Step aboard M.Y. Beluga, our 35 metre explorer-style yacht

Day 1: Auckland to Great Barrier Island
Leave the city behind and cruise across the Hauraki Gulf to the western side of Great Barrier Island. Depending on the weather and your preferences, spend the night at anchor in Whangaparapara Harbour, Smokehouse Bay or Port Fitzroy.

Day 2: Great Barrier Island to Great Mercury Island
Spend the morning diving, spearfishing, fishing or exploring ashore on Great Barrier Island. In the afternoon, cruise to Great Mercury Island and anchor in one of its bays, such as Home Bay, Coralie Bay or Peachgrove Bay.

Day 3: The Mercury Islands
A full day among the Mercury Islands, known for clear water, secluded beaches, productive fishing and excellent diving. In the evening, Beluga moves to a nearby sheltered anchorage for the night.

Day 4: Cathedral Cove & the Alderman Islands
Cruise to Cathedral Cove and its famous rock archway, and explore Orua Sea Cave and Cave Bay on Mahurangi Island by tender. Conditions permitting, dive the walls of Castle Island, which drop past 60 metres, before continuing to the Alderman Islands for snorkelling, diving and fishing.

Day 5: The Aldermans to eastern Great Barrier
Enjoy a morning at the Alderman Islands, then cruise back towards Great Barrier Island. Conditions permitting, follow the island’s wild eastern side past Arid Island to a remote anchorage such as Okiwi, Rangiwhakaea Bay or Harataonga Bay.

Day 6: The Needles to Waiheke Island
Explore the northern tip of Great Barrier Island, where The Needles offer excellent diving, fishing and spearfishing in good conditions. In the afternoon, cruise to Waiheke Island for your final evening on board.

Day 7: Waiheke Island & Auckland
After breakfast, head ashore to visit vineyards such as Mudbrick and Cable Bay, enjoy a long lunch, or explore the island’s beaches, villages and galleries. In the afternoon, Beluga cruises back to Auckland.