11:45 Boarding to Cruise at Paihia Wharf.

12:00 Scenic cruise through the picturesque Bay of Islands while searching for dolphins with full commentary from our knowledgeable local skippers.

Viewing marine mammals (dolphins, whales or orcas).

16:00 Arrive Paihia Wharf.

** If time permits, you will also visit Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island afterwards and if you wish you can extend your time on the island and return on one of the later ferries – at no extra cost.

Please note: As of the 1st July 2019, due to Department of Conservation regulations, swimming with bottlenose dolphins is not permitted in the Bay of Islands.

• Mask, snorkel, fins and a wetsuit provided for swimming if conditions permit.
• Ferry ticket from Otehei Bay to Paihia.

• Food and Beverages (unless specified).
• Own expense.

• Please wear casual or flat shoes or beach shoes.
• Please bring your swimsuit, towel, bottled water, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Please arrive the meeting point 15 minutes before departure time.
• Customers please arrive the pick-up point by themselves, no refund due to late arrival or no show.
• If you don't spot any marine mammals you will be given a voucher to come on board again for free until you do.
• Once we find a pod of dolphins, Department of Conservation regulations will determine whether a swim is possible.
• Swimming is optional however you need to be 8 years and over and a confident swimmer in the open water.

• Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
• Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply;
• Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 2 days of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days or ‘No Shows’, no refund will be issued.
• A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.