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Half Day Dolphin Watching Cruise (Departing from Rotorua)

5.0(1 reviews)
5 hours
From $102.43
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Half Day Dolphin Watching Cruise (Departing from Rotorua)
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About This Tour

A half day cruise on our spacious 18 meter 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. Close-up encounters with seasonal marine wildlife – penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, school fish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca. Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife. Photos of a lifetime!

Photo Gallery

Our large spacious boat Bay Explorer

Our large spacious boat Bay Explorer

Watching dolphins swimming on the bow of Bay Explorer

Watching dolphins swimming on the bow of Bay Explorer

NZ Fur Seal

NZ Fur Seal

Photographers dream!

Photographers dream!

Right beneath our toes

Right beneath our toes

Be Enchanted

Be Enchanted

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Tour Analysis

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What's Included

A half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views.
Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife.

Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching.
Our friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
Encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca.

Photos of a lifetime!
Some of the best marine diversity in New Zealand.


What's Not Included

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)

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting Point

Arrange transport to Tauranga, the and meet at the wharf 120 The Strand opposite Starbucks at 8.30am.

Special Instructions

Please call this number if you need to get in touch with us directly 021 605 968

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Bay Explorer

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Guest Ratings

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Average rating

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