Half Day Dolphin Watching Cruise (Departing from Rotorua)

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 so you will have the rest of the day to explore our beautiful region, the Bay of Plenty, or continue your travels!


Stop At:

• Mount Maunganui Summit Track, Adams Ave, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand
• Mt Maunganui Main Beach, Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
• Mount Maunganui Base Track, Adams Ave, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116 New Zealand
• Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
• Moturiki Island, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga New Zealand
• Mayor Island, Tauranga New Zealand

• 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.
• Encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca.
• Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife.
• Our friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
• Photos of a lifetime!

• Chilled regional wines and local beer from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic beverages
• Lunch Boxes (Available at the checkout)
• Transfer Options (Available at the checkout)

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

120 The Strand, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

09:00 AM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

5 hours