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Swim With Wild Dolphins Wildlife Tour in Tauranga - 6 Hours
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Swim With Wild Dolphins Wildlife Tour in Tauranga - 6 Hours

by Dolphin Seafaris NZ Limited

6 hours
Tauranga
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6 hours
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
NZ$324NZ$360Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$162
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This 6-hour wildlife tour in Tauranga offers a dolphin sightseeing cruise with opportunities to swim alongside wild dolphins. The tour is aboard the Guardian, a fast and stable power catamaran equipped with full facilities and a 100 percent safety record over 14 years. Guests can choose to stay dry on board or enter the water to swim with the dolphins. A professional guide provides live commentary throughout the trip. Snorkeling equipment is included, along with beverages such as tea and coffee. The tour guarantees dolphin or whale sightings, and if no dolphins are found, guests receive a complimentary return trip without an expiry date. The crew has extensive experience in the Bay of Plenty region.

Highlights

6-hour wildlife dolphin cruise in Tauranga
Swim with wild dolphins or watch from the boat
Professional guide with live commentary onboard
Includes snorkeling gear and beverages
Tour aboard the stable, fully equipped power catamaran Guardian
Guaranteed dolphin or whale sightings or free return trip

What's included

Professional guide throughout the tour
Use of snorkeling equipment during the swim
Live commentary provided on board
Sightseeing dolphin cruise on the vessel Guardian
Beverages including tea and coffee

What's not included

T-shirts available for purchase

Itinerary

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Join us for a memorable day out at sea, encountering wild dolphins in the Bay of Plenty. The dolphins we have in the Bay of Plenty are very curious and playful, and they often like to hang around the boat and watch us while we watch them. In some cases (around 70% of our trips), we allow guests to enter the water with them. We are fortunate to be permitted by the Department of Conservation to offer this experience in the Bay of Plenty. Whether guests are able to enter the water depends on several factors, including weather conditions, the behaviour of the dolphins, and the presence of juveniles within the pod. We can take up to 8 people in the water at a time, holding onto the swim bars while the boat moves slowly. It is a magical experience to be in the water with these incredible creatures, and this is the only way to keep up with them, as they can swim at speeds of up to 25 km/h. Our expert crew of Wildlife Guides will ensure your trip with us is a fantastic experience and a highlight of your visit to the region. We provide all equipment, including wetsuits, masks, and snorkels, give a full briefing for those entering the water, and also include hot drinks and fresh fruit.

300 min

Meeting point

We meet at Tauranga Bridge Marina where there is plenty of free all day parking. Our boat is berthed on D1 just outside the restaurant.

End point

We meet at Tauranga Bridge Marina where there is plenty of free all day parking. Our boat is berthed on D1 just outside the restaurant and marina office building.

Languages

Norwegian (guide)German (guide)English (guide)French (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
All trips depend on weather and minimum bookings and are confirmed by 5pm the day before
Tours have a 24-hour non-refundable cancellation policy
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Children must be over 7 and confident swimmers to swim with dolphins
Only confident and capable swimmers may enter the water without exceptions
Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed; a free return trip is offered if no dolphins are found
Tours run at full vessel, crew, and fuel costs regardless of sightings; no refunds available
Not recommended for travellers with mobility limitations
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