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Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

5.0(5 reviews)
5 hours
From $102.43
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Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters
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About This Tour

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. 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

Be Enchanted

Be Enchanted

New Zealand Fur Seal (Kekeno)

New Zealand Fur Seal (Kekeno)

And its a Thumbs up

And its a Thumbs up

Dolphins swimming on the bow

Dolphins swimming on the bow

Don't forget your camera! We get up close to wildlife, making it a photographers dream!

Don't forget your camera! We get up close to wildlife, making it a photographers dream!

Bonus cruise of Tauranga harbour

Bonus cruise of Tauranga harbour

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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

Additional Information

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

Meeting Point

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

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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