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Stories from on board — wildlife encounters, the people we met, and the days we won't forget.

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A Fun & Relaxing Easter Cruise on The Rock

Fun and relaxing easter cruise at The Rock NZ

A Fun Cruise in the Bay of Islands

Fun Cruise Experience in the Bay of Islands

A Kid-Friendly Cruise on The Rock

Travelling with kids shouldn't be a chore

A Wonderful Overnight Cruise in the Bay of Islands

Wonderful Overnight Cruise Experience in Bay of Islands New Zealand

Aquatic Experience in the Bay of Islands
Aquatic Experience in the Bay of Islands

Aquatic Experience in the Bay of Islands

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Celebrating Your Birthday in the Bay of Islands

Celebrating your birthday

Charming Cruise Around the Bay of Islands at Autumn
Catch the sun and enjoy the great outdoors in the Bay of Islands at autumn.
Charming Cruise Around the Bay of Islands at Autumn

An autumn overnight cruise log from The Rock — Paradise Bay anchorage, Waewaetorea reef snorkelling, Roberton Island walk, and a Kiwi feast around the fireplace.

Clear Your Mind in the Bay of Islands

Clear your minds and spend time with loved ones in the Bay of Islands

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Clear Your Minds and Spend Time With Loved Ones in the Bay of Islands

BREATHE IN AND BREATHE OUT YOUR WORRIES

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Creating memories on The Rock Cruise at the Bay of Islands

GREAT CRUISE TRIP AT THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Cruising Toward a Sustainable Future
How a small family-run overnight cruise in the Bay of Islands keeps its footprint light.
Cruising Toward a Sustainable Future

The Rock Adventure Cruise's approach to sustainable tourism — waste reduction, beach clean-ups, on-board education, and supporting local conservation in the Bay of Islands.

Enjoy a Digital Detox on The Rock

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Fell in Love With the Ocean Again in the Bay of Islands

ALWAYS FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE BEAUTY OF THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Smooth cruise just hanging out at The Rock Cruise to end the month of Feb.
Fun Hanging Out at The Rock Cruise

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Great Times with 23 Guests on The Rock

Great times with a mix of 23 guests on The Rock NZ

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Group of 7 on a mission to explore the Bay of Islands

ON A MISSION TO EXPLORE THE BAY OF ISLANDS

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More Adventures this New Year in the Bay of Islands

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION FOR MORE ADVENTURE AT THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Norfolk Pine
Local Flora and Fauna
Norfolk Pine

The Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) — the 'living Christmas tree' growing along the Bay of Islands coastline, including Roberton Island and Urupukapuka.

Our 22-hour journey at The Rock Boat Adventure Cruise
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Our 22-hour journey at The Rock Boat Adventure Cruise

BEST MEMORIES CRUISING THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Our Story
Our Story

Car ferry → houseboat. The story of how The Rock came to be.

Perfect Holidays in the Bay of Islands

Perfect Holidays in the Bay of Islands

Reasons Guests Keep Coming Back to The Rock

Reasons Why You'll keep on Coming Back at The Rock New Zealand

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Relaxing experience in the Bay of Islands on rocktheboat

EXPERIENCE AN OCEAN THERAPY IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS

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Spectacular cruise to end the year at The Rock Adventure Cruise

SPECTACULAR CRUISE TO END THE YEAR AT THE ROCK ADVENTURE CRUISE

Target Shooting
Bay of Islands Activities
Target Shooting

Onboard target shooting on The Rock — a paintball-and-buoy icebreaker for cruisers in the Bay of Islands. Suitable for all ages, environmentally friendly paintballs, supervised by crew.

The Rock Adventure Cruise — 10/11 February 2019

The Rock Adventure Cruise 10/11 February 2019

The Rock Adventure Cruise — 19/20 April 2018

The Rock Adventure Cruise 19/20 April 2018

The Rock Adventure Cruise — 2/3 January 2019

The Rock Adventure Cruise 02/03 January 2019

The Rock Adventure Cruise — 27/28 January 2019

The Rock Adventure Cruise 27/28 January 2019

The Rock Adventure Cruise — 8 December 2018

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The Rock Adventure Cruise — 9/10 February 2019

The Rock Adventure Cruise 09/10 February 2019

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The Rock Adventure December Cruise on the Bay of Islands

THE ROCK ADVENTURE CRUISE 13/14 DECEMBER 2018

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Tranquil experience and lots of action in The Rock Adventure Cruise

LOTS OF ACTION IN THE ROCK ADVENTURE CRUISE NEW ZEALAND

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Ultimate way to unwind on an overnight cruise on The Rock

TRAVEL FATIGUE: RELAX & UNWIND ON AN OVERNIGHT CRUISE

Unveiling the Values at The Rock Adventure Cruise

Unveiling the Values at The Rock Adventure Cruise

Valentine's Day Cruise in the Bay of Islands

Valentines Day Cruise in the Bay of Islands