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Your Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise begins as you’re welcomed aboard the Bay Explorer at the Tauranga waterfront!
Highlights
- A half day cruise on our spacious boat with 360° outdoor views from the largest open-air wildlife watching sun deck
- Explore Tauranga’s amazing marine wildlife – penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, school fish, seabirds, sharks and orca
- Cold beer and chilled regional wine from our full licensed bar (Eftpos available)
- Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife
We spend the morning exploring the pristine Bay of Plenty harbour and beyond, searching for marine wildlife which may include seabirds, penguins, seals, whales, sunfish, school fish, sharks, orca, and dolphins swimming along with our vessel. Our awesome Captain and crew will be pointing out all that they see so you won’t miss a thing!
Don’t forget your camera as we are able to get up close to wildlife, making it a photographer’s dream.
Your experienced Captain and crew will provide a fascinating commentary on the history, geography and culture of the area. They have knowledge of marine wildlife and personally share with you everything they observe. Books and references are on board to enhance your experience.
You will be back in Tauranga with enough time to explore our beautiful region! Don’t miss this premier Bay of Plenty half day dolphin and wildlife adventure!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$86.50 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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alexanderh2 from Germany wrote on 06 February 2020
Do it
Fantastisches Ergebniss. Die Crew war super freundlich und hat ihr bestes gegeben.
Emilia Wanner from Germany wrote on 04 February 2020
Traumhaft!
Die Tour war durch und durch ein Erfolg! Wir haben unglaublich viele Delphine und deren Babys, Haie,... gesehen und die Crew an Board war super nett und hilfsbereit. Sehr empfehlenswert, wir würden es immer wieder aufs Neue machen.
dalem1 from New Zealand wrote on 16 January 2023
Desperately seeking dolphins
After a rope start feeling seasick ans not seeing anything for hours, we had the wonderful experience of seeing a huge pod of dolphins who were eager to please. Such an amazing experience. Massive thanks to Brandon and Josh who perservered and made our dream come true.
richardw17 from New Zealand wrote on 16 February 2023
Shit experience
Absolute crap worst experience on a boat probably put my children off going on a boat for life, the skipper should never have gone out and we still haven't seen any wildlife really disappointed. Unfortunately I had to give 1 star to carry on
From Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise - Half Day
Thanks but guess we need to clarify.. You did not listen to the crew, your experience ( as your children were seasick) is not a reflection of the skippers or the crew of the experience we offer. Firstly you are asked to take precautions such as motion sickness tablets or .wrist bands if you are susceptible to motion sickness. You did not prepare. We even offer sea sickness tablets on board for those that did not prepare or are unsure of their personal susceptibility ! You were briefed at check-in and at the crew briefing that the swell was only minimum ( .5 m yes that’s 500mm) but windy and would be bumpy) you then sat downstairs with the kids after being briefed to get air upstairs and watch the horizon if feeling unwell. Look we understand how having sea sick kids can be a tough time for a mum but we also ask for parents to take the time to prepare or skip to another day when cautioned of wind or wave action. It was safe and we never cruise without considering safety. Unfortunately different personal ability to deal with the foreign environment of the open ocean can lead to sea sickness but that is not something the crew can manage .. it’s an open ocean environment and the sea is very different and moving all the time.. We offered to take your family again but understand you are adamant that we are to blame as opposed to seeing our business as an opportunity to experience the ocean realm again and that again is your choice. We hope you get back out sometime some place and be prepared.. some people get motion seasickness on the calmest of days.. it’s nothing to do with age, race, body type etc.. All the best Bay Explorer crew
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Elias Godehardt from Germany wrote on 06 November 2023
Toller Tag
Die Crew ist absolut freundlich und erzählt viel interessantes. Hatten leider das Pech keine Delphine oder Wale zu sehen aber die Bootsfahrt war dennoch sehr schön.