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5 Best Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises In Auckland

Auckland’s best days out.

The 5 whale & dolphin watching cruises most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.

5 Best Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises In Auckland

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise - What you’re really looking for: whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and seabirds
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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

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1.Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

4.5-hour eco safari from Viaduct Harbour on a 65-foot catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Crew was nice and knowledgeable. We understand that they can’t guarantee sightings so we were disappointed to be the small percentage of tours that go out and don’t see anything. We had 4.5 hours is a nice (choppy) boat ride, and only saw 3 dolphins for about 5 minutes. We did get vouchers for a…”

1,790 reviewsFrom $135.91by Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari

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Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise - Rangitoto Island and North Head: the quick sightseeing warm-up
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Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise - Hauraki Gulf Wildlife Search: What This Cruise Is Really About
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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

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3.Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

Whale, dolphin and island cruise from Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour with an island stop, live guide, and a return voucher if no mammals.

★ 3.9

“I initially decided to stop at Man O’ War Vineyard to enjoy some excellent New Zealand wines, swim in the ocean, and soak up the sun, I ended up missing the dolphins and other possible sea mammals. :) So in my case, the price might be considered a bit too high. However, I spent a…”

292 reviews6 - 8 hoursFrom $92by Explore Group New Zealand

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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise - Getting Oriented in Auckland: Meeting Point and What to Do First
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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

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4.Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

A wildlife-focused cruise from Auckland’s Viaduct to the Hauraki Gulf, with a Waiheke island stop and stories from Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.

★ 4.0

“Great trip! Easy to navigate to the harbour and the team gave us clear instructions on what to do. The dolphins made the team work for it but we spent a lot of time with them when we did find them. The island was brilliant and we managed to do the North route and take…”

17 reviewsFrom $105.50by Explore Group Limited

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