Swimming with Dolphins, Things to do in Tauranga and Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Dolphin Blue

Get up and close with New Zealand marine life

Create unforgettable memories with Dolphin Blue and get up and close with a variety of New Zealand marine life. The team at Dolphin Blue will take you on an adventure to discover dolphins, whales, fur seals and more. Great day out!

An exclusive Experience

Private charter with Dolphin Blue

A private experience means you can enjoy a trip that is exclusively yours, tell us what you want and we make every effort for that to happen. We can tailor the day to suit your needs; dolphin watching or snorkeling. It’s your day – enjoy it! Get in touch today! Prices for daily hire are available on request

An Awesome Day Out!

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" Thank you for providing us with such an awesome day out...Your knowledge of the wildlife was amazing, obviously you have a real passion for it. As we happened to be in a very small group we felt that we were looked after especially well...We are looking forward to coming back again next year! " Read more guest reviews Book your trip today!

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Marine Adventures

Experience a marine adventure like no other with Dolphin Blue. Swim with dolphins, observe fur seals explore the Bay of Plenty, all aboard the comfort of the Commander 1.

Private Charters

Enjoy an exclusive trip with Dolphin Blue with our private charter. We can tailor a trip to suit your needs on board our luxury vessel. Discover the Bay of Plenty with Dolphin Blue!

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Enjoy the comfort of the Commander 1 during your dolphin tour or hire a private charter for your own exclusive adventure in the Bay of Plenty.

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Seeing is believing! Have a look at our image gallery to see pictures from our tours and adventures.

Dolphin Blue season 11 December 2023 - 3rd March 2024 and will reopen again 2nd December 2024.

Dolphin Blue offers you dolphin watching tours departing from Tauranga

Dolphin Day Trip:

Spend a day with us aboard Commander 1 locating, watching and swimming with dolphins. Also observing other marine life. We also offer other en-route activities- snorkelling, swimming or relaxing onboard. Click here to check out our latest video.

Passenger numbers are limited to 15. This ensures your interaction with dolphins and other marine life is greatly enhanced.
If you choose to get into the water to swim with dolphins you will be supplied with wetsuits, snorkelling equipment and will have the full support of our experienced crew.
Morning tea and beverages provided. Please remember to bring your lunch.

The Bay of Plenty is not only home to dolphins but has an abundance of marine and bird life such as whales, seals, sunfish, seabirds and New Zealand's own blue penguins, so there is never a shortage of things to see on a trip out of the Tauranga harbour!