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Dolphin & Wildlife Half day Cruise from Tauranga

Enjoy a day out on the water cruising the pristine Bay of Islands coastline during this five-hour dolphin and wildlife cruise from Tauranga.
Dolphin & Wildlife Half day Cruise from Tauranga

Highlights

  • Encounter seasonal animals including penguins, seals, dolphins & turtles

  • Large 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views

  • Friendly team and informative commentary

  • Enclosed seating & large open sun-deck for wildlife watching

  • Learn about the bay and local marine wildlife

  • Fantastic photo opportunities

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Inclusions

  • Half Day wildlife cruise
  • Spacious 18-metre vessel with 360° outdoor views
  • Opportunities to see various types of wildlife
  • On board commentary

Extras

  • Food and beverage
  • Transfers to and from accommodation

Highlights

  • Spacious vessel with 360° outdoor views
  • Discover some of the best marine diversity in New Zealand
  • Close-up encounters with seasonal marine wildlife including penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, school fish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca
  • Informative commentary about the bay and local marine wildlife
  • Comfortable fully enclosed seating & a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching
  • Fantastic photo opportunities

Time

  • Please check-in at 8:30am for a briefing at 8:45am
  • Tours depart at 9am and return to Tauranga between 1pm-2pm

Departure Location

  • Tauranga Waterfront Jetty, 120 The Strand, Tauranga (Corner of wharf street and the Strand, opposite the Starbucks Cafe)

What To Bring

  • Camera
  • Water bottle
  • Sun protection
  • Warm clothing, layered clothing is advised year round

Additional Information

  • Food and beverages are available for purchase with cash and Eftpos onboard the vessel
  • Guests may preorder lunch direct with the operator once a booking has been secured
  • Transfers may be booked direct with the operator once a booking has been secured
  • Bathroom facilities are available onboard the vessel
  • The operator reserves the right to cancel tours in the interest of guest safety
  • Guests who are no-shows are not entitled to any refunds
  • As tours operate within a natural environment the operator cannot guarantee animal sightings

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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