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Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters

24 Reviews

#5 of 10 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Whakatane

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Closes in 29 min: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

96 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand

Open today: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters
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5.0 24 reviews

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Jan 28, 2018

“An awesome trip”

Mar 1, 2017

“Fantastic boat trip”

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Diveworks Dolphin and Seal Encounters is based in Whakatane, New Zealand. Swimming with dolphins and friendly seals is one of the most enjoyable nature experiences available in the region. Many travellers have called us "there best New Zealand...more

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Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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96 The Strand, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand

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Haydn V

Reviewed January 28, 2018 via mobile

An awesome trip

We did the swimming with seals and dolphins trip. It was really, really awesome. Phil (and Carly} knew their stuff, the seals were sooo cute and we all loved the location and the snorkeling. We felt that Phil and Carly balanced keeping us safe and...More

Date of experience: January 2018

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Rick S

Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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Reviewed March 1, 2017

Fantastic boat trip

We enjoyed a brilliant half day trip and were rewarded with swimming with dolphins and seals. It was a great experience to get so close to them and is a trip we shall always remember.

Date of experience: February 2017

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flowerpower909

France

Reviewed January 12, 2017

AMAZING!!! A must do!

Where do I start. I think it started when I phoned the office and spoke to a the Lovely Lady Steph from memory...We really wanted to see the Dolphins although she couldn't promise it she delivered it! A dream come true for our family. Seeing...More

Date of experience: January 2017

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tam872

Ottawa, Canada

Reviewed January 5, 2017

seals were good, that's all

We paid $700 for our family to go out on a seal and dolphin encounter tour. It was a significant part of our entertainment budget for our trip to NZ. There had been a lot of wind lately so were told to call a couple...More

Date of experience: January 2017

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Skwonsee

Hamilton, New Zealand

6218

Reviewed January 1, 2017 via mobile

Superb half day fishing

We did a half day fishing with Diveworks, having done the seal encounter and Whale Island nature walk a couple of years ago. It was absolutely superb. Relative novices but Phil, the skipper, talked us through everything. We caught a good few fish and took...More

Date of experience: January 2017

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LauraH8582

Reviewed December 22, 2016 via mobile

Best thing, I did so far in my life! A must-do!!!

I can absolutely appreciate this tour. It is just such an awesome experience! The best thing I did so far in my life! I will never forget the feeling when you are touching a seal or when a dolphin is swimming under you. Such a...More

Date of experience: December 2016

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pommiesal

Napier, New Zealand

Reviewed February 3, 2016 via mobile

Fantastic!

We are a family group with four adults and two children (2&4yrs). We had such a fantastic time, thanks so much. Swimming with the friendly seals was just great and amazingly both of our children were able to get in the water and swim with...More

Date of experience: February 2016

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Cairnsfam

Whakatane, New Zealand

Reviewed February 28, 2015

An unforgettable day!

What an amazing day we had! Phil, Steph and Ari Were fantastic to deal with. Right from the start of the morning getting kitted out in our wetsuits and fins, through to when we disembarked the boat at the end of the trip they were...More

Date of experience: March 2015

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Lidie86

Reviewed February 18, 2015

Great experience

This is the best activity we've done in NZ. Worth the money. Swimming with seals is awesome. But the dolphins is something else. After some searching we found a big pod. Watching them from the boat is beautiful. But hanging on to a roap while...More

Date of experience: February 2015

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Jill G

Reviewed February 16, 2015 via mobile

Don't miss it!

I had a fantastic experience with this company. Swimming with seals and dolphins is wonderful, awesome. But what sets this company apart is the ultra-friendly and helpful staff and clear devotion to protecting and preserving the marine environment. Great people, great tour, well worth the...More

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