1 / 2Dolphin Blue
đ Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Dolphin Blue runs dolphin swimming and wildlife tours from Tauranga's Pier 3, capped at 15 passengers aboard Commander 1. Wetsuits and snorkelling gear provided. Whales, fur seals, and blue penguins also sighted on tours.
Friendly welcoming and accommodating guides and crew with a wealth of marine and local knowledge. Very safety conscious at all times. Yummy refreshments. Beautiful views. Children friendly. Saw and swam with 200 dolphins. It was amazing. So surreal. Highly recommended. Such a small price to pay for such an amazing experience.
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"Friendly, welcoming and accommodating guides and crew with a wealth of marine and local knowledge. Very safety conscious at all times. Saw and swam with 200 dolphins. So surreal. Highly recommended." â Tu Tangiia
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Tu Tangiia
9 years ago
âFriendly welcoming and accommodating guides and crew with a wealth of marine and local knowledge. Very safety conscious at all times. Yummy refreshments. Beautiful views. Children friendly. Saw and swam with 200 dolphins. It was amazing. So surreal. Highly recommended. Such a small price to pay for such an amazing experience.â
Clark Williams
7 years ago
âSwam with them today. Paul and crew were fantastic. They made sure everyone not only got to see dolphins but also tried to put us as close as possible to them. Great trip!â
julieandthephantoms Rome riles
6 years ago
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G Goodwin
2 years ago
âWaterfront area in the city center is excellentâ
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Overview
Dolphin Blue operates dolphin swimming tours from Pier 3 on Wharf Street, Tauranga. Passenger numbers are capped at 15 aboard Commander 1, ensuring closer encounters with wildlife. The crew supplies wetsuits, snorkelling equipment, morning tea, and beverages. Tours may also yield sightings of whales, fur seals, sunfish, seabirds, and blue penguins. Private charters are available. The season typically runs December through March.
