Overview

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Experience the magic of swimming with dolphins in their natural environment.

The Bay of Islands has the warment waters in New Zealand, and we are blessed with the presence of dolphins all year round.

Our Dolphin Eco Encounter lets you interact with the dolphins, and observe their unique nature and personality.

Our purposebuilt intimate vessel gets you closer - with a low viewing deck, water-get engines, underwater microphone, and experienced crew iwth intimate knowledge of dolphin behaviour.

 

Highlights Include:

Dolphin Sighting Guarantee Stable, fast catamaran with excellent viewing Safest vessel operating with jet units not propellers. Toilet on board. Underwater microphone to listen to the dolphins. Exclusive Urupukapuka Island visit.

Department of Conservation approved - a percentage of each fare goes towards dolphin research. Complimentary hot drink and hot freshwater showers at Otehei Bay. Includes use of snorkels, goggles, fins and wetsuit when required.

Price and Departure

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Prices: Adult NZ $86 Child NZ $43
$30 extra to swim with dolphins, payable on board.
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Departures: Paihia 8:00 am & 12:30 pm, Russell 8:10 am & 12:40 pm daily
from 1 November 2008 to 26 April 2009

Durations: 4 hours including island stoppover (conditions permitting)

What to briing: Swimsuit, Towel, Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Camera

Equipment supplied: Snorkel, Goggles, Fins & Wetsuit (as required)

Safety: Stable fast catamaran with excellent viewing and safe water-jet engines that enable you to swim safely alongside the boat

NOTE:

• Prices stated above are in NZ dollars and are valid to purchase and redeem between 5 May and 26 September 2008
• Departures and itineraries are subject to availability and weather conditions
• Children’s fares - 14 years and under
  Infants - 5 years and under. No charge applies when not occupying a seat
  (this excludes Dolphin Adventures where a child fare applies)
• Entry fees and meals are not included except where stated
• Non-smoking on board Fullers vessels or coaches