The 5 Best Swim with Dolphins in North Island, New Zealand

April 13, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

Discover the best top things to do in North Island, New Zealand including Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters, Orca Wild Adventures, Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours, Dolphin Seafaris, Everything New Zealand.
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1. Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters

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Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters

Watch or swim with dolphins and friendly seals in the warm Bay of Plenty waters, near White Island in Whakatane, in New Zealand. Diveworks Charters has been in operation since 1997 and is a genuine family affair. Phil designed and purpose-built the 10m Diveworks boat so it easily handles the sea and is great for divers and snorkelers! During summer, Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters provides the opportunity to swim, view and enjoy dolphins that have come into the Bay of Plenty to feed and breed. Sightings of baby dolphin are incredible and swimming with the friendly Kekeno seals as they swim at Whale Island (Moutohora). - approx 4 hour tour - usually morning tours. Diveworks Charters other boat tours include: Whale Island Guided Walks, Fishing Trips and Diving at White Island. “Over 35,000 people have been on Diveworks - our tour parties are small and with every trip you will feel like one of the family.”

2. Orca Wild Adventures

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5.0 based on 175 reviews

Orca Wild Adventures

Tauranga company that takes people out to swim with wild dolphins, as well as showing you any other marine life we can find. We supply everything even lunch and a guided snorkel at a local island. Amazing day with the best crew in the bay by far.

3. Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours

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4.5 based on 1,953 reviews

Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours

Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands offers Northland’s most comprehensive range cruises and tours. The Fullers name has been synonymous with cruises in the Bay of Islands since 1886. Today the passionate and knowledgeable local team are proud to showcase the wonders of the region including cruises to the famous “Hole in the Rock”, dolphin watching and Island Adventure cruises plus day tours to the Hokianga, Kerikeri, Russell and Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach.

4. Dolphin Seafaris

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4.5 based on 338 reviews

Dolphin Seafaris

Watch & Swim with wild dolphins in the crystal clear waters of the Bay of Plenty. Get closer to dolphins, orca, whales and seals on board our comfortable purpose built 50ft power Cat ' Guardian'. Trips depart daily from Tauranga. Our expert crew of Wildlife Guides will ensure your trip with us is a great experience for your visit to our region. We supply all gear; wetsuits, masks and snorkels, give a briefing to our swimmers, and also include hot drinks, juice, fresh fruit and morning tea in our prices which are the best around by far. See huge pods of Common Dolphins closer than you will see anywhere playing and just doing what comes natural as you meet them eye to eye in the clear Pacific Ocean. We can happen upon Orca, whales (seasonal), seals, seabirds, penguins and offshore nature reserve islands, it's an awesome day out. Join us at Dolphin Seafaris for a first class, comfortable cruise!

5. Everything New Zealand

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Everything New Zealand

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