Dolphin And Hole In The Rock Cruises
Seven dolphin cruises, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $88.87 to $131.87.
Prices run from $88.87 to $131.87 per person across the seven cruises compared here, with lengths from a 3-hour Hole in the Rock trip to a 6-hour wildlife cruise. Departure points are in Paihia, and four cruises also leave from Russell. Three cruises name dolphins among the wildlife to look for; sightings depend on weather and sea conditions.
Dolphins And Island Cruise
4 hours 30 minutes · Explore Group New Zealand
from $90 per person Check availability →
Dolphin Cruise, Island Lunch Included
4 hours 30 minutes · Explore Group New Zealand
Includes lunch.
from $121 per person Check availability →
Island Getaway 4.5-Hour Day Cruise
4 hours 30 minutes · Island Getaway LTD
Includes gear.
from $101 per person Check availability →
3-Hour Hole In The Rock Cruise
3 hours · Island Getaway Tours
from $88.87 per person Check availability →
Carino 6-Hour Wildlife Cruise, Lunch
6 hours · Carino Wildlife Cruises
Includes lunch and gear.
from $131.87 per person Check availability →
Eco Cruise, Marine Wildlife Focus
5 hours 30 minutes · Explore Group Limited
from $97.47 per person Check availability →Common Questions
What Do The Cruises Cost?
Prices start at $88.87 per person for the 3-Hour Hole in the Rock Cruise and reach $131.87 for the Carino 6-Hour Wildlife Cruise with lunch. In between, the Dolphins and Island Cruise starts at $90, the Eco Cruise at $97.47, two island cruises at $101, and the Dolphin Cruise with island lunch at $121. All are quoted per person.
How Long Are The Cruises?
The 3-Hour Hole in the Rock Cruise is the shortest at 180 minutes, and the Carino wildlife cruise runs about 6 hours, or 360 minutes. Four cruises run about 4.5 hours (270 minutes): the Dolphins and Island Cruise, the Cruise with 2 Island Stops, the Dolphin Cruise with island lunch, and the Island Getaway. The Eco Cruise sits between them at 5 hours 30 minutes.
What Is Included And What Should You Check?
All seven cruises offer free cancellation, three include gear, and lunch is included on the Dolphin Cruise and the Carino wildlife cruise. Pickup is not included on the Cruise with 2 Island Stops or the 3-Hour Hole in the Rock Cruise. Swimming with dolphins is not permitted in the Bay of Islands, and weather and sea conditions decide whether each trip sails.
How Do You Choose Between These Cruises?
For a short trip, the 3-hour Hole in the Rock cruise from Paihia is rated 4.9 across 197 reviews, while the Carino cruise, rated 4.9 from 52 reviews, caps groups at 20 and includes lunch. The Cruise with 2 Island Stops rates 4.8 from 1,217 reviews and suits island time, and the Eco Cruise, which also names dolphins, takes up to 100 passengers. If you are staying in Russell, four cruises leave directly from there.
Compare The Seven Dolphin Cruises Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise with 2 Island Stops | 4 hours 30 minutes | $101 per person | ★ 4.8 (1,217) | No lunch |
| Dolphins and Island Cruise | 4 hours 30 minutes | $90 per person | ★ 4.6 (902) | No lunch |
| Dolphin Cruise, Island Lunch Included | 4 hours 30 minutes | $121 per person | ★ 4.7 (302) | Included |
| Island Getaway 4.5-Hour Day Cruise | 4 hours 30 minutes | $101 per person | ★ 4.8 (300) | No lunch |
| 3-Hour Hole in the Rock Cruise | 3 hours | $88.87 per person | ★ 4.9 (197) | No lunch |
| Carino 6-Hour Wildlife Cruise, Lunch | 6 hours | $131.87 per person | ★ 4.9 (52) | Included |
| Eco Cruise, Marine Wildlife Focus | 5 hours 30 minutes | $97.47 per person | No reviews on this one yet | No lunch |
