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Tikapa Moana: Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise
Discover Tikapa Moana - the Hauraki Gulf with us as we cruise through the myriad of islands, spot wildlife and learn about the cultural footprint of Tamaki Makaurau!
Highlights
- Marine mammal viewing including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, and birdlife.
- Marine mammal viewing guarantee - voucher to come again for free if we don’t spot marine mammals during your cruise.
- Hear fascinating stories on the history and origins of land, sea and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki - original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Make your way through this stunning landscape including the volcanic peak of Rangitoto and island sanctuaries Motutapu and Tiritiri Matangi. Hear about the conservation programmes on many of these islands that are regenerating flora and fauna, and reintroducing native species.
Spot the locals! You'll see a variety of marine wildlife in their natural habitat including whales, dolphins, seals, penguins, birdlife and more from our comfortable cruise vessel purpose-built for wildlife viewing.
As part of your cruise, you can discover one of our island destinations with your choice of island stop at Rotoroa Island or Man O' War, Waiheke Island - take the opportunity to stretch your legs, swim in a sheltered bay and discover wine or wildlife. (no Island Stop is available on our 11:30am departure on weekends)
Operating in partnership with Ngāi Tai Te Haerenga, throughout your cruise you will hear the fascinating origins and histories of the land, sea and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki – original inhabitants of Tāmaki Makaurau.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$125.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$125.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$125.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$129.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$510.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$510.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$510.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$510.00
- Adult$170.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$510.00
- Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$145.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$127.00
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
- Adult$127.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$85.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Family$425.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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qingnaq fromChina wrote on 31 July 2023
海豚蓝鲸我们都看到了
整个旅程很棒，船很稳，船长应该经验很丰富的，对海域很熟悉，停船的地方看到很多海豚，还看到蓝鲸，太棒了！据说看到鲸鱼的概率不是很高，我想我们是幸运的，起码船长知道哪块海域是蓝鲸常出现的。
amandaw19 fromNew Zealand wrote on 28 September 2025
Amazing
Rotoroa island was beautiful, the marine life didnt want to be seen so we got a voucher for a free trip. Amazing service and value for money
Rajni fromNew Zealand wrote on 18 February 2025
Dont book - always canceled without any notice
If you want to waste your time and money then go ahead and book this crusie. My booking was cancelled twice without any notice. I had called their office a day earlier to reconfirm if cruise is still on and was informed that cruise will definitely operate. Had booked uber and paid more then $50 to reach the pier only to be told on desk that trip is canceled. I asked the lady at the counter why werent we informed and she advised they in process of contacting customers. This lady is telling me at 08.45 am that they in process to inform customers that trip is canceled. If customers are to inform 24hrs prior fr cancellation why cant cmpany do the same. Had taken day off and wasted money on uber , asked if the cmpny can atleast refund 1 way uber on which cmpny advised they are not obliged as per fine writings on their conditions. Never going to trust this cruise and would highly recommend anyone reading this to never book as if number if traveooers are low 9/10 the cruise will b cancelled and youll be told excuses fr bad weather or swells at sea, while other cruise are running fine. If once cruise is canceled I'd understand but when it happens twice within a week theres something fishy . Just avoid this cruise unless you want to waste your time and money. Its just not worth it. Lady at the counter told me to send email together with uber cost and it shall be refunded but it never happened. Disgrace to New Zealanders and tourists.
Niraj Sheth fromIndia wrote on 01 November 2025
Zero to wine tasting. 100 to the rest
Lovely experience which was totally marred by the wine tasting experience at Man O War. Cruise was punctual. Crew was funny and efficient. We saw a lot of dolphins. Sadly no whales. Also saw pelican feeding frenzy which was also a unique experience. All this was in stark contrast to the experience at Man-O-War!! The lady at the counter asked me to wait at my seat where she would bring me the wine tasting options. She brought the menu. After briefly explaining the options she left me to consider them saying she will return shortly. After a 10 minute wait I went back to her. Showed her the option. Asked a few questions. Informed her that I was given a table for 2 but we were 3 persons. Just then a table for 3 cleared. She said I should wait as she will set that table for me. She didn’t return for 10 min and the table was taken by another group. She didn’t even bring the wine tasters. After 10 min when I went to check she was first nowhere to be seen and later I saw her serve others. I left the tasting room disappointed and frustrated at the waste of time. Fortunately had just enough time to squeeze in a quick lunch at the restaurant next door. Went to tell her that I wasn’t interested in the wine tasting anymore as she took too much time but she wasn’t at the reception and later I saw her attending to others!! It was almost as if she was purposely avoiding me!! What could have been a great experience turned out to be a sour one. Hopefully I’m not crying sour grapes!!! Will rate the experience 3 stars because the rest of the experience was so good and is definitely worth it. But wouldn’t waste my money on Man-O-War again
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joycez5 fromChina wrote on 26 August 2024
hard to say
太随机了，无聊多于兴奋