Description:
We encounter marine mammals on well over 90% of our safaris. Our skilled crew has over 20 years combined experience finding & interacting with dolphins & whales.
Our safari will take you beyond the islands of Rangitoto and Waiheke and into the open water of the Hauraki Gulf. Dolphins & whales are found in this beautiful area all year round. Each one of our trips is a safari to find them.
You will experience the Gulf from the comfort of a luxury 20 metre Powercat. This is a high speed vessel designed specifically for the water conditions of the Hauraki Gulf. It has decks on two levels which provide great viewing areas and maximum passenger comfort.
Every safari is different. Most days we find common dolphins - just a few, or 100s of them. We see Bryde's whales often in winter, less frequently through the summer. If we're lucky we see these majestic whales lunge-feeding through large schools of fish. Other species seen through the year are Bottlenose dolphins and Orca (Killer whales)
A light lunch is served during the trip. Bottled water, tea, and coffee are also provided on board.
Gift Location:
Downtown Auckland
Gift Availability:
This trip runs every day except Christmas Day from 11 am to approximately 4 pm
Gift Restrictions:
- We are permitted to swim with dolphins under strict conditions. Being able to swim with these animals in the Hauraki Gulf is a rare privilege: on the majority of our trips we do not swim with dolphins.
- Conditions (such as bad weather) are not always suitable to accommodate children under 5 years - this is at the skipper's discretion
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On a small number of our trips we do not find dolphins or whales. This occurs for reasons beyond our control and you will receive a discount voucher for another trip
Voucher Valid for:
1 adult
1 child
(15 years and under)
Under 5 years are free of charge
We sell open dated vouchers which you can buy as a gift or click here to book this experience for yourself. Vouchers are valid for 1 year.
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