Daily Abel Tasman National Park Scenic Cruises

Join the Taranui for our day trip, exploring along the Abel Tasman National Park's coastline; past Split Apple Rock, Kaiteriteri, Marahau, round golden sandy bays, Adele and Fishermans Islands and on to Tonga Island seal colony.

After boarding your boat at Stephens Bay we cruise around the headland to Split Apple Rock, taking our time to enable you to get the best views and photo's during your scenic cruise. Here you may see several shags drying their wings above the warm rocks after their early morning fishing.

Taranui's cruise itinerary is flexible so if there is something to see on your day trip, like dolphins riding the bow wave or New Zealand fur seals fishing, then we'll go take a look. Similarly if there's a particular bay you want to visit or park feature you want to see, then please do let the skipper know and he'll try to accommodate your wishes.

After we've said goodbye to the seals we find a sheltered bay for a light lunch. You can swim, sea kayak, go ashore for a bush walk, or just relax on Taranui while we prepare your lunch. We have plenty of snorkeling equipment if you are keen to work up an appetite and kayaks on board for your enjoyment.

We provide a delicious platter style lunch with fresh local ingredients. If you have any special dietary requirements (like food allergies) please let us know in advance.

We aim to show you the beauty of New Zealand's Abel Tasman National Park and the Tonga Island marine reserve in a relaxed and unhurried day with us aboard the Taranui.

We provide towels, lunch, sunscreen, sea kayaks, snorkelling gear and lifejackets. Please bring your own camera, hat, sunglasses, warm jacket (just in case ...) and swimming gear.

If you intend hiking the Abel Tasman Coastal Track then don't forget your sturdy footwear.

Abel Tasman National Park Day Trips Timetable

Our day trips depart Stephens Bay at 10am daily, returns 4pm.

Cost: $225 per passenger.

Children under 5 years free, 5 to 11 years half price. 12 years and older, full fare.

Seasonal: November 1^st to April 30^th (2 - 10 passengers).

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