Orca Dolphin

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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 …

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Feb 24, 2024
The best trip we have done extremely good value for money, all day at sea, snorkelling, bbq and more! Couldn’t recommend this enough. The team are very passionate about the wildlife and making it th… Full review by Matt G
Jan 31, 2024
Mark kindly fitted us in at the last minute onto his boat trip when our half day dolphin seafari was cancelled with another firm at the very last minute. Unfortunately we spent 8.5 hrs cruising arou… Full review by Fiona E
Mar 25, 2023
We were out diving next to these guys yesterday, close to the rocks and had our dive flags out. The captain very well knew there was people scuba diving and free diving directly between my boat and t… Full review by Kiara T

Questions & answers

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Is swimming with dolphins possible in late April?
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Hi Indi, sorry for the delayed response but our season finishes at the end of March as we think that it is getting too cold. Regards Mark
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Answer by Mark T · May 7, 2019
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Do you ever see orcas and can you swim with them
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Hi Storm, yes we do see Orca from time to time but our main focus is to swim with dolphins. In New Zealand we are not permitted to swim with Orca. Regards Mark
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Hi there! My little sister is coming over from Aussie in early October and I am wondering what the likelihood of seeing …
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Hi there! My little sister is coming over from Aussie in early October and I am wondering what the likelihood of seeing Orcas at this time of year on the tour is? She is Orca obsessed and I am hoping to fulfill her dream!
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Hi Tarni-Lee, thanks for the enquiry. Unfortunately our season does not start until December as it is still too cold, so we will not be running. Regards Mark
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Answer by Mark T · Oct 1, 2017
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hey Mark! My friends & I would like to know if we ALWAYS swim with the dolphins & the seals! Cheers:)
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We didn't get to swim with dolphins because it was too choppy - but we were lucky enough to swim with seals, which was completely unexpected, so we were very happy anyway. …
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We didn't get to swim with dolphins because it was too choppy - but we were lucky enough to swim with seals, which was completely unexpected, so we were very happy anyway. Great tour - recommended!
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How often do you see Orca?
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Hi Tahnickles, Our core business is to swim people with dolphins. Orca encounters are a bonus and we see them only about once a month. Regards Mark
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Answer by Mark T · Jan 16, 2017
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What should I bring?
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Be sure to bring: a towel, warm clothing for after your swim, sunscreen, snack food, a camera as well as a good fun attitude!
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