Auckland · WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING

The 4 Best Whale & Dolphin Trips from Auckland

4 tours  ·  from $92 a head

Bryde’s whales and common dolphins feed inside the gulf all year, which is why these boats run in winter too. These 4 trips are priced and clear about trip length, sightings policy and how far out you go.

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise - Searching the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
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Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise - Rangitoto, Devonport, and the first part of the cruise
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Auckland: Whale and Dolphin Watching Half-Day Eco Cruise

Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise - How the whale and dolphin search works
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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

3.Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 292 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $92Best value

Cruise Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for dolphins and whales, then choose a Rotoroa Island walk or Man O’ War wine stop, with a wildlife guarantee.

“I enjoyed the relaxed and informative approach to the boat ride. The time on Rotora was good but was worried I would get left behind if I explored too much”

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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise - Man O’ War Vineyards on Waiheke
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Auckland: Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

4.Tikapa Moana Dolphin, Whale and Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · from $105

Cruise Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf for whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds, with a Rotoroa Island or Waiheke vineyard stop.

“I had an absolutely amazing experience at the dolphin show! From start to finish, everything was organized perfectly and the staff were friendly and helpful. The dolphins were incredible to watch, very playful, intelligent, and well-trained. I loved Read more”

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