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Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises

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Tauranga, New Zealand

bayexplorer.co.nz
Tourist attraction· Boat tour agency· Tour operator· Function room facility· Whale watching tour agency

Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises Reviews | Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises is located in Tauranga, New Zealand on 120 The Strand. Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises is rated 4.8 out of 5 in the category tourist attraction in New Zealand.

Address

120 The Strand

Phone

+64 21605968

Amenities

Good for kids

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

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Patrick Maddocks

I had a fantastic time on my bay explore trip with my friends. It was an awesome time on the boat with great weather. We came across over a hundred dolphins and also saw lots a different birds and flying fish, it was sweet. The crew, Heidi and Brandon were really cool and helpful and had so many interesting facts about all the sea life and the local surroundings. They showed everybody on the trip an absolutely wonderful time. I would highly recommend the bay explorer to everyone and I can’t wait to go again to see more of the bay. Thank you guys.

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Helen Youngman

What a wonderful experience we had with Brandon and Heidi on our half day cruise. Their knowledge, their care and humour just completed this magnificent excursion. We were entertained by a large pod of dolphins and gannets diving into the water for fish. An awesome day!

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Maria Storey

Going out on the Bay Explorer boat with Brandon and Heidi was one of the most memorable days of my summer! I felt like we'd got our moneys worth before we'd left the harbour! Brandon is a wealth of knowledge and his passion for the wild world that we live in is tangible. We saw incredible ganet colonies feeding in the middle of the ocean, we saw so many dolphins and they were so interested in us and played around the boat! Heidi was an epic host, feeding us information about the ocean and wildlife that's typical in the area all day! She really made us feel at home on the boat and we look forward to going again! I can't recommend a trip with the Bay Explorer enough!

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Camilla May

Did this last week with Bay Explorer. One of the best things we’ve ever done & it’s right there in our backyard! We’ve lived here for 15 years & have talked so often about taking this trip so finally decided we would. Around 1.5 hours after setting off, we spotted approx 80 dolphins & cruised with them all for over an hour. They are the most beautiful creatures & we felt so close to them when we sat at the bow of the boat! We also saw other fantastic sights like gannets dive bombing into the sea to catch fish then later, we were treated to a feeding frenzy of small fish by larger fish which created what looked like a boiling sea. Incredible! Finally, on our way back home as we cruised in the harbour, our captain Brandon spotted a solitary little blue penguin just bobbing about. Excitedly, he maneuvered the boat alongside the penguin so we could all get a good look. Awesome! Would totally recommend these guys... our crew Heidi & Taylor were informative & helpful & the passion for the environment shown by Brandon was evident throughout. ️

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Karin S

What an amazing day this was!! Brandon, the skipper promised dolphins and YES we saw a whole pod with a radius of 3 or 4 km around the boat. They really do their utmost best to find the wildlife for you. On the way we also saw the little blue penguins, including a baby penguin and a shark. The boat is spacious and solid, with upper deck, lower deck and a bar. The weather was beautiful, the water calm and Brandon and Taylor (staff) very relaxed. Highly recommend!

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ann cordes

Wow! What an incredible experience! Brandon and Heidi gave us the best time. Really easy going people who love what they do. Seeing the dolphins play around the boat,and connect with us as we admired their beauty and their endearing antics, was something that will stay with me. I would 100% recommend this trip.

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Carolina Dupertuis

One of the most delightful experiences I've ever had! Being able to observe dolphins, penguins and a shark in their natural habitat was simply sublime. As if that wasn't enough, the captain and crew were amazing! Passionate and respectful of the sea and its creatures, always ready to answer questions and share their knowledge. Thank you Brandon and Heidi

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Shelley

What a wonderful early Christmas experience (rather than stuff) for the whole family. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day and Brendon Heidi and the team on board this day made everyone feel welcome and part of something really special...even doing a quick turn back to pick up a very grateful family that had missed the boat! This can be a weather (swell, winds) dependant departure, we had an unreal 1/2 day trip, enjoying every minute while discovering the wonders of the deep and learning more about the area and our own stunning backyard. This should be on both your supporting local and must-do lists and is an outing that is suitable for all ages young and young at heart! It will leave you feeling like you've really had a wonderful small holiday away enjoying nature, the ocean and stunning views for a day with a much greater appreciation of how lucky we really are to live in such an amazing part of the world! Thank you : )

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