The Rock Adventure Cruise 10/11 February 2019
A cruise jam-packed with wildlife encounters including a rare sighting of a yellow- bellied sea snake.
Cruise Log: The Rock Adventure Cruise, Bay of Islands, Feb 10th 2019
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Date: |
Feb 10th 2019 |
Passengers: |
29 Overnight | Day Cruise 1 |
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Skipper: |
Timo |
Weather: |
Sunny with a 0.5m Swell |
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Crew: |
Jake, Austin,Maruis, Lotte |
Wind: |
East turning SW 10 - 25 |
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Overnight Anchorage: |
Electric Bay |
Snorkel Spot: |
Palm Beach |
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Island Visit: |
Roberton Island |
Wildlife: |
Dolphin, Stingray, Snapper, Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake |
Skipper's Report
We are joined onboard with a group from Top Deck and independent travellers, one of whom cruised with us some 3 years ago when Skipper Timo was crew and apparently had short hair and rosy cheeks ( he hasn't changed much, maybe just the long hair)
This cruise was jam-packed with wildlife encounters an usual sighting of a yellow-bellied sea snake while kayaking in the evening. Though sea snakes are occasional visitors to New Zealand’s waters, they are considered a native species this is because they arrive here naturally from time to time on ocean currents (rather than by human transportation). While snorkling the next day the group spot a huge stingray, the length of 2 people! and it that wasn't enough we were escorted back to Paihia by bottlenose dolphins.
Video Credit: Celia Chalmers
TESTIMONIALS
"Fabulous night and day out in the Bay of Islands! The whole family had a great time...our teenage children and my parents in their late seventies. There...
"Awesome adventure. Plenty of activities for everyone. Stunning scenery. Crew were so accommodating with everyone's needs. Great time for something...
"Thanks to Jonny and the team for such a great day! We choose a private day hire to celebrate a 40th Birthday and everyone really enjoyed it. We were lucky...
"It was amazing ending 2022 on the Rock! Authentic experience with friendly hostel/ family vibe. Weather wasn't the best but the adventures surely...