Marine Wildlife Cruise: Half Day Adventure in New Zealand

Experience close-up encounters with dolphins, whales, and more on a half-day cruise. Enjoy 360° views and onboard commentary. Capture photos of a lifetime.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 120 The Strand - 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…
What's Included
  • Half day cruise on an 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views
  • Onboard commentary with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife
  • Comfortable enclosed seating downstairs and large open sun-deck
  • Friendly, professional Bay Explorer Crew
  • Encounters with penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, seabirds, sharks, turtles, and orca
  • Photos of a lifetime
  • Best marine diversity in New Zealand
What's Not Included
  • Chilled regional wines and local beer from our licenced bar and non-alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

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…

Location
Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises
The Strand
Check-in is between 8:30am to 8:45am at the Strand Wharf in Tauranga’s CBD, just opposite Starbucks on The Strand
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Trent
Oct 31, 2024
Excellent trip! - Had an absolutely amazing time, saw hundreds of dolphins (literally!!) and the crew really wanted to ensure everyone had a great time!
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Michelle_m
Feb 15, 2024
Diolphin Cruise - The crew was very professional. They were very diligent about locating the dolphins’ they allowed ALL of us on board the opportunity to see them from different parts of the vessel. They did not rush us. GREAT EXPERIENCE AND EXCURSION!!
Review provided by Viator
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