Auckland
These cruises head into the Hauraki Gulf, one of the few places where whales feed within sight of a city skyline. Bryde’s whales stay in the gulf year-round, so no month rules itself out. Set aside at least half a day; the reliable sightings happen well beyond the inner harbour.
Embark on an unforgettable eco-safari cruise in Auckland, where breathtaking encounters with dolphins and whales await. Book your adventure now!
Most Popular★ 4.5“Crew was nice and knowledgeable. We understand that they can’t guarantee sightings so we were disappointed to be the small percentage of tours that go out and don’t see anything. We had 4.5 hours is a nice (choppy) boat ride, and only saw 3 dolphins…”
★★★★★★★★★★
1,790 reviewsFrom $135.91by Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari
Experience the thrill of whale and dolphin watching in Auckland. Join us on a half-day eco cruise and get up close to these majestic creatures. Book now!
★ 4.5“We didn’t see whales!! But it’s off season, and nature!”
★★★★★★★★★★
1,072 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $130by Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari
Explore Auckland’s waters on a whale, dolphin, and island cruise with wildlife viewing, scenic sailing, and a choice of Rotoroa Island or Waiheke's wineries.
★ 3.9“Wow, wow, wow, what a fabulous day and so lucky😎 Even the guys running the boat said we saw a lot more than is usual and in perfect weather too. Loads of Gannets that gave away the positions of the feeding Common Dolphins and Bryde's…”
★★★★★★★★★★
292 reviews6 - 8 hoursFrom $92by Explore Group New Zealand
Explore Auckland's marine wildlife, islands, and stunning scenery with this 7.75-hour dolphin, whale, and island cruise—ideal for nature lovers and explorers alike.
★ 4.0“While my tour ended up being a dud, I would still do this again. I had the unfortunate experience of no marine wildlife and rain. It was the only day that fir into my schedule. While I could have canceled it due to the rain,…”
★★★★★★★★★★
17 reviewsFrom $105.50by Explore Group Limited
Discover the stunning Bay of Islands with a small group tour from Auckland, featuring scenic cruises, marine wildlife, and island stops for an unforgettable day.
★ 5.0“Everything was planned, no issues.”
★★★★★★★★★★
11 reviews13 hoursFrom $283by ExperienceKart
Experience stunning coastal views, dolphin sightings, and island exploration on the Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise from Auckland. A full-day adventure for nature lovers.
From $465.43by Sunny Tour
I use Auckland as my launchpad: islands one day, black-sand surf coast the next, volcanoes in between.