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Beautiful close up of a common dolphin swimming
Watching dolphins swimming on the bow of Bay Explorer
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Leave no footprints, take home lifelong memories
Our large spacious boat Bay Explorer

Half Day Dolphin Watching Cruise (Departing from Rotorua)

By Bay Explorer
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$175 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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!

Activity location

  • 120 The Strand
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 120 The Strand
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Half Day Dolphin Watching Cruise (Departing from Rotorua)
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$175.00 x 1 AdultNZ$175.00

Total
Price is NZ$175.00
Until Sat, 28 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views.
  • What's includedWhat's includedOnboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife.

  • What's includedWhat's includedComfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching.
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
  • What's includedWhat's includedEncounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca.

  • What's includedWhat's includedPhotos of a lifetime!
  • What's includedWhat's includedSome of the best marine diversity in New Zealand.

  • What's excludedWhat's excludedChilled regional wines and local beer from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch Boxes (Available at the checkout)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransfer Options (Available at the checkout)

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

You will spend the cruise exploring the pristine Bay of Plenty coastline and islands where we will showcase the amazing diversity of marine wildlife including dolphins swimming along side our vessel. Watch seasonal seabirds, penguins, seals, whales, sunfish, school fish, sharks, orca, even turtles! Our dolphin & wildlife cruise is tailored to those wanting a genuine kiwi experience in nature. It’s a storey about our human intrigue with amazing marine animals and their habitat. Participate by searching on the large top deck for that once in a lifetime wildlife encounter. We have limited our passenger numbers for comfort and to enable a more personal experience. Our large spacious boat is also ideal for families. The Captain and experienced crew lust to share their marine knowledge with you and will provide fascinating commentary and point out all that they see so you won’t miss a thing. A shared lifetime experience. Don’t forget your camera as we are able to get up close to wildlife, making it a photographer’s dream. You will return to Tauranga by 2:00pm so you will have the rest of the day to explore our beautiful region, the Bay of Plenty, or continue your travels!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES120 The Strand
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE120 The Strand
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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