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.
4.5-hour eco safari from Viaduct Harbour on a 65-foot catamaran. Spot whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and seabirds.
Most Popular“Very well organized. Left on time, and arrived back on time. We happened to go on a morning trip with very calm water so it made an excellent boating experience through the gulf. The staff was very knowledgeable and it was exciting to leaRead more”
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.
“it was so cool to see the dolphins and the whale. The snacks on board were reasonably priced and tasty. We learned a lot about the water, the land, and the animals.”
A wildlife-focused cruise from Auckland’s Viaduct to the Hauraki Gulf, with a Waiheke island stop and stories from Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki.
“While my tour ended up being a dud, I would still do this again. I had the unfortunate experience of no marine wildlife and rain. It was the only day that fir into my schedule. While I could have canceled it due to the rain, I wanted to at least trRead 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.
