Dolphin Eco Cruise
Explore Group Bay of Islands
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Dolphin Eco Cruise
Cruise amongst the 144 islands where Dolphin watching is guaranteed.
Swim with the dolphins in their world which is a once in a life time opportunity. Join us on our purpose built catamaran & our guides who are some of the most experienced in NZ will educate & ensure you get the most from your adventure.
Trips include a lifetime dolphin viewing guarantee, departing twice daily from Paihia and Russell.
Operating October - April
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia |
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October - April |
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Stand out of the rest for a well organised trip.
Cindy -
We have seen a lot of dolphins on this tour.
Haemnerli -
We wanted to swim with the Dolphins and we did!
neeltjec -
Saw some dolphins, the hole in the rock...
Ohad -
Did the swim with the dolphins.
Nick van de Belt
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Well organised tour with knowledgeable staff, respected the dolphins and laws.
Included a great lunch. A bit expensive but good value when compared to others. Needed a bit more time at the island stop.
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We saw many orcas during this trip.
We went to a second bay where one dolphin was there and wasn't afraid of people.
20 people at a time in the water to be with this dolphin. It wasn't what I expected.
The crew refused to give us neoprene swimsuits even though water was fresh (less than 20C) for us. We live in Thailand.
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On our half day trip, we got to see both dolphins and one whale.
We did not get to swim with them though. Average tour, nothing special and too expensive.
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Nothing can top the experience of dolphins swimming directly beneath you and then jumping behind your boat as you leave.
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Apart from slightly delayed pickup from motorcamp an excellent service.
Very good tour around the islands, lots of dolphins, 2 swims with them, very helpful and friendly crew.
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It was great!!
Discovered Urupakapaka Island, we learned alot about dolphins, we took a lot of beautiful pictures, we snorkelled. We talked with the captain and it was great but we did not swim with dolphins because of the bad weather!!
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Great day with a great company and friendly staff.
A little bit pushy buying the photos they take during the cruise. Besides that a recommendable tour!
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Little bit expensive but it was so nice to see dolphins in the Bay of Islands.
Amazing islands as well.
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No digital information on board only old books.
Four hour tour unfortunately included drop off of customers on board of a sailing ship. This was not mentioned and we had to leave dolphins early because of this.
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Good sights and seeing dolphins was amazing.
A bit too impersonal I think but a nice way to see the Bay of Islands.
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On our half day trip, we got to see both dolphins and one whale.
We did not get to swim with them though. Average tour, nothing special and too expensive.
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Well organised tour with knowledgeable staff, respected the dolphins and laws.
Included a great lunch. A bit expensive but good value when compared to others. Needed a bit more time at the island stop.
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We saw many orcas during this trip.
We went to a second bay where one dolphin was there and wasn't afraid of people.
20 people at a time in the water to be with this dolphin. It wasn't what I expected.
The crew refused to give us neoprene swimsuits even though water was fresh (less than 20C) for us. We live in Thailand.
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Good sights and seeing dolphins was amazing.
A bit too impersonal I think but a nice way to see the Bay of Islands.
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Little bit expensive but it was so nice to see dolphins in the Bay of Islands.
Amazing islands as well.
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Nothing can top the experience of dolphins swimming directly beneath you and then jumping behind your boat as you leave.
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Great day with a great company and friendly staff.
A little bit pushy buying the photos they take during the cruise. Besides that a recommendable tour!
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No digital information on board only old books.
Four hour tour unfortunately included drop off of customers on board of a sailing ship. This was not mentioned and we had to leave dolphins early because of this.
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I have been on a "Hole in the Rock" tour on 13/11/2011 in Paihia.
We saw a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins and some distant Common Dolphins. A stop at Urupukapuka Island was included, as well. The "Hole in the Rock" was the announced Highlight of the Tour.
After finishing my several months trip through NZ I can`t recommend Dolphin Discoveries. It is expensive, the whole thing seems to aim the customers money. The crew is busier with taking photos of you than to provide an experience of the Bay of Island environment. Please spend your money for other activities than for the "Hole in your Pocket" tour with Dolphin Discoveries.
Sebastian, Germany
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Apart from slightly delayed pickup from motorcamp an excellent service.
Very good tour around the islands, lots of dolphins, 2 swims with them, very helpful and friendly crew.
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It was great!!
Discovered Urupakapaka Island, we learned alot about dolphins, we took a lot of beautiful pictures, we snorkelled. We talked with the captain and it was great but we did not swim with dolphins because of the bad weather!!
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Very kind people (boat crew) who gave us lots of information.
Did their best to spot whales but did not work out unfortunately.
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