Reviews and travel ratings on Auckland's Whale and Dolphin Safari-Explore NZ in New Zealand (83% from 13 reviews) The Whale and Dolphin Safari of a lifetime is available right here in Auckland. Encounter dolphins and whales in their natural environment guaranteed. Daily departures from the Auckland Viaduct.

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Auckland's Whale and Dolphin Safari-Explore NZ

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    margreet

    Netherlands

    Devonport is worth a visit, a relaxing historic seaside village on the edge of the North Shore. You can drive there from the city over the harbour bridge, or catch the ferry from downtown Auckland.

    19 November 2010.

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pepette31

France

Ranking: 9/10

I really enjoyed this fantastic trip, where we were lucky enough to be a very small group and to see lots of dolphins an…

I really enjoyed this fantastic trip, where we were lucky enough to be a very small group and to see lots of dolphins and even one whale + calf despite difficult weather conditions.
The boat is great for whale watching, as it's a catamaran and you can stand right at the tip of the boat (if you're not afraid of getting wet) and have the dolphins swimming literally all around you.
I'm also a bird enthiusiast and the birding was great - lots of sea birds and a very knowledgeable captain.
Only reason for not getting a 10/10 from me : the price is rather expensive.

Reviewed 06 October 2011

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mr Schumader

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Good organisation. Nice guides. Many information about dolphins. But we only saw one baby dolphin and it was not allowed…

Good organisation. Nice guides. Many information about dolphins. But we only saw one baby dolphin and it was not allowed to swim with them..

Reviewed 9 months ago and experienced in February 2011

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Shirley C

United Kingdom

Ranking: 8/10

Unable to book swim due to ocean conditions. So wet as a sightseer only. Heavy seas so nobody able to swim as cold not f…

Unable to book swim due to ocean conditions. So wet as a sightseer only. Heavy seas so nobody able to swim as cold not fun/dophins - full money paid back.

Reviewed 14 April 2010

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Charlotte Therland

Denmark

Ranking: 10/10

Got the kids up front to see all the dolphins.

Got the kids up front to see all the dolphins.

Reviewed 24 February 2010

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Marc

Switzerland

Ranking: 7/10

Nice afternoon out on the sea with heaps of dolphins, but no whales! No guarantee for whales apparently, but still very …

Nice afternoon out on the sea with heaps of dolphins, but no whales! No guarantee for whales apparently, but still very informative and relaxed.

Reviewed 11 February 2010

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friasj

Brazil

Ranking: 8/10

Good staff, funny captain. He even let me steer the boat :)

Good staff, funny captain. He even let me steer the boat :)

Reviewed 07 February 2010

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ursinab

Switzerland

Ranking: 9/10

We saw many dolphins, unfortunately no whales.

We saw many dolphins, unfortunately no whales.

Reviewed 25 January 2010

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Donna

Canada

Ranking: 10/10

The guides were great! Very informative. The ship was very clean inside and very comfortable to ride on. It got windy…

The guides were great! Very informative. The ship was very clean inside and very comfortable to ride on. It got windy, but the ride was smooth. They located 2 different types of dolphins for us to see.

Reviewed 06 March 2009

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Myrtille de Vries

Netherlands

Ranking: 9/10

At first a Whale & Dolphin in Auckland but no whales or dolphins. So we got a voucher which we could use in the Bay of I…

At first a Whale & Dolphin in Auckland but no whales or dolphins. So we got a voucher which we could use in the Bay of Islands! Another beautiful experience!

Reviewed 25 February 2008

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Steve Peake

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

It was a good experience, once on the boat. They had an entertaining skipper and the dolphins were a given.

Only reas…

It was a good experience, once on the boat. They had an entertaining skipper and the dolphins were a given.

Only reason for not getting a top score was a slightly chaotic payment system prior to boarding and a no show from the whales.

Good attraction! Skip Pahia!

Reviewed 30 December 2007