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!
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Our large spacious boat Bay Explorer
Watching dolphins swimming on the bow of Bay Explorer
NZ Fur Seal
Photographers dream!
Right beneath our toes
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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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