;Maori legend, local warriors used to paddle their canoes through it before battle. If conditions permit, your skipper will guide your ship through the narrow space. If water drops down on you, consider yourself lucky, as this is considered a good omen in&nbsp;Maori tradition.

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As you cruise, you are likely to spot common and bottlenose dolphins, whales and other marine life. Feel free to watch from the spacious interior of the vessel, or come outside to the outdoor viewing decks, which are the&nbsp;largest outdoor viewing decks in the Bay of Islands! If you&#39;re hungry, don&#39;t worry. The on-board cafe&nbsp;sells a variety of both hot and cold food. Picnic lunches are also available for purchase (pre-booking required).&nbsp;Otherwise,&nbsp;you can carry on your own food.&nbsp;

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After three hours of sailing around the Bay of Islands and taking plenty of pictures, you will return to your original destination. Cruises from Paihia depart at 1:30 pm and return at&nbsp;4:20 pm. Cruises from Russell depart at 1:40 pm and return at&nbsp;4:30 pm.

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	<li>Ferry from Paihia Wharf or Russell Wharf</li>
	<li>Cruise around the Bay of Islands</li>
	<li>Dolphin and whale watching</li>
	<li>Chance to see the Hole in the Rock</li>
	<li>Educational commentary</li>
	<li>A limited number of multi-lingual headsets (available in German, French and Mandarin Chinese)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Printed multilingual maps (available in Chinese, Japanese and German)</li>
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	<li>All bookings not made locally should be reconfirmed with the supplier&nbsp;either the day before departure or 24 hours prior to departure.</li>
	<li>The supplier&nbsp;reserves the right to cancel departures, arrange alternative transport, itineraries and services when necessary. Departures and itineraries are subject to sea and weather conditions. To the extent permitted by law, all the liability for damage to your property, disruption to travel plans, or mental injury is excluded. This exclusion is subject to any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.</li>
	<li>Where another company or persons operate the tour or cruise, the supplier is acting only as Sales Agent. Responsibility and liability for the operation of the land and sea transport lies&nbsp;with that operator.</li>
	<li>For the comfort of all passengers and in accordance with New Zealand government legislation, the supplier&nbsp;does not allow smoking or vaping on&nbsp;vessels or tour coaches. The&nbsp; supplier makes regular stops on tours for the comfort of all passengers.</li>
	<li>Entry fees and meals are not included except where stated.</li>
	<li>All prices stated are in New Zealand Dollars and include 15% Goods and Services Tax. Prices are subject to change without notice.</li>
	<li>Children&rsquo;s fares - under 15 years .&nbsp;All children must be accompanied by a paying adult or on all tours and cruises. There is no charge for infants under 5 years when not occupying a seat. Please advise sales staff when an infant is travelling. Infants under 5 years old do not qualify for the free lunch on the Cape Reinga day tour.</li>
	<li>Cancellations must be received by the supplier no later than 6 pm&nbsp;on the day prior to the cruise or tour departure. Passengers who have not cancelled will be considered &#39;no shows&#39;&nbsp;and no refunds are available.</li>
	<li>Fuel - due to the uncertainty of fuel prices, the supplier reserves the right to add a fuel surcharge to any of their tours or cruises.</li>
	<li>Content and Price Validity: These terms and conditions are valid until 30 September 2019 and supersede any other issues.</li>
	<li>Payments - &#39;Fullers BOI Online&#39; is the name that will appear on your credit card statement.</li>
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	<li>Children aged 5-14 years pay the child rate. Infants from 0-4 years can travel for free.</li>
	<li>Food pre-orders must be received by 18:00 the day before your cruise.</li>
	<li>Interacting with dolphins and marine mammals is subject to DOC regulations.&nbsp;</li>
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Enjoy dolphin and whale viewing on this three-hour cruise through New Zealand's Bay of Islands. Spot the Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Lighthouse. Tours depart Paihia or Russell Wharf.

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