Dolphin Sightseeing Tours

The Bay of Islands is the place to go to see dolphins and whales in New Zealand, with abundant marine life in its warm sheltered waters. Common and bottlenose dolphins are frequent visitors, as well as orca and larger migrating whales.

Our tours are licensed by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation – watch the dolphins’ playful antics from the viewing deck of a purpose-built catamaran as you cruise through the stunning scenery of the Bay of Islands on a dolphin watching tour.

Find out more about dolphin and whale watching in New Zealand.

4 Day Tours to experience

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From Auckland

Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari

New Zealand’s most unique whale and dolphin watching safari departs direct from downtown Auckland. Enjoy a 4.5-hour cruise on board the Dolphin Explorer

4 hours 30 minutes
Year-round encounters with incredible wildlife
Learn from our expert and informative commentary

from $199 NZD

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From Auckland

Bay of Islands, Hobbiton & Waitomo Combo

Cruise with the dolphins in the Bay of Islands, then venture underground in Waitomo and see the home of the hobbits on this two-day tour combo.

Two-day tour combo
Dolphin watching cruise
Tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
Tour of Waitomo Caves

from $473 NZD

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From Auckland

Auckland Morning Sights + Bay of Islands Combo

Find your feet in Auckland with a relaxed morning sightseeing tour, then escape to the Bay of Islands and cruise its peaceful waters in search of dolphins and other marine life.