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Tauranga Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
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$175.00
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$175.00
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$175.00
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$150.00 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$122.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Infant$25.00
- Family $384.00
- Adult$150.00 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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Laureen SENETERRE from France wrote on 27 January 2023
Déçue
Très mauvaise expérience pour moi mais qui est que personnelle. Les guides étant adorables et ayant tout fait pour nous être serviable. Nous n'avons vu aucun dauphins ni aucun animal car il y avait trop de vent et la mer beaucoup trop agité. La moitié du bateau était malade, moi y compris c'était pas une parti de plaisir ! Beaucoup trop long quand on est malade et qu'en plus on ne voit aucun dauphins. Ce n'est pas de leur faute, c'est juste que pour moi si j'avais su, je ne l'aurais pas fait.
From Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise - Half Day
Hi Laureen It was a hard day out with the winds, however everyone was briefed at checkin that it would be a windy and bumpy day.. also that was reiterated in the crew briefing before departure. We make every effort to advise people to take motion sickness medication in all our correspondence emails which we assume you did not read ! There were some customers that suffered from motion sickness and it’s unpleasant experience, however it was a few people not half the boat as described .. Our customers are always updated on weather conditions you had the option not to participate, I’m sure it was a translation problem as you are French. We hope you have a chance to try out in nature again Thanks Bay Explorer crew
Em from New Zealand wrote on 24 March 2025
Magical Experience
We were absolutely fortunate to witness something truly magical! As we sailed out, two majestic orcas greeted us, and just minutes later, the captain announced he'd spotted some dolphins. In no time, they were everywhere, filling the water with their playful energy. It was a mesmerizing sight as they danced around us, creating an unforgettable moment. Huge thanks to Bay of Explorer for providing us with such a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Truly incredible!
keshg from New Zealand wrote on 06 March 2025
Dolphin encounter
Great trip out looking for dolphins, friendly staff, knowledgable. In touch with other boaties to understand where the dolphins were. Once we saw them we stayed by for a while. Was awesome.
Laura S from Germany wrote on 03 March 2025
Awesome
It was great! The Crew was lovely, had interesting Information and we were so Lucky as to be joined by a group of Dolphins for approximately an hour, playing and swimming around the boat.
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Teodora Adolphe from France wrote on 03 February 2025
Expérience à faire !
La croisière était super, l’équipage très gentil et serviable. Le capitaine de bord nous laisse voguer dans le bateau à notre convenance, et meme dans sa cabine, pour pouvoir bien observer les horizons et les dauphins. On peut les voir de très près en groupe, c’est vraiment un très beau spectacle. Je recommande à 100%