Don’t just do a day cruise, spend the night on board!Day cruises are a lot of fun, especially when you are fishing, swimming and kayaking. However don’t just do a day cruise, spend the night on board!
Why? On a night cruise you are able to spend more time enjoying the best of cruising. After all there are only so many hours of daylight. However and perhaps more importantly, some of the best ways to cruise the bay of islands are done at night. On a night cruise you can do all the activities you can do on a day cruise such as snorkeling and island exploration as well as the activities that are unique to night cruises. Some of the activities you can do on a night cruise, that you can’t do on a day-cruise include the following: Spend 22 hours on a boat Because there aren’t 22 hours of sunlight in a day. Night kayaking & stargazing Night kayaking has been cited as a highlight by Rock the boat participants. The sea glows with phosphoresce, which appears as a sprinkle of fairy dust on the sea. This is due to the light generated by phytoplankton, but really it is just pretty to look at. After staring at fairy dust, participants can lie back on their kayaks and stare back at the sky. Guides can talk you through the constellations and planets, while you relax, floating on the sea. Sleeping on a boat You can pretend you’re a pirate and sleep on a boat! Rock the Boat has both private and shared ‘dorm’ cabins available which are quite comfortable and complete with a view. Dusk Fishing What is the freshest fish you have eaten? On night cruises you have the opportunity to catch a fish, as the sun is setting, only to eat not long after the sun sets. However fish is not the only choice of food on night cruises, and a buffet dinner is also available. Night Swimming After a full day of activity the boat will dock at a harbor for the night. This is the perfect time to jump out of the boat, and go for another swim, this time when dark. Once you are back on the boat you can have the opportunity, enjoy a few drinks, and sit by a warm fire and share songs over the guitar or piano. Or perhaps participate in a game of pool. Jumping out of a boat for wake-up swim the next morning, and then eating a delicious ‘Kiwi breakfast’ is also a pretty good experience And don’t forget – even on a night cruise you get to do many fantastic day activities. These might include, a walking tour of an island look at remnants of WW2, and watching boats go by. Or it could include observing the native wildlife and marine life, or even snorkelling.
Participating in a night cruise at Bay of Islands is a great opportunity, and offers complete experience than a day cruise is unable to fully provide. Some of best ways to cruise Bay of Islands are definitely only available at night. |