Wild Dolphin Encounter in Tauranga

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat! Admire wild common dolphins from the boat and, in some cases, get in the water with these beautiful creatures. This is a half-day trip departing from Tauranga Bridge Marina aboard the comfortable catamaran The Guardian, with an expert crew providing live commentary on the animals' behaviour and life history, as well as any support you may need throughout the tour. Our summer dolphin encounter tours operate from November to May, weather and passenger numbers permitting.

Meeting point

We meet at Tauranga Bridge Marina where there is plenty of free all day parking. Our boat is berthed on D1 just outside the restaurant and marina office building.

Pickup

Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.

Ticket type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Group size

Up to 40 travellers

Operated by

Dolphin Seafaris NZ Limited

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All trips are subject to weather and minimum booking numbers and will be confirmed at 5pm the day before the tour.
• Trips operate with a 24-hour non refundable cancellation policy.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Children must be over 7 to swim with dolphins and be confident swimmers in the ocean.
• Only confident and capable swimmers are allowed in the water, no exceptions.
• As this is a genuine wildlife experience, dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed. If dolphins are not found, we will provide you with a complimentary return trip with no expiry date, allowing you to join us again free of charge.
• Tours operate with full vessel, crew, and fuel costs regardless of sightings, refunds are not available.