Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and travel aboard Dolphin Explorer into the expansive Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, sparkling sheltered waters scattered with islands of every size. Experience the Gulf from the most comfortable and stable whale watching vessel in New Zealand. Our luxury 20m high speed catamaran is designed specifically for the sea conditions for this area.
This really is a safari - every trip is different. On almost all our trips we find Common dolphins; pod sizes can vary from just a few to many hundreds of dolphins. We see Bryde’s whales throughout the year. Other species seen are Bottlenose dolphins and Orca (Killer whales).
Each trip is different, however all safaris offer:
Dolphins viewed on over 90% of trips, whales viewed on 75%
Cruise and commentary on the culture and history of Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
Fully licensed bar & light snacks available for purchase
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