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Discover Tikapa Moana - the Hauraki Gulf with us as we cruise through the myriad of islands, spot wildlife and learn about the cultural footprint of Tamaki Makaurau!
Highlights
- Marine mammal viewing including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and birdlife.
- Marine mammal viewing guarantee - voucher to come again for free if we don’t spot marine mammals during your cruise.
- Hear fascinating stories on the history and origins of land, sea and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki - original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Make your way through this stunning landscape including the volcanic peak of Rangitoto and island sanctuaries Motutapu and Tiritiri Matangi. Hear about the conservation programmes on many of these islands that are regenerating flora and fauna, and reintroducing native species.
Spot the locals! You'll see a variety of marine wildlife in their natural habitat including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, birdlife and more from our comfortable cruise vessel purpose-built for wildlife viewing.
As part of your cruise, you can discover one of our island destinations with your choice of island stop at Rotoroa Island or Man O' War, Waiheke Island - take the opportunity to stretch your legs, swim in a sheltered bay and discover wine or wildlife. (no Island Stop is available on our 11:30am departure on weekends during the summer schedule)
Operating in partnership with Ngāi Tai Te Haerenga, throughout your cruise you will hear the fascinating origins and histories of the land, sea and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki – original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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qingnaq from China wrote on 31 July 2023
海豚蓝鲸我们都看到了
整个旅程很棒，船很稳，船长应该经验很丰富的，对海域很熟悉，停船的地方看到很多海豚，还看到蓝鲸，太棒了！据说看到鲸鱼的概率不是很高，我想我们是幸运的，起码船长知道哪块海域是蓝鲸常出现的。
Tracey Redfearn from United Kingdom wrote on 16 March 2026
Excellent day trip 🐬
Great service and friendly crew We saw lots of Dolphins 😁👏🏻
Kevin Lock from New Zealand wrote on 09 March 2024
Nothing but a ferry
We were very disappointed with this cruise, yes we did see 6 dolphins playing but it was felt that as soon as we seen them the cruise was over and we were off to collect yet more people from yet another island even though the captain said he was looking for more dolphins no mention of whales at all. If we wanted to see the scenery which was lovely we wouldn't have paid a for a cruise, we expected to send some time looking for dolphins and whales as this was a 4.5 hour cruise we expected to spend at least 1.5 hours searching We were not the only passengers that felt this way, we would not recommend this trip again
cenar from New Zealand wrote on 28 December 2025
Really satisfying
Before purchasing our tickets, we were not sure what will be experienced , but now I must say It was one of the best tours we ever had. The team was super cool and they did everything despite the rain to find some dolphins, and they did. The Rotoroa Islan was also so nice to visit. All in all, 10/10
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joycez5 from China wrote on 26 August 2024
hard to say
太随机了，无聊多于兴奋