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Dolphin & Whale Watching Encounters

Tauranga, New Zealand
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • A half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views.
    • Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching.
    • Some of the best marine diversity in New Zealand.
    • Encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca.
    • Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife.
    • Our friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
    • Photos of a lifetime!
    • Chilled regional wines and local beer from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic beverages
    • Lunch Boxes (Available at the checkout)
    • Transfer Options (Available at the checkout)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Tauranga Events
      120 The Strand, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

      Meet at the waterfront kiosk, opposite 120 The Strand, Tauranga for a 9.30am check in..

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    1

    Mount Maunganui Summit Track

    2

    Mt Maunganui Main Beach

    3

    Mount Maunganui Base Track

    4

    Pilot Bay

    5

    Moturiki Island

    6

    Mayor Island

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Excellent

    Andrea_N, Jan 2024
    Dolphins we saw so many dolphins and followed them The crew was very polite and did everything to make it special
    Likely to Sell Out

    From $105.07

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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