Paihia is the main tourist town in the beautiful Bay of Islands. With 144 islands and bays, the Bay of Islands is one of the best martime parks in New Zealand.
The Fullers name has been synonymous with the Bay of Islands for over 20 years and over the past 10 years has earned a reputation as the leading provider of dolphin watching and eco tours, with high quality cruise and coaching experiences around the Bay of Islands and to Cape Reinga.
All Fullers cruises are officially licensed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation to actively seek pods of dolphins for viewing and swimming experiences. Not all cruise operators are licensed to seek dolphins.
We are committed to the conservation and well being of our local dolphins, whales and other marine life. A portion of every ticket goes towards dolphin research in the Bay of Islands.
Board "Dolphin Seeker" to experience the thrill of seeing dolphins in the wild while cruising the beautiful Bay Of Islands. Designed for nature lovers, this adventure begins when you step onboard our luxury "Dolphin Seeker" catamaran. After cast-off we take a short cruise across the bay to pick up passengers from historic Russell, before heading out in to the clear waters of the beautiful Bay of Islands. find out more about the Hole in The Rock Cruise
Take a Super Cruise in the Bay and swim with the dolphins
See these delightful, curious creatures race alongside and show off their aerobatic skill! Bottlenose and common dolphins are spectacular performers and they love human company. We also often see other marine life such as seals, orcas, whales and penguins. Find out more about swimming with the dolphins
Travel from Paihia to historic Russell and enjoy the magnificent surroundings such as Pompallier, Christ's Church, Maritime Park Visitor Centre, Flag Staff Hill.
Russell also offers mini tours that are available for those who wish to take in all that Russell has to offer. Enjoy lunch or dinner at any of Russell's restaurants and cafes to enjoy the cuisine.
All Kings' cruises to the Hole in the Rock pick up from Russell and drop off passengers who wish to visit Russell. Passengers can catch a Red Ferry back to Paihia after their visit to Russell or a ferry service to the Waitangi wharf is available for a minimum of 8 passengers.
Season:
High Season: 8.30am - late
Low Season: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Duration:
Approx 5 minutes (approximate only and may vary due to weather and sea conditions).
Reporting Time:
5 minutes prior to departure.
Departure Points:
Paihia: The Maritime Building, waterfront
Russell: The wharf, waterfront