Snorkeling

Submerge yourself in a vibrant underwater world with Great North Tours, exploring the North Island’s most pristine marine sanctuaries and crystal-clear coves. From the friendly, giant snapper at Goat Island, New Zealand's first marine reserve, to the world-renowned volcanic arches of the Poor Knights Islands—rated among the top dive sites globally—our snorkeling adventures offer a front-row seat to an aquatic masterpiece. Discover the sheltered "aquarium" of Deep Water Cove in the Bay of Islands, or glide through the turquoise shallows of the Coromandel’s Cathedral Cove, where kelp forests and rocky reefs teem with colorful fish. Whether you are drifting through the world's largest sea cave or floating above a subterranean volcano, grabbing a mask and snorkel is the ultimate way to connect with the wild, blue heart of the North.