Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience the diverse and abundant wildlife of the stunning scenery of Hauraki Gulf Marine Park with Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari, an incredible eco cruise direct from downtown Auckland. Enjoy whale watching, dolphin encounters and an abundance of seabirds while learning from on-board experts and directly supporting our conservation efforts. Sail aboard a luxury catamaran and benefit from guaranteed whale and dolphin viewing year-round as the perfect complement to your stay in Auckland. Share our unique Marine safari – unforgettable from the moment you leave our central city wharf! Along with this take an underwater journey through the world famous Sea life unique aquarium and discover a diverse collection of aquatic life up close.
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Complimentary refreshments and water on board
Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
Coastal Drive Through waterfront Tamaki drive
Listen to expert commentary and interact with the marine research scientists
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
Experience up-close-and-personal wildlife viewing with marine mammal sightings
Explore Seahorse Kingdom with the world's only display of Spiny Sea Dragon
Explore the world's largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony
Take in amazing views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf
See the worlds' largest species of stingrays
Admission to Sea Life Aquarium- sub Antarctic penguin colony
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
Relax aboard a 65-foot luxury catamaran with on-board cafe/bar
Explore Auckland’s spectacular Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
Admission to 4.5 hours Whale & dolphin watching safari
Witness New Zealand's largest collection of Sharks in the first underwater tunnel
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Access to Wi-Fi on board for a small surcharge
Departure Point
8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Auckland Central, Auckland Central, New Zealand We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request. 15 minutes
Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari 175 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, Nieuw-Zeeland This is New Zealand’s most interactive whale and dolphin watching experience! An incredible eco-safari direct from downtown Auckland, as well as being a top Auckland attraction, this safari is a truly unique New Zealand conservation experience. There’s no need to travel far to have a world-class wildlife adventure. With over 1/3 of all marine-mammal species seen here. Auckland is the perfect place for that once-in-a-lifetime encounter you’ve always dreamed of. Best of all it’s right on Auckland’s doorstep and waiting for you to explore it!
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and travel aboard Dolphin Explorer into the expansive and rich Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Our family-friendly 4.5 hour wildlife marine eco-safari offers so much more than just whale and dolphin watching and will be the highlight of your trip to Auckland. Get up close to personal viewing of whales dolphins and other wildlife amid the stunning scenery of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. 300 minutes
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, Auckland Central, New Zealand See New Zealand's unique aquatic life up close, including New Zealand's largest collection of sharks, gigantic stingrays, and beautiful seahorses. Watch the cool and calm king penguins and cheeky gentoos interact and swim past as you walk through the Penguin Ice Adventure exhibit. Touch a starfish or two at our Rockpool. The stunning new Seahorse Kingdom exhibit features the world's only display of spiny sea dragons, while other displays include New Zealand's only live jellyfish display, tropical fish, bizarre crustaceans and much, much more. 60 minutes
Auckland Central, Auckland Central, New Zealand After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. 15 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, , Sun protection, shower proof jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
Suitable for people of all ages with easy and good fitness level required.
Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
Flash photography is not permitted inside sea life aquarium as this can scare and harm sea creatures.
This tour is not suitable for heavily pregnant women. Children under 5yrs are suitable for the trip only if closely supervised by a parent or caregiver.
Lastly, please bring flat soled shoes. Anyone wearing heels will be asked to remove them.
Please inform us upon booking if you have any pre-existing medical conditions that we should be made aware of. All members of the crew are fully trained in first aid response.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
PabloAntonio_J
06 Jun 2025
Despite being the only person booking that day they went ahead with the tour making a private tour for the same price. The guide was a real Māori, very kind and ready to share all the culture with me. I really enjoyed it.
This tour in
North Island
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We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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