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Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise - Half Day

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Your Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise begins as you’re welcomed aboard the Bay Explorer at the Tauranga waterfront!

Your Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise begins as you’re welcomed aboard the Bay Explorer at the Tauranga waterfront!

Highlights

  • A half day cruise on our spacious boat with 360° outdoor views from the largest open-air wildlife watching sun deck
  • Explore Tauranga’s amazing marine wildlife – penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, school fish, seabirds, sharks and orca
  • Cold beer and chilled regional wine from our full licensed bar (Eftpos available)
  • Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife

We spend the morning exploring the pristine Bay of Plenty harbour and beyond, searching for marine wildlife which may include seabirds, penguins, seals, whales, sunfish, school fish, sharks, orca, and dolphins swimming along with our vessel. Our awesome Captain and crew will be pointing out all that they see so you won’t miss a thing!

Don’t forget your camera as we are able to get up close to wildlife, making it a photographer’s dream.

Your experienced Captain and crew will provide a fascinating commentary on the history, geography and culture of the area. They have knowledge of marine wildlife and personally share with you everything they observe. Books and references are on board to enhance your experience.

You will be back in Tauranga with enough time to explore our beautiful region! Don’t miss this premier Bay of Plenty half day dolphin and wildlife adventure!

Adult $175.00
Child $65.00 (6 -12 years)
Infant $25.00 (5 years and under)
Family $480.00 (2x Adults + 2x Children )

Duration

  • Allow approximately 6 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Departure: Corner of Wharf Street & The Strand, Tauranga 3110

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • CHECK-IN AND DEPARTURE: You must check-in at 8:30am (allow time in traffic and for parking). Departure is from The Strand, Tauranga daily at 9:00am returning between 1.00pm and 2.00pm.

    Parking available down The Strand water front down Dive Crescent We operate seven days a week weather permitting. Should weather conditions prohibit open ocean cruising, then we will postpone to another date, or offer a refund.


  • Child price applicable for ages 6-12 years. Infant is 5 years and under.

    Guests must please bring their own lunch or snacks. There is a fully licensed bar so you can chill out and soak up the atmosphere over a chilled regional wine or a refreshing beer. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.

    This is a wildlife cruise, dolphin sightings are not guaranteed and no refunds will be given if there are no dolphin sightings.



Available Bookings from 12 Feb to 25 Feb 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$86.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$175.00
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

  • Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00
  • Infant$25.00
  • Family $384.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.5

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Markus S. from Germany wrote on 03 February 2025

Wunderbares Erlebnis

Die Crew war super nett. Die Delfine in der freien Natur zu erleben war unvergesslich. Absolut zu empfehlen!

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Elias Godehardt from Germany wrote on 06 November 2023

Toller Tag

Die Crew ist absolut freundlich und erzählt viel interessantes. Hatten leider das Pech keine Delphine oder Wale zu sehen aber die Bootsfahrt war dennoch sehr schön.

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alexanderh2 from Germany wrote on 06 February 2020

Do it

Fantastisches Ergebniss. Die Crew war super freundlich und hat ihr bestes gegeben.

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Emilia Wanner from Germany wrote on 04 February 2020

Traumhaft!

Die Tour war durch und durch ein Erfolg! Wir haben unglaublich viele Delphine und deren Babys, Haie,... gesehen und die Crew an Board war super nett und hilfsbereit. Sehr empfehlenswert, wir würden es immer wieder aufs Neue machen.

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dalem1 from New Zealand wrote on 16 January 2023

Desperately seeking dolphins

After a rope start feeling seasick ans not seeing anything for hours, we had the wonderful experience of seeing a huge pod of dolphins who were eager to please. Such an amazing experience. Massive thanks to Brandon and Josh who perservered and made our dream come true.

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