Whale Island Tours - Diveworks Charters — Attraction in Bay of Plenty

This is an absolute must do if you are in the Bay of Plenty. Only $160 for adults, this is really good value for money. You swim very close to some very friendly seals, with a snorkel on. Then Phil takes you in search of dolphins which you hold onto a rope while they swim beneath you. I would give this 6 stars if I could. Probably the best activity I've done in NZ (and I've done a skydive, snowboarding etc). Steph is absolutely lovely, I was just a bit gutted she stays on land! On returning you are supplied with hot showers, a towel and even shampoo! Great family company. My only improvement would be you aren't allowed to wear jandals on the boat and I cut my toe a bit on one of the bolts at the front...

Whale island adventure was AMAZING, kids had so much fun and learnt heaps!!! They got to hold a gecko🦎 and see lots of beautiful native birds like the saddle back! What made the trip MAGICAL and very special was the beautiful FAMILY that were our tour guide and also owns the tour boat!! There knowledge of history and there own experience like taking thousands of native trees out on there boat and help planting on the island, was special to hear! They were so awesome with the kids letting them ride up the bow when driving out and back from whale! They only take 12 people or less so you get way better experience!!! I will be back to swim with the dolphins🐬 next summer! Thanks so much Steph...

Weather its Fishing, Diving or swimming with the Seals and Dolphins around Whale Island(Moutohora) (or White) Phil can tailor a trip to suit. I have done multiple trips fishing, and a few swimming with the seals/dolphin watching and have never left disappointed! I Can't recommend Diveworks and Phil and Stephs operation enough! With all their trips its bring your lunch and they supply virtually EVERTHING else. This comes with over 25 years of experience of this area, and...