Wild Dolphin Encounter - Half-Day Wildlife Spring Cruise - Options for Adult, Children, Toddler or Family Pass
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Dolphin Seafaris
Wild Dolphin Encounter - Half-Day Wildlife Spring Cruise - Options for Adult, Children, Toddler or Family Pass
Highlights
Dolphin Seafaris operates out of beautiful Tauranga, offering you a memorable experience seeking out wild common dolphins.
Their boat is a custom made catamaran with an amazing viewing platform on the bow, ideal for getting really close to the dolphins and taking incredible photos.
They are a half-day tour which allows for other activities in Tauranga after your excursion.
The size and stability of their boat makes it the perfect vessel for families with kids.
They are the only operator in Tauranga to offer a Dolphin Guarantee, if you don’t find you dolphins on the trip, you get to come back out with them for free a second time.
Dolphin Seafaris works closely with the Department of Conservation to ID rare wildlife encounters such as orca, whales and turtles.
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Half-Day Wildlife encounter Cruise for Adult, Child, or Family of Four (2 Adults & 2 Children - 16 and under)
Snorkelling gear included - wetsuit, mask and snorkel (please note swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed)
Complimentary hot drinks and fresh fruit
Free parking at Tauranga Bridge Marina
What to Bring?
Please bring a towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, camera, something warm to wear, and wear your swimwear under your clothes if wanting to swim (please note swimming is not guaranteed)
Please also bring with you a packed lunch. We do serve hot drinks throughout the trip
Their Vessel
Their vessel Guardian is a state of the art 40ft power Catamaran which is fast, stable and has full facilities.
The skipper and wildlife guides have a wealth of experience and provide a fun and informative, family-friendly tour.
Where & When:
Tauranga Bridge Marina, Berth D1, 101 Te Awanui Drive, Tauranga
Tours are 4-5 hours long: board at 8.30am, depart at 9am, and return between 1pm and 2pm
About Dolphin Seafaris:
This is the trip of a lifetime and should not be missed out on. Dolphin Seafaris operates out of Tauranga, giving you the opportunity to see wild common dolphins in some of the clearest water in New Zealand.
Their half-day tours are ideal for families with kids wanting to do other activities in the area after the trip. They have a 94% hit rate finding the dolphins and if we do not find any dolphins for you on your trip, they will invite you back on a second trip, absolutely free, that is our Dolphin Guarantee. During your trip, they will share their knowledge of the local surroundings, islands and wildlife we encounter. Their crew is passionate, qualified and enthusiastic. Their tours meet at 8.30 am for 9am departure giving those living a little bit further away time to get to the marina without having to have a very early start. There is plenty of free all-day parking at Tauranga Bridge Marina. Their boat is easy to find, it’s the first boat outside the restaurant at berth D1.
Conditions
Valid from Oct 1, 2026
Expires Dec 2, 2026
Limit: 2 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings are essential. Subject to availability and weather conditions. Bookings need to be made minimum 24 hours before the start of the trip. Valid from 1st October. Not valid on public holidays. Child option is valid for children 7 years to 16 years old. Toddlers/infants option is valid for children below 7 years old. Family pass option is valid for 2 adults and 2 children of 16 years or under. Must arrive at the departing venue at 8.30am and trip start promptly at 9am. Later arrival will forfeit the voucher. Tours are 4-5 hours long, return between 1pm and 2pm. No show after booking will forfeit the voucher. If you don't encounter dolphins in the trip, the merchant offers a FREE voucher to come back out with us another day. Please note: swimming with dolphins is not guaranteed. 24-hour cancellation or coupon is void. While stocks last. No refunds unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with any other offer. See the rules that apply to all deals.