Emily, owner of Bay Explorer, has a lifelong passion for the ocean. She loves sharing Tauranga and Bay of Plenty marine wildlife with both locals and tourists. Emily takes guests on Tauranga dolphin tours and Bay of Plenty wildlife cruises. Visitors enjoy eco-friendly adventures with dolphins swimming up close, often right beneath the boat. Guests also see seals, seabirds, and other marine life. Additionally, Emily runs private charters for corporate events, birthday parties, or special groups. Each trip is educational, memorable, and safe.
Emily studied Marine Biology in Tauranga and gained hands-on experience across New Zealand. As a result, she has observed dolphins, orca, Humpback whales, Southern Right Whales, seals, sharks, sunfish, and seabirds. This gives her deep knowledge of marine ecosystems and wildlife behaviour.
“I love seeing people’s excitement when we encounter dolphins or orca. That wonder never gets old, and it’s why we do what we do at Bay Explorer.”
Emily Dee
Since returning home to take the helm at Bay Explorer, Emily has focused on creating responsible and sustainable marine wildlife experiences. Guests can enjoy scenic harbour cruises in Tauranga Harbour, eco-friendly wildlife tours, and trips to Matakana Island. Each tour is educational, safe, and unforgettable. Her private charters are popular for corporate events, birthday parties, and special groups. They provide a flexible, personalised way to enjoy Tauranga dolphin encounters and up-close wildlife sightings.
With her experience and passion, Emily has introduced thousands of visitors to New Zealand’s marine environment. She fosters awareness, respect, and conservation of marine wildlife. Emily also works alongside Kewpie Cruises in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. This iconic tour business runs daily scenic harbour cruises and Matakana Island trips. Together, they are some of the most-loved Tauranga tourist activities.
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Since returning home to take the helm at Bay Explorer, Emily has focused on creating responsible and sustainable marine wildlife experiences. Guests can explore scenic harbour cruises in Tauranga Harbour, eco-friendly wildlife tours, and trips to Matakana Island, all designed to be educational, safe, and unforgettable. Her private charters remain a popular choice for corporate events, birthday parties, and special group experiences, offering a flexible and personalised way to enjoy Tauranga dolphin encounters and up-close wildlife sightings.
Over the years, Emily has introduced thousands of visitors to New Zealand’s marine environment, fostering awareness, respect, and conservation of marine wildlife. She also works alongside Kewpie Cruises in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, an iconic tour business running daily scenic harbour cruises and Matakana Island trips, making it one of the area’s most-loved Tauranga tourist activities
With her experience and passion, Emily has introduced thousands of visitors to New Zealand’s marine environment. Her mission is to foster awareness, respect, and conservation of marine wildlife, providing unforgettable wildlife experiences for families, friends, and corporate groups alike.
BAY EXPLORER also operates alongside KEWPIE CRUISES www.kewpiecruises.co.nz in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. It's an icon tour business in Tauranga now, taking passengers daily on scenic harbour cruises in Tauranga harbour and to Matakana Island.
“Its now part of the local pride in the area, the best of Tauranga tourist activities”. An ideal option if you are limited for time and looking for activities in Mt Maunganui.
Bay Explorer
Bay Explorer are local boat tour specialists who are passionate about all our region has to offer. We are proudly Kiwi owned and operated, with plenty of experience running day trips from Tauranga.
Departure Point
Corner of Wharf Street & The Strand
Tauranga
New Zealand 3110