Reviews and travel ratings on Dolphin Discoveries - Explore NZ in New Zealand (83% from 55 reviews) Cruise amongst the 144 islands where Dolphin watching is guaranteed. Travel through the world famous 'Hole in the Rock' or join us for the ultimate marine mammal eco-experience - Swimming with the dolphins.

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    Lis & Rob Tate

    from United Kingdom

    Cloud free skies gave us spectacular views of the night sky, including the milky way, without light pollution.

    24 May 2010.

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Tonny

from Netherlands

Ranking: 8/10

Cruise to watch dolphins, visited Hole in the Rock.

Cruise to watch dolphins, visited Hole in the Rock.

Reviewed 15 April 2010 and experienced in February 2010

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John N

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 8/10

Excellent day trip in Bay of Islands. Well organised, informative day.

Excellent day trip in Bay of Islands. Well organised, informative day.

Reviewed 14 April 2010

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Pascal Auber

from Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Swim with the dolphins. Company claims a 92% success rate on finding dolphins. On our trip they spotted dolphins. On our…

Swim with the dolphins. Company claims a 92% success rate on finding dolphins. On our trip they spotted dolphins. On our trip they spotted dolphins after 10 minutes. Unfortunately weather conditions did not allow a swim.

Reviewed 01 March 2010

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Elisabeth Egerup

from Denmark

Ranking: 10/10

Beautiful tour looking for dolphins - amazing nature and a professional staff with a good sense of humour.

Beautiful tour looking for dolphins - amazing nature and a professional staff with a good sense of humour.

Reviewed 26 February 2010

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Pierre Pilon

from Canada

Ranking: 9/10

Swim with dolphins. First day, no dolphins, got a rain check. 2nd day, saw dolphins but no swimming (swell, babies). Ver…

Swim with dolphins. First day, no dolphins, got a rain check. 2nd day, saw dolphins but no swimming (swell, babies). Very safety conscious, care of dolphins.

Reviewed 26 February 2010

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Wielink

from Netherlands

Ranking: 8/10

Bay of Islands/by boat to Hole in the Rock.

Bay of Islands/by boat to Hole in the Rock.

Reviewed 26 February 2010

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Lamb

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

Trip to the ''Hole In The Rock'' is a must and this company + boat crew were very informative and helpful.

Trip to the ''Hole In The Rock'' is a must and this company + boat crew were very informative and helpful.

Reviewed 24 February 2010

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Colin S

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

This was an all day boat trip in the Bay of Islands getting off from Paihia and was interesting, beautiful and informati…

This was an all day boat trip in the Bay of Islands getting off from Paihia and was interesting, beautiful and informative. Boat operators gave excellent information and made stops for dolphin watching,details about the 144 islands, visit to Russell and much much more.

Reviewed 23 February 2010 and experienced in November 2009

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Ulyate

from South Africa

Ranking: 6/10

Was more of a Bay of Islands Cruise- pleasant but hardly saw any Dolphins. We were led to believe that we would see many…

Was more of a Bay of Islands Cruise- pleasant but hardly saw any Dolphins. We were led to believe that we would see many more.

Reviewed 22 February 2010 and experienced in November 2009

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guichard

from France

Ranking: 7/10

You will see dolphins for sure. Not very expensive and good length of trip but lots of people....too many for me!

You will see dolphins for sure. Not very expensive and good length of trip but lots of people....too many for me!

Reviewed 12 February 2010 and experienced in December 2009

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katepat

from Canada

Ranking: 10/10

Awesome boat ride!

Awesome boat ride!

Reviewed 02 February 2010 and experienced in December 2009

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Dawn Campbell

from New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

the most enjoyable time, swam with the dolphins for at least 30mins maybe longer all gear provided, great guides and the…

the most enjoyable time, swam with the dolphins for at least 30mins maybe longer all gear provided, great guides and the photographer was very friendly and the pis we ordered were fantastic, most awesome time had by the Campbell Clan

Reviewed 18 January 2010

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HairyHaggis

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

We did the Discover the Bay Cruise so, as well as dolphin spotting, we also went to and through the Hole in the Rock and…

We did the Discover the Bay Cruise so, as well as dolphin spotting, we also went to and through the Hole in the Rock and stopped at Urupukapuka Island. The crew were superb, especially the captain who kept up a really brilliant commentary throughout. There was no feeling of being rushed, with plenty time on the island and once we found dolphins, there was ample time spent watching and photographing them. We also spent time exploring other parts of the bay and learning a lot about its inhabitants, past and present! The boat is a good size - not too small so as to feel unstable and not too big so that you can't get near the side for photos. An excellent trip and well worth the money!

Reviewed 04 December 2009