Island hopping · WILDLIFE

Top 4 Island Wildlife Trips in the World

4 tours  ·  from $55 a head

The 4 best island wildlife trips you can book today, with the per-head price, how long the day runs and how many landings you get. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Pula: Brijuni Islands Dolphin Watching & Wildlife Cruise - Searching for dolphins off Brijuni
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Pula: Brijuni Islands Dolphin Watching & Wildlife Cruise

1.Pula: Brijuni Islands Dolphin Watching & Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 434 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Our pick

Sail from Pula along the coast toward Fažana and Brijuni National Park, using onboard binoculars to search for dolphins. Your guide explains the route and wildlife while white wine, water, and soft drinks flow. Add a meal through the manager, then watch the sunset from the boat.

“Very nice excursion, even had a bonus excursion to an island for no extra cost!”

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Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise - The wildlife sanctuary island stop
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Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise

2.Island Hopper Day Cruise – sailing to wildlife sanctuary island – 6 hr cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 301 reviews · from $139Top rated

Spend six hours with Barefoot Sailing Adventures exploring the Bay of Islands from Paihia. Luke and his crew guide a small catamaran among the islands, with time for snorkeling, paddleboarding, swimming, lunch, and a bush walk on a wildlife sanctuary island.

“Highly recommend this sailing excursion! We were excited to explore the Bay of Islands, and this trip exceeded our expectations. Luke and his crew were knowledgeable, professional, and a lot of fun. We enjoyed learning how to sail, and Read more”

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Bay of Islands: Catamaran Sail, Wildlife Island & Lunch - Wildlife sightings without a forced schedule
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Bay of Islands: Catamaran Sail, Wildlife Island & Lunch

3.Bay of Islands: Catamaran Sail, Wildlife Island & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 6 hours · from $134

Join Barefoot Sailing Adventures in Paihia for six hours aboard a comfortable catamaran with guides such as Luke and Sarah. Sail among the Bay of Islands, help at the tiller, then spend two hours on a wildlife sanctuary island with lunch, swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and short bush walks.

“Fabulous day sailing and cruising the Bay of Isles - Sarah & Michelle were great and gave us so much good information about the area.”

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Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands - Roberton Island and its lookout walk
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Day Cruise & Island Tour – Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands

4.Day Cruise & Island Tour – Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $89

Cruise from Paihia through the Bay of Islands with a small group of up to 22 people. Stop at Roberton Island and a second island chosen for the weather, then hike, swim, snorkel, or paddleboard. Guides such as Zac, Nicola, and Cass share local history and help with the water activities.

“Was an amazing trip, saw some incredible views. Snorkeling was a blast saw some cool marine life Shark, Octopus, Sting ray. Zack was an awesome tour guide, definitely would recommend especially for cruise passengers.”

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