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From Tauranga: Half-Day Wild Dolphin Encounter
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Overview
- Encounter dolphins and marine wildlife in the South Pacific Ocean
- Discover the abundant marine life
- Listen to live commentary from our expert crew.
- Enjoy complementary teas and coffee
- Learn about the marine environment, dolphins and marine wildlife curiosities.
Activity location
- Tauranga
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 101 Te Awanui Dr, Matapihi, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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What's included, what's not
- Boat cruise
What's included What's included - Live commentary
What's included What's included - Professional guides
What's included What's included - Tea, coffee, and fruit
What's included What's included - Shaded area on the boat
What's included What's included - Free parking
What's included What's included - Snorkel gear
What's included What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's excluded What's excluded - Lunch is not provided
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Unaccompanied minors
What you can expect
Join us for a memorable day out at sea, encountering wild dolphins in the Bay of Plenty. This is a trip of a lifetime, where we often encounter little blue penguins, different species of whales, seals, orcas, and the stars of the tour: the common dolphins.
The populations we have around the Bay of Plenty are very curious and playful, and they often like to hang around the boat and watch us while we watch them. In some cases (around 70% of our trips), we allow guests to enter the water with these animals, as we are one of only a few vessels permitted by the Department of Conservation (DOC) to offer this experience in the Bay of Plenty. Whether guests are able to enter the water depends on several factors, including weather conditions, the behaviour of the dolphins, and the presence of juveniles within the pod.
We can take up to 8 people in the water at a time, holding onto the swim bars while the boat moves slowly. It is a magical experience to be in the water with these incredible creatures, and this is the only way to keep up with them, as they can swim at speeds of up to 25 km/h.
Our expert crew and wildlife guides will ensure your trip with us is a fantastic experience and a highlight of your visit to the region.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Tauranga
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 101 Te Awanui Dr, Matapihi, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
- Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand