Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari

Highlights

• About 4.5 hours exploring the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
• Chance to see whales, dolphins, seals and rare seabirds
• Commentary from marine experts on board (in English)
• Purpose-built marine research catamaran

What's included

Good to know

• The trip lasts 4.5 hours, but if the weather turns bad (which is rare) we may return early for safety reasons, so the trip may be shorter than 4.5 hours (no refund is given for the reduced time). The captain may also add extra time on the water depending on the day, so the trip may run longer than 4.5 hours (at no extra charge).
• Recommended clothing / items: warm layers, a waterproof jacket, sun hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars and seasickness medication if needed.
• Not suitable for pregnant women. Passengers with a physical disability (e.g. wheelchair users) must be accompanied by a carer throughout.
• Please note: if no whales are seen but other marine life is, no refund is given. If no marine life is seen at all, your ticket can be used again on another trip, but refunds are not available.
• If you are one of the few (less than 5%) unlucky passengers who doesn't get a chance to view dolphins or whales during your safari, we will issue you and your party a Complimentary Voucher to come out and try again absolutely free. This complimentary voucher is open-ended, no matter how long it is until you visit us again.
• About the vessel: the boat carries up to 100 passengers.
• Our vessel, the Dolphin Explorer, is a 20-metre (65-foot) Powercat. The boat was purpose-built to maximise our passenger viewing experience while making the trip as comfortable as possible. Dolphin Explorer can carry up to 100 passengers.
• Toilets are available on board.
• There are two unisex toilets on board the boat and there is a limited amount of seating available indoors.
• For more information, see the operator's FAQ: https://whalewatchingauckland.com/faqs