Page 17 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

bay of islands dolphin discovery cruise approximate duration 4 hours bay of islands bi1-k bay of islands by private vehicle car class approximate duration see below bi1-la notes this tour provides a cruise only and participants are not given the opportunity to swim with the dolphins every effort will be made to sight marine wildlife however it cannot be guaranteed to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions and a hat and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water the bay of islands boast an extensive variety of wildlife the most famous of which are the common and bottlenose dolphins discover the spectacular scenery of the bay of islands maritime park and encounter the magnificent wildlife found in this historic area your dolphin discovery cruise departing the pier cruise amongst the many islands located within the bay of islands your cruise has a flexible route which means each trip is spontaneous and unique and throughout the morning the boat s skipper will be in search of the many dolphins which call this area home the semi-resident brydes whale may periodically be seen year round whilst the new zealand fur seal and striped marlin are seasonal visitors during the cruise you will travel through the hole in the rock sea conditions permitting here you will enter the cathedral cave and view the cape brett lighthouse and basalt lava flows forming the black rocks throughout this tour full commentary will be given on places of historical and geological interest and the knowledgeable guides will enthusiastically inform you on various aspects relating to conservation and the environment photo opportunities with an abundance of natural islands and secluded beaches the bay of islands scenery is nothing short of spectacular and can be captured on film while cruising through the area the beautiful colouration graceful movements and playfulness of the dolphins around the boat will also provide you with endearing photo opportunities a private vehicle is the perfect solution for passengers who wish to tour privately or who want the flexibility of designing their own itinerary all private vehicle bookings are nonrefundable actual vehicle type may vary depending on final number of passengers and availability visiting more than one site often requires a full day vehicles are air-conditioned and are provided with a driver/guide entrance fees we suggest you use local currency for entrance fees meals gratuities and refreshments private vehicle bookings do not include what you should know vehicles with an english-speaking driver/guide are offered on a half-day four hours or full-day 8 hours basis no deviations to duration departure or return time can be made this is a private arrangement those accompanying you are the family or friends with whom you agree to share costs we do not match groups of passengers to form a private group for the vehicle vehicles are of extremely limited availability reserve early these tours are ordered per vehicle one person in your party places the order for the vehicle the entire cost of the vehicle is charged to that person s shipboard account and cannot be divided among the party once onboard you will receive a letter requesting details about your travel plans please complete this information and return it to the tour office as soon as possible bi1-la1 half day with driver/guide 4 hours one to three 1-3 passengers maximum aud$379.00 per vehicle bi1-la2 full day with driver/guide 8 hours one to three 1-3 passengers maximum aud$579.00 per vehicle please be sure to request this tour by indicating the number of vehicles you wish to have not the number of passengers bay of islands 30 31 bay of islands

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