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Dolphin Encounter and Wildlife Tours - Dolphin Seafaris

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Experience the magic of a wild dolphin encounter on this 5-hour tour!

Highlights

Experience the magic of watching dolphins in their natural habitat
Get up close views of other marine life such as whales, seals and penguins
Spacious and comfortable catamaran
Swim with the dolphins - conditions permitting
95% dolphin sighting success rate!

This is the trip of a lifetime for nature and animal lovers! Get up close to magnificent dolphins, whales and seals on board our state of the art catamaran.

Enjoy watching huge pods of common dolphins as they play and swim in their natural environment from the spacious deck. Our experienced wildlife guides have a wealth of knowledge and will ensure a fun and informative tour.

Our trips are highly successful with dolphins being spotted majority of the time and we offer a "Dolphin Guarantee" which allows you a return trip for free on another day if there were no sightings.

The Bay of Plenty is home to a spectacular array of marine life and we often see orca whales, fur seals, blue penguins and albatross during the winter months..

You may get the opportunity to swim with the dolphins but this cannot be guaranteed due to regulations by the Department of Conservation. We swim with them about 85% of the time when it is legal and ethical to do so. We always respect the dolphins space but as they are naturally curious they do like to come and say hello. Wetsuits and snorkelling equipment will be provided.

Book today to secure your spot on this not to be missed tour!

Adult $165.00 (Aged 15+)

Child $125.00 (Aged up to 14 years)

Family $550.00 (2x Adults + 2x Children)

What's included

5-hour dolphin watching cruise
Swimming with dolphins - conditions permitting
Hot drinks

Duration

Allow approximately 5 hours for the whole experience

Location

Tauranga Bridge Marina, Berth D1, 101 Te Awanui Drive,
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.

Restrictions

Minimum age for swimming with dolphins is 7 years old and subject to sea conditions.

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

All our tours are weather dependent and a minimum number of 10 passengers is required.
Our Winter Tours (June to October) meet at 10am for departure.
For our Summer Tours (November to May) please arrive at 8.45am for your Dolphin Encounter which will depart at 9am promptly.
Dolphin Guarantee - Our guarantee is that if we do not find any dolphins for you, will give you a free return trip out with us. This offer has no expiration date, but can only be used by you and you will need to call to pre-book your tour.

Available Bookings from 12 Feb to 25 Feb 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Adult$132.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$132.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$132.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

Adult$105.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$125.00
Family$550.00

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Dolphin Encounter and Wildlife Tours - Dolphin Seafaris

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Christian Horvath from Austria wrote on 10 April 2025

Schöne Erfahrung!

Nach einigen Versuchen, mit Delfinen zu schwimmen, ein neuer Versuch. Die Konstruktion, hinter dem Boot geschleppt zu werden, finde ich nicht optimal, da es zu hektisch wird. Obwohl das Boot den Delfinen nachfuhr, erreichte es sie nicht. Außerdem gab's auch ein paar Schluck Dieselwasser. Ansonsten sehr schöne Delfinbegegnungen während der Fahrt am Bug.

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Nora from Germany wrote on 11 March 2024

Highlight des Urlaubs

Wir hatten bedenken, ob man wirklich mit Delfinen schwimmen kann und es für uns entspannt wird, obwohl wir ein Baby dabei hatten. Zu Beidem ein klares JA! Die Crew ist unglaublich und hat diesen Tag für uns zu einem Highlight gemacht. Tausend Dank dafür!

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christinak11 from Austria wrote on 24 November 2023

Hervorragend

Die Delfintour war perfekt organisiert, sehr freundliches Personal und kleine Gruppe von 10 Personen. Es wurde für Snacks und Getränke gesorgt ohne Aufpreis! Spitze :) würde ich sofort wieder machen

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Patty Carlson from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2025

So much fun!!

Our time in the water was excellent with Dolphin Seafaris! We saw lots of dolphins, and even though we couldn’t swim with them, we got to see so many babies which was very special. Great tour, awesome Skipper and crew, and I felt it was great value for the money! Highly recommend! Thanks guys!

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V. from New Zealand wrote on 05 February 2026

Amazing

Incredible experience. The dolphins were busy travelling so we couldn't swim with them, but just getting to see them upclose was absolutely worth it.

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

Adult Aged 15+

Child Aged up to 14 years

Family 2x Adults + 2x Children

^*This option must be made together with another price type.

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