Our incredible eco safari direct from downtown Auckland offers breathtaking encounters with marine wildlife. Join us for a New Zealand whale watching tour and see whales, dolphins, seals, rare seabirds and more! Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari was established in 2000. We're proud to be the only New Zealand whale watching tour operating directly from a major city. As well as our tours and onboard research, our vessel the Dolphin Explorer is available for charter for events and functions. Auckland, New Zealand

Enter nature & wide open spaces on a Bay Explorer dolphin & wildlife cruise. Join us for a shared lifetime experience and help protect wild marine animals. Your half-day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise begins as you’re welcomed aboard the Bay Explorer at Tauranga waterfront jetty. You will spend the cruise exploring the pristine Bay of Plenty coastline and islands, where we will showcase the amazing diversity of Tauranga’s marine wildlife. With dolphins swimming alongside our vessel, it’s the best way to see dolphins in Tauranga. Watch seasonal seabirds, penguins, seals, whales, sunfish, school fish, sharks, orcas… even turtles! Tauranga, New Zealand

Whale watching in Kaikoura is the must-do activity while in this beautiful, peaceful part of New Zealand's spectacular South Island. Not only do you get a rare chance to get up close and personal with these majestic mammals, but you also get to choose how and where you’d like to see the whales from. Whether it's boat, plane or helicopter, we've listed all the options here with the most recent details to help you plan your stay in Kaikoura. Kaikoura, New Zealand

New Zealand's Ultimate Marine Experience. Every New Zealand Whale Watch Tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Giant sperm whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. Kaikoura, New Zealand