Boat Tauranga 6 options
Tauranga dolphin cruise: Half-day, marine biologist, 360° viewsFive hours watching wild dolphins from an 18-metre vessel with 360-degree open deck, live marine biologist commentary.Every day · 10:00 · All ages★ 4.68 (106)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Tauranga Harbour cruise: Mount Maunganui & Port of TaurangaCruise Tauranga Harbour aboard the KEWPIE for 90 minutes, passing Mount Maunganui, the Statue of Tangaroa and New Zealand's largest port.Every day · 10:30, 12:15 and 14:00★ 4.66 (53)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 50per person
Rotorua day trip: Redwood walk, geysers & Maori cultureDay trip from Tauranga port to Rotorua with guided canopy treewalk through Californian Redwoods, thermal pools at Whakarewarewa.Every day · 09:00 · All ages★ 4.75 (8)6h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 345per person
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise Tauranga: Marine EncountersHalf-day cruise from Tauranga on an 18-metre vessel with dolphins, seals, penguins, whales and seasonal wildlife. Enclosed seating below.Every day · 10:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (6)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Tauranga Scenic Cruise: Mount Maunganui and Matakana IslandCruise Tauranga Harbour for two hours past Mount Maunganui, Matakana Island and working port, with live guide commentary on Maori legends and local history.Sun · 14:30 and 15:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (3)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 55per person
Tauranga Dolphin & Whale Watching Marine CruiseHalf-day marine wildlife cruise from Tauranga on an 18-meter vessel with 360° views, dolphins, whales, seals, penguins and seasonal wildlife.Sun · 14:30 and 15:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (1)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga dolphin cruise: Half-day, marine biologist, 360° viewsOur pick | NZ$ 175 per person | 5h | 4.68★ · 106 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Tauranga Harbour cruise: Mount Maunganui & Port of TaurangaBest value | NZ$ 50 per person | 1h 30m | 4.66★ · 53 | Every day · 10:30, 12:15 and 14:00 | English |
| Rotorua day trip: Redwood walk, geysers & Maori cultureAlso recommended | NZ$ 345 per person | 6h 30m | 4.75★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English |
| Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise Tauranga: Marine Encounters | NZ$ 175 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Tauranga Scenic Cruise: Mount Maunganui and Matakana Island | NZ$ 55 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Sun · 14:30 and 15:30 | English |
| Tauranga Dolphin & Whale Watching Marine Cruise | NZ$ 175 per person | 5h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Sun · 14:30 and 15:30 | English |
Boat Tauranga at a glance
- Our pick: Tauranga dolphin cruise: Half-day, marine biologist, 360° views, NZ$ 175 (5h, 4.68★ · 106).
- Best value: Tauranga Harbour cruise: Mount Maunganui & Port of Tauranga, NZ$ 50 (1h 30m, 4.66★ · 53).
- Also recommended: Rotorua day trip: Redwood walk, geysers & Maori culture, NZ$ 345 (6h 30m, 4.75★ · only 8 reviews).
Real price per person across the 6 options: NZ$ 50–NZ$ 345 (median NZ$ 175). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.