• Enjoy a scenic cruise, with views of the incredible dolphins and marine life
• Learn about Project Island Song’s ecological restoration programme
• Stop at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island for lunch
• Friendly and knowledgeable hosts will make sure you get the most out of the experience
• Marine mammal viewing Guarantee (12 months )

Cruise the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands and discover whales, dolphins, seals, birdlife and more on this spectacular dolphin eco cruise!

Enjoy a stop at Otehei Bay on the Department of Conservation’s recreation reserve Urupukapuka Island, where you will learn about the natural ecosystems being restored as part of the Project Island Song programme including revegetation, native species reintroduction, education and biosecurity.

Explore the island via the established tracks and spot reintroduced native wildlife including tīeke (North Island saddleback), toutouwai (North Island robin), pāteke (brown teal), Wētāpunga (giant wētā) and more.

Make the most of the day with the opportunity to snorkel and swim, if conditions permit, or enjoy a bite to eat in the sun and relax at the fully licensed café at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island.

Included:
• 4 hours of scenic cruising with wildlife spotting
• 1.5 hours at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island
• Opportunity to snorkel/swim (conditions permitting)

Duration:
Allow approx. 5.5 hours for the whole experience

Location:
Paihia Wharf, Bay of Islands

Weather:
If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Kids:
This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes:
Children under 5 years old are free but must be booked - please put in notes that a infant is traveling .
Please note the opportunity to swim/snorkel does not include swimming with dolphins due to restrictions on marine mammal interactions.
Explore has a license permitting marine mammal viewing during this experience.
This cruise does not include lunch, however light snacks and drinks are available for purchase onboard. Lunch is available to purchase from the fully licensed caf at Otehei Bay during your island stop.