Auckland Dolphin och Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise
Beskrivning
Leta efter valar, delfiner och sjöfåglar i det orörda vattnet i Hauraki-bukten, bara en kort båttur från Aucklands stad Viaduct Harbour. Lär dig av experter ombord som arbetar för att skydda dessa dyrbara varelser och deras ömtåliga hem. Som ett aktivt forskningsfartyg för marina däggdjur bidrar varje passagerare till viktiga bevarandeinsatser, bara genom att komma ombord. En dollar från varje köpt biljett går till Hauraki Gulf Guardians fond som stöder organisationer och program som syftar till att förnya Hauraki-bukten och säkerställa dess framtid.
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Vad som ingår
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Rekommenderas ej för gravida resenärer
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Rekommenderas att klä sig i varma lager och väderbeständig utrustning som väder kan vara oförutsägbar
- Rekommenderas att ta med solhatt (med hakband för att säkra det), solskyddsmedel, solglasögon, kamera, kikare och plattsågade skor
- VIKTIGT: Incheckningen stängs 15 minuter före angiven avgångstid. De sena passagerare riskerar att förlora sina tilldelade platser.
- Om rörelsehinder och en rullstol krävs, kontakta operatören direkt för att diskutera kraven
- Barnbiljett måste köpas för eventuella spädbarn som reser.
Recensioner(1,884)
An excellent and informative experience. Unique every time and unforgettable memories. And it supports ongoing research into the marine ecosystem it gives us a chance to witness up close. It's a win for everyone.
Crew are super friendly and the experience is incredible, well worth every penny spent on this and will also be back in summer too ! Keep up the great work guys it was an absolute pleasure
Kia Ora, Thank you for your lovely review! It’s great to hear the crew left such a lasting impression, and we really look forward to welcoming you back onboard again soon! Many Thanks, Madeline and the AWADS Team
Incredible experience, crew were excellent, perfect sunny day and I had fun watching the gentle giants 🐋🐬
Kia Ora, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear the crew made such a great impression and that the weather was also on your side for the day. Many Thanks, Madeline and the AWADS Team
This was a fantastic experience. The crew was first class. We saw a whale and dolphins and a range of birds.
We had a tour scheduled for Easter Monday, which we confirmed prior with the operator that they would be operating. We arrived 1/2 hr prior to tour time, as did 3 other groups of people, and we waited and waited. Finally, after the tour was supposed to start, we all started gathering and discussing. The weather appeared to be fine, but we did hear of another operator who was cancelling due to expected bad weather. One of the guests tried calling the number on the boat with no answer. Someone else happened to pull up the website and found that they had cancelled Easter and Easter Monday sailings the day before, but not any of us had been notified by email. About 45 minutes after the scheduled start, a person from the nearby Maritime museum came over and talked to one group, telling them that the tour had been cancelled. Still no word from the operator directly, and no way of knowing if we would get our money refunded. We had so looked forward to this tour and were extremely disappointed. We did subsequently get our money refunded, but we ended up wasting over 1/2 day of our short window in Auckland. I'm guessing the tour would have been great, but surely they could do better about notifying guests who have paid money when they need to cancel.
Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and would really appreciate the opportunity to look into this further. If you’re able to, please reach out to bookings@awads.co.nz with your booking details so we can investigate. Many Thanks, Madeline and the AWADS Team
This was a great experience. Auckland's harbor is beautiful. We did not see whales but saw many dolphins. The spotters/guides were very good, very knowledgeable.
Kia Ora Kathie, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear the crew made such a lasting impression, and we hope you picked up some new and interesting information during your time onboard with us! Many Thanks, Madeline
If you’re wondering whether you should do this tour, you should. It’s incredible. The crew is amazing and seeing the marine mammals in person and in their natural habitat is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I went with my mom in May and we had such a great tour with Cayla, Toni, John, and Graham. We spotted at least three, possibly four different whales and dozens of dolphins and learned so much about how the whales and birds rely on dolphins to round up fish for food. To learn it and then see it in action was an unforgettable experience. I truly admire the work this tour does for marine science, public education, and running a unique NZ experience. Thanks to the whole crew!
Kia Ora Erika_E, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review and kind words! We’re so pleased to hear the crew made such a positive impact on your day with us and that you enjoyed seeing the marine life interactions in action. Thank you for joining us onboard! Many Thanks, Madeline and the AWADS Team
Excellent experience! Highly recommended. It was very informative. We were able to see numerous dolphins, orcas (very rare as per the guides) , penguins and lots of birds. Make sure you dress warm as it does get chilly in the boat. The tour was well organized. The team members are all marine scientists and are able to give us good information and answer all questions.
Kia Ora, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear you had such an informative experience with us, and it sounds like you had some fantastic marine life sightings onboard. We really appreciate your recommendation! Many Thanks, Madeline and the AWADS Team
Avoid this company if you value your time and money. After they cancelled the tour 4x while I was in Auckland, the refund process has been a nightmare. While there was an initial administrative update needed regarding my credit card, I provided official documentation from my bank weeks ago to resolve it. Since then, they have repeatedly stalled, cited 'technical issues,' and are now asking for even more redundant bank documentation that was never mentioned before. It has been weeks of back-and-forth and I am still waiting for my money. This is an extreme lack of professionalism and poor customer service. I am now forced to file a formal dispute with my bank to get my funds back. Be very careful booking here if you expect a smooth refund for cancelled services.
Kia Ora Joao, Thank you for your feedback. We hear that this situation has been frustrating and appreciate the opportunity to respond. After your booking was cancelled, we attempted to process the refund; however, due to an administrative issue with your card, our Finance team needed to obtain alternative bank account information and supporting documentation in order to securely transfer the funds. As the refund was over a set amount, additional proof of the nominated bank account was required as part of our financial security procedures. We acknowledge this requirement should have been communicated more clearly earlier in the process and apologise for any frustration caused. You’re welcome to contact our team at bookings@awads.co.nz at any time regarding this, and we’ll be happy to help and follow up with you directly. Many Thanks, Madeline and the AWADS Team
This was great. Passionate crew who clearly loved their job and were respectful toward the wildlife. We saw dolphins and whales. Would recommend.
Kia Ora, Thank you for your lovely words! It’s great to hear that the crew’s passion really stood out to you, they really are extremely passionate about what they do. We really appreciate your recommendation! Many Thanks, Madeline and the AWADS Team
