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Feel the breath of the ocean

Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

By Bay Explorer
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$159 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

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!

Activity location

  • 120 The Strand
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$158.96 x 1 AdultAU$158.96

Total
Price is AU$158.96
Until Fri, 20 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views.
  • What's includedWhat's includedOnboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife.

  • What's includedWhat's includedComfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching.
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
  • What's includedWhat's includedEncounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca.

  • What's includedWhat's includedPhotos of a lifetime!
  • What's includedWhat's includedSome of the best marine diversity in New Zealand.

  • What's excludedWhat's excludedChilled regional wines and local beer from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic drinks

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Activity 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 storey 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES120 The Strand
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises
    • 120 The Strand
    • 3110, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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