AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 5 dolphin watching tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
4.5-hour eco safari from Viaduct Harbour on a 65-foot catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds.
Most Popular“Great experience. Good knowledgeable crew and the vessel was stable. Had a good time on board. Do this for sure”
Luxury catamaran eco cruise from Auckland to Hauraki Gulf Marine Park for dolphins, orcas and whales, with conservation science.
“This was a great excursion. We got to see many dolphins and 6 whales in the distance. The crew was very knowledgable and shared tons of information. Ride was a bit windy but totally worth it!”
Whale, dolphin and island cruise from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour with an island stop, live guide, and a return voucher if no mammals.
“I loved visiting the Rototoa Island. And we loved to watched dolphins. It was amazing experience!”
A wildlife-focused cruise from Auckland’s Viaduct to the Hauraki Gulf, with a Waiheke island stop and stories from Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
“Disappointed title tour name totally misleading 1st island drop off Rotorua was good to sea but very little commentary about scenery on way out spent approximately 3 hours in search of nothing! Then on way back became a ferry service aRead more”
Auckland to Bay of Islands small-group day tour with catamaran dolphin cruise, Hole in the Rock pass, and an island stop at Otehei Bay.
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
