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Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Half Day from Tauranga

Sightseeing Cruise - Tauranga - Starting from $130.00 per person

Come on-board the Bay Explorer and see why this day cruise is called the best day ever!

The clean and spacious 18m boat is unlike any other in the Bay of Plenty. Enjoy a 360-view deck designed to highlight the fantastic local scenery and observe local marine activity at its best. When you choose Bay Explorer your comfort is the main priority, with spacious decks, ample seating options, and an indoor saloon area for shade and shelter equipped with a licensed bar.

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1-Hour Tauranga Harbour Scenic Cruise from Mount Maunganui

Sightseeing Cruise - Tauranga - Starting from $30.00 per person

Experience a 1-hour scenic cruise from Mount Maunganui of the Tauranga inner harbour. You will have the option to hop-off at Matakana Island beach to be picked up anytime on the same day at no extra cost. Occasionally you may see some seasonal wildlife on your cruise like blue penguins, sea birds, NZ fur seals. Get close-up with cargo and container ships or visiting cruise ships in the Port of Tauranga.

Children 11 years and under travel free!

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Swim With Wild Dolphins in Tauranga

Swim with Dolphins - Tauranga - Starting from $150.00 per person

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat! Number 1 on Trip Advisor and Trip Advisor Award of Excellence 4 years in a row! We guarantee dolphins or whale sightings as we want you to have this amazing experience!
Get up close and personal with playful dolphins who love interacting with people. You can stay dry and watch the magic from the boat or get in the water and swim with these fantastic wild dolphins. Our... More...

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Wairoa River Kayak Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $145.00 per person

Once your cruise ship docks at Tauranga Harbour, embark on another kind of water adventure with a relaxing kayak ride along the Wairoa River. Grab your swimsuits and towels and take off with your expert guide to learn about the fertile stretch of New Zealand’s North Island. As you drift along the upper reaches of the Wairoa River, spot an old timber mill and learn about how locals transported kauri logs along this route in the 1800s. Stop on a river bank for cheese and fruit, and take in the... More...

Full-Day Small-Group Rotorua Shore Excursion From Tauranga

Ports of Call Tour - Rotorua - Starting from $99.00 per person

See, hear, smell, touch and taste on this full-day shore excursion from Tauranga. Experience the unique and special natural beauty of The Bay of Plenty. You will visit some out of the way spots that not everyone knows about and will go where the big buses don't. This tour is not a shuttle and will not drop you off anywhere to explore on your own. It is a fully guided small-group tour with a knowledgeable, fun and friendly tour guide. Along the way you will see and learn about the uniqueness... More...

Wairoa River Kayak Tour

Kayaking - Tauranga - Starting from $75.00 per person

Explore the upper reaches of the Wairoa River by kayak from Omanawa. No prior experience required for this self-guided, flat water paddle to Waimarino. More...

Swim with Dolphins in the Bay of Plenty with a Full-Day Tour

Swim with Dolphins - Tauranga - Starting from $150.00 per person

Swimming with dolphins is commonly listed in the top ten things to do before you die. This day in the bay is one of the best value, memorable experiences you can enjoy with family and friends or on your own. The friendly experienced crew will ensure you make the most of your time while on and in the water with the dolphins. Not only give you the opportunity to swim with dolphins, but you will also visit one of Bay of Plenty's beautiful islands. Enjoy a barbecue lunch and have time to snorkel... More...

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