Dolphin Rock Cruise

(Available May - October only)

Combined cruise offering Discover the Bay and Swim with Dolphins.

  • Visit the Hole in the Rock
  • Lifetime dolphin/whale viewing guarantee
  • Option to swim with the dolphins when conditions apply
  • Cruise among the 144 islands
  • Island stopover (morning only)

Once mammals have been encountered our experienced crew will tell you all about these wonderful creatures and their habits. Our crew will assess the behaviour of the dolphins on the day and decide whether swimming with the dolphins will be possible (DOC regulations*).

You will then be given an option to join the dolphins in the water and swim with them. We supply you with snorkels, masks, fins and wetsuits.

Our modern high speed catamaran is purpose built for dolphin watching and swimming and offers easy access to the water, which is the warmest in New Zealand.

Dolphin Discoveries - Combined Cruise

Adults
(optional extra swim price - pay onboard) $30

$89

Children
(optional extra swim price - pay onboard) $30

$45

Trip duration Morning (approx.)

4 hours

Trip duration Afternoon (approx.)

3 hours

Departs Paihia

9.00am & 1.30pm

Departs Russell

9.10am & 1.40pm

Book now or call 0800 DOLPHIN (365 744) to check availability.


In the Bay for more than one day?
Check out our Dunes & Dolphins Twin Tour Special.

Only available by calling 0800 365 744 in
New Zealand or +64 9 402 8234 from overseas.

Swim with the Dolphins in the Bay of Islands
‘Dolphin Eco-Adventure’

(from November - April)

Join us for the ultimate dolphin eco-adventure!

Cruise among the 144 islands and see dolphins in their natural environment.

Swim with the Dolphins Cruise

Adults
Optional swim price (pay onboard) $30

$89

Children
Optional swim price (pay onboard) $30

$45

Trip duration (approx.)

4 hours

Departs Paihia

8.00 am & 12.30pm

Departs Russell

8.10am & 12.40pm

Book now or call 0800 DOLPHIN (365 744) to check availability.

* Dolphin Discoveries operates with a Department of Conservation permit. However for the protection of Dolphins and other marine mammals, interaction with them is governed by the Marine Mammal Protection Act. If the conditions of the Act are not met or the sea conditions are not safe then trips will be viewing only.

A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation in the Bay of Islands.

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