Auckland is known as the “City of Sails”. It boasts more watercraft per capita than any other world city. The population of Auckland is 1.5 million making this capital city the largest in New Zealand home to a total of approximately 4 million people. Situated on the Waitemata Harbor it is a part of the larger Hauraki Gulf which contains more than 40 unique islands with boating havens, beaches, camping spots, historical sites, and wildlife sanctuaries. It is also alive with marine life making it a popular destination for divers and fishermen.
Auckland cityscape with "Sky Tower". At 1000 ft. it is the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is here in the Hauraki Gulf that Island Passage calls home. She is outfitted for soft expedition cruising and carries a maximum of 24 guests and a crew of 8. Measuring 138 ft. in length with a beam of 40 ft., she is quite large for that number of passengers. There is a roomy salon and dining room area as well as a large aft deck for relaxing. The ship is serviced by 3 tenders so passengers can be split up to pursue different interests such as fishing, hiking and visiting historical sites. On board this cruise are mostly fisherman as Island Escape Cruises has advertised this particular cruise as a Snapper fishing event. Island Passage also carries kayaks and mountain bikes, and has wireless internet service.
Last night we made our way to a sheltered cove near Kawau Island. Kawau is best known for the lavish gardens on the estate of Governor Sir George Grey originally constructed in the mid 1800’s. Later today we will move to Great Barrier Island where some of the best fishing occurs. A typical day aboard Island passage has her cruising for 3 or 4 hours in the morning and then mooring in a quiet spot for an afternoon of exploration and an overnight stay.
It is here in the Hauraki Gulf that Island Passage calls home. She is outfitted for soft expedition cruising and carries a maximum of 24 guests and a crew of 8. Measuring 138 ft. in length with a beam of 40 ft., she is quite large for that number of passengers. There is a roomy salon and dining room area as well as a large aft deck for relaxing. The ship is serviced by 3 tenders so passengers can be split up to pursue different interests such as fishing, hiking and visiting historical sites. On board this cruise are mostly fisherman as Island Escape Cruises has advertised this particular cruise as a Snapper fishing event. Island Passage also carries kayaks and mountain bikes, and has wireless internet service.
Last night we made our way to a sheltered cove near Kawau Island. Kawau is best known for the lavish gardens on the estate of Governor Sir George Grey originally constructed in the mid 1800’s. Later today we will move to Great Barrier Island where some of the best fishing occurs. A typical day aboard Island passage has her cruising for 3 or 4 hours in the morning and then mooring in a quiet spot for an afternoon of exploration and an overnight stay. 
One of the Suites onboard Island Passage.
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If this helicopter lands on the ship. How awesome. Better check this out one day. Beautiful cabins. Hope to see further reports on this one as have our 25th anniversary coming up next march.
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