Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari Cruise
- Hop onboard the Dolphin Explorer, a 20 metre catameran purpose built to maximise your viewing experience
- Take in amazing views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Rangitoto Island as you sail to explore Auckland’s spectacular Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
- Four and a half hours of widlife wonder, including whales, dolphins, seals, rare seabirds and more
- On a typical cruise you can expect to see Bryde’s Whales and Common and Bottlenose Dolphins, but if you're lucky you might even see an Orca or Killer Whale!
- Listen to expert commentary and interact with the marine research scientists onboard
- Sighting Guarantee means that if you don't spot any marine mammals, you can come back for free!
Options
Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Inclusions
Admission to: Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
Live commentary on board
4-hour cruise
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Additional Info
Children aged 0-4 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Child ticket: Age 0-14 (must present a valid photo ID)
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Children aged 15+ will be charged the same rate as adults
The nature of this experience means we do sometimes have to cancel due to weather or sea conditions. Please check [link(]https://twitter.com/auckland_whale) for trip status updates the night before travelling as this tour is weather dependent. In the event of a cancellation, we also endeavour to inform all customers as quickly as possible via email or phone where contact details are available to us. Please check your email on the morning of departure for any notice of cancellation.
You will be able to check the status of your trip within 24 hours of departure by using this link
This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
Sunscreen
Camera
Insect spray (highly recommended)
Light and comfortable clothing (preferrably dri-fit material)
Walking shoes
Warm clothing that can protect from wind and rain if necessary
What's included in Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)
Our Favourites
Just out from Auckland City you can find whales and dolphins in the Hauraki Gulf, and with Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari you can go in search of them on this unforgettable cruise. Join our experienced marine scientists onboard Dolphin Explorer for a 4.5hour safari. Along the way, you will be searching for rare New Zealand seabirds, common and bottlenoses dolphins as well as Orca, Pygmy Blue and Bryde’s Whales to name a few! All these species depend upon the season, and your onboard guides will give you fascinating information about these sea mammals as you enjoy your cruise. You will also be able to particpate in some Citizen Science experiements that are done to help with research for local universities.
Route
How to get there
By bus: take the 95B, 95C, 95G, 97B, 97R, or 97V Bus to Quay St/Lower Albert St stop, and walk for 2 minutes
By car: it's approximately a 15-minute drive from Auckland CBD
Meet
Venues
- Eastern Viaduct
