Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

5.0 (6 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation

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5.0

ORCA pods make a stop in the Bay — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Be Enchanted — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Bay Explorer

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views.
Included: Encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca.
Included: Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife.
Included: Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching.
Included: Our friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
Included: Photos of a lifetime!
Included: Some of the best marine diversity in New Zealand.

Not included

Not included: Chilled regional wines and local beer from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic beverages

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 story 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 and will be back in Rotorua by 3pm so you will have the rest of the day to explore our beautiful region, the Bay of Plenty.

Stop 1
Mount Maunganui Summit Track
Mt Maunganui Main Beach
Mount Maunganui Base Track
Pilot Bay
Moturiki Island
Mayor Island

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

End point

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

Using your ticket

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.