Wild Dolphin Encounter

Dolphin Seafaris ecotours depart daily during the summer season from November to May.

In the winter months we are running private charters on demand as well as photography, ornithology, harbour and island cruises.

Step aboard a purpose-built dolphin-viewing vessel and embark on a wild encounter with the ocean's most fascinating creatures. As the winner of a Trip Advisor Award of Excellence, Dolphin Seafaris provides an educational and organic experience that's completely on the dolphin's terms.

Included in the price is your wet-suit and snorkelling gear hire, as well as hot drinks. Free parking is available at Tauranga Bridge Marina from where we depart.

The sunshine capital of New Zealand, the Bay of Plenty is home to diverse and spectacular sea life from majestic dolphins and orca to the playful fur seals, little blue penguins and various marine birds. The passionate Dolphin Seafaris team love everything about the ocean, especially dolphins, and enjoy educating guests. With many years working with marine animals and a high success rate of locating dolphins, Dolphin Seafaris will give you the trip of a lifetime.

This winter we want to share the magical wildlife of the Bay of Plenty with you. We are running our private tours to see seals, penguins, albatross, whales and dolphins. Get a group of friends, your family or work colleagues together for a trip of a lifetime.

All our tours are weather dependent and a minimum number of 10 passengers is required.