Shore Excursion - White Island Volcano Experience Cruise & Guided Exploration
1 day
With guide
About this activity
Met at the Port of Tauranga (Mt Maunganui).
Travel in Air conditoned vehicle to township of Whakatane to join Catamaran Cruise boat (approx 1 hr 15 mins).
Board Catamaran & Cruise to White Island, with commentary on the way & potential wildlife sightings.
Travel ashore to White Island via Zodiac inflatable boats, climb ashore at jetty.
Provision of helmets & gas masks and safety briefing.
Guided Tour of White Island. See incredible sights, including Acid Crater Lake, Hot Volcanic Streams, Boiling Mud, Sulphur Formations & Sulphur Factory Ruins, with full commentary, history & explanations.
Return Travel to Cruiseship, in plenty of time for ship's departure.
Packed Lunch & bottled water included on Return Catamaran Journey.
Travel in Air conditoned vehicle to township of Whakatane to join Catamaran Cruise boat (approx 1 hr 15 mins).
Board Catamaran & Cruise to White Island, with commentary on the way & potential wildlife sightings.
Travel ashore to White Island via Zodiac inflatable boats, climb ashore at jetty.
Provision of helmets & gas masks and safety briefing.
Guided Tour of White Island. See incredible sights, including Acid Crater Lake, Hot Volcanic Streams, Boiling Mud, Sulphur Formations & Sulphur Factory Ruins, with full commentary, history & explanations.
Return Travel to Cruiseship, in plenty of time for ship's departure.
Packed Lunch & bottled water included on Return Catamaran Journey.
Included
- Transport to and from Port Tauranga to Whakatane by air-conditioned vehicle
- Catamaran Cruise from Whakatane to White Island
- Guided walking tour on White Island
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Use of helmet & gas mask
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Not included
- Souvenirs
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Not recommended for children under 5.
- Not wheelchair accessible, not suitable for people with mobility issues. (please feel free to enquire)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
30%