Price from:
110 USD
Fulfill your dream of encountering the majestic dolphins in the open waters of Tauranga.
**Please note a small booking fee applies.**
Ages
All Ages
Duration
Approx. 5 hours
About
Dolphin Seafaris provide an organic experience that’s completely on the dolphin’s terms.
Experience the trip of a lifetime on the on the Bay of Plenty's premier dolphin eco-tour. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to get closer to dolphins, orcas, whales & seals on board our spacious and comfortable vessels.
You will see huge pods of common dolphins closer than you will see anywhere, playing & just doing what comes naturally as you meet them eye to eye in the clear Pacific Ocean. Our 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 experienced and provide a fun and informative, family friendly tour.
**Children 7 years and under to be supervised at all times**
Booking Notes
**Thank you for your booking. Please read this e-mail in its entirety as it covers important information.**
##What to bring
Please bring picnic lunch, towel, sunglasses, sun cream, jacket, hat, warm clothes, camera and wear togs under clothing if you are wanting to get into the water.
If you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking seasick or travel medication the evening before and the morning of the tour. SeaLegs can be purchased from any pharmacy or chemist and is best taken the night before your tour.
##What to expect
Our crew searches for dolphins and other marine wildlife while providing live commentary on their biology and behaviour. If dolphins are not encountered during your tour, you are welcome to join another trip free of charge at any time in the future.
Swimming with dolphins is a special opportunity and is only offered when it is safe for our guests and respectful of the animals. To protect their well-being, water activities may be restricted in certain situations, including when calves (young dolphins) are present.
Our priority is to create an amazing experience observing these animals while respecting their natural behaviour and environment.
##Where and when to meet
Please allow extra travel time, as traffic can be heavy. The boat departs on schedule and may not be able to wait for late arrivals
Our Wild Dolphin Encounter departs from Berth D1 (located right outside Salinity Restaurant & Bar), Tauranga Bridge Marina, State Highway 2, Harbour Bridge Causeway, Mount Maunganui, please check in at 8.45am for 9am departure. There is plenty of free all day parking at the Marina.
##Changes to your booking
Please send an e-mail to bookings@nzdolphin.com if you need to make any changes to your booking.
If the tour is cancelled for any reason, we will send you an e-mail as early as possible the day before the tour.
##Confirming your trip
We will send you an e-mail the afternoon before your scheduled tour to let you know if the weather and sea conditions are suitable for our trip.
##Cancellation policy
Dolphin Seafaris operates a minimum 24-hour cancellation policy with all bookings. If you need to cancel or change the date of your trip, please do so as early as possible. No refunds will be given for trips cancelled less than 24 hours prior to departure.
Trips are weather dependent and may be cancelled if the skipper decides sea conditions offshore are not conducive to our operation.
We require a minimum of 15 passengers per trip to be able to run our tours.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call on 07 577 0105 or e-mail us on bookings@nzdolphin.com.
**We look forward to welcoming you on-board.**
