Auckland Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises

What to bring

• Bring your camera, binoculars, wind/shower-proof jacket, sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses and seasickness medications.

What’s not allowed

• Smoking and vaping are not allowed onboard.

Accessibility

• Guests using light/manual wheelchairs can usually be accommodated if they have some mobility. There are two steps at the boarding area that guests must be able to manage (carer assistance is allowed).
• Not all areas of the vessel, including some viewing decks, are wheelchair accessible
• The main indoor area has a door sill of about 15 cm and restrooms also have a 15 cm door sill and limited space inside.
• Heavy or motorised wheelchairs are not suitable, as they cannot be lifted onboard. The maximum wheelchair width allowed onboard is 67 cm.

Additional information

• Facilities: toilets.
• Please note that your allocated seats may be released to stand-by passengers if you do not check in at least 15 minutes before departure.
• Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
• If guests don’t see any dolphins or whales, they’ll receive a free return voucher for themselves and their group. There’s no expiry and can be used anytime they visit again.

Inclusions #

• A 4.5-hour Auckland dolphin & whale watching cruise

• Expert commentary by the crew

• Interaction with marine research scientists onboard

Auckland Explorer Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour

• Tip: Download a playlist to accompany you on your journey through the city!
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• Note that the following is not allowed on this tour: large bags.
• The tour circuit takes about 60 minutes to complete a full, non-stop loop.

Whale and Dolphin Safari Cruise

• Tip: If you're worried about going hungry on the cruise, carry some light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks aboard.
• Please carry your personal medication, including seasickness medication, these are not available on board.

Inclusions #

Auckland Explorer Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour

• 1-day/2-day hop-on hop-off pass

• Onboard English commentary

Whale and Dolphin Safari Cruise

• 4.5-hr eco-cruise with dolphin and whale watching

• Expert and informative commentary

• Interaction with marine research scientists

Exclusions #

Auckland Explorer Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour

• Entry fee to Sky Tower, Auckland War Memorial Museum, SEALIFE Kelly Tarltons, All Black Experience, and Weta Workshop Unleashed