Take a glimpse of our best moments shared cruising at The Rock Adventure Cruise.
Date: March 21, 2019
Passengers: 29
Skipper: Timo
Weather: Cloudy with overnight rain clearing
Crew: Max, Maddy, Jess, Luca
Wind: E 10–15
Overnight Anchorage: Paroa
Snorkel Spot: Palm Beach
Island Visit: Roberton Island
Wildlife: Bottlenose dolphins heading out just passing Tapeka Point
CRUISE REPORT
The weather was a little cloudy on our way to pick up the guests from Paihia port. We welcomed a total of 29 guests of different groups visiting the Bay of Islands for the first time. Some guests had been travelling from the US and booked months prior. Others were Kiwi locals touring Northern New Zealand who booked a few days before. Different characters — gave us the impression of an exciting overnight cruise ahead.
After lodging their bags in their cabins, guests relaxed in the lounge. The crew gathered everyone for a brief introduction about The Rock, the Bay of Islands history, the Tiaki Promise, and the fun activities ahead.
We arrived at our overnight anchorage at Paroa Bay. The crew prepared bait and fishing rods for dusk fishing. The first few hours were truly entertaining — before we knew it, it was time for supper. The crew prepared a delicious dinner buffet.
The next day Skipper Timo rang the breakfast bell. After resting and recharging, everyone gathered for a warm-up before snorkelling. At Palm Beach, guests got up close with different types of fish, fed them underwater, and picked up some Kina (kai moana).
Roberton Island was next. Guests kayaked or paddleboarded to shore. A highlight was making it to the top of Roberton Island to see the Bay of Islands in all its glory.
Posted: March 21, 2019