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Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

Tauranga, New Zealand
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 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.
    • Photos of a lifetime!
    • Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching.
    • Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife.
    • Encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca.
    • Some of the best marine diversity in New Zealand.
    • Our friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
    • Chilled regional wines and local beer from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic beverages

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises
      115 The Strand, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

      Check-in is between 8:30am to 8:45am at the Strand Wharf in Tauranga’s CBD, just opposite Starbucks on The Strand

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    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 at time of booking
    • Infant seats available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • 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.

    Traveler Photos

    Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
    Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)
    Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 6 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Diolphin Cruise

    Michelle_M, Feb 2024
    The crew was very professional. They were very diligent about locating the dolphins’ they allowed ALL of us on board the opportunity to see them from different parts of the vessel. They did not rush us. GREAT EXPERIENCE AND EXCURSION!!

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    per person

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

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 36 days in advance.

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