How popular isDolphin Encounter in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.7K branded searches for Dolphin Encounter in New Zealand which is down 55.6% over the last 11 months. Dolphin Encounter holds 12.2% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand whale and dolphin tours and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Whale Watch Kaikoura63.4%
Akaroa Dolphins13.7%
Dolphin Encounter12.2%
Black Cat Cruises9.3%
Wings Over Whales1.5%
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Which whale and dolphin tours compete with Dolphin Encounter?
Share of Search by month for Whale Watch Kaikoura, Akaroa Dolphins, Dolphin Encounter, Black Cat Cruises. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Whale Watch Kaikoura | Akaroa Dolphins | Dolphin Encounter | Black Cat Cruises | Wings Over Whales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62% | 14% | 14.9% | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.2% | 11.7% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 15.5% | 19.9% | 6.7% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.4% | 13.2% | 17% | 10.7% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.7% | 12.8% | 20.1% | 8.4% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 11.3% | 21.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.4% | 13.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 63% | 14.4% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.3% | 14.7% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.7% | 20% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.4% | 13.7% | 12.2% | 9.3% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 63.4% | 9K | +19.7% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.7% | 1.9K | -20.1% | -6.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.2% | 1.7K | +53.1% | +2.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.3% | 1.3K | +46.7% | +1.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 210 | 0% | -0.2 points |
63.4%
held 1st · 9K estimated branded searches · +19.7% vs prior month · +1.7 points
13.7%
held 2nd · 1.9K estimated branded searches · -20.1% vs prior month · -6.3 points
12.2%
held 3rd · 1.7K estimated branded searches · +53.1% vs prior month · +2.9 points
9.3%
held 4th · 1.3K estimated branded searches · +46.7% vs prior month · +1.9 points
1.5%
held 5th · 210 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.2 points
Compare search popularity between Dolphin Encounter and its closest rivals
- Dolphin Encounter vs Whale Watch Kaikoura: compare search popularity
- Dolphin Encounter vs Akaroa Dolphins: compare search popularity
- Dolphin Encounter vs Black Cat Cruises: compare search popularity
- Dolphin Encounter vs Wings Over Whales: compare search popularity
- Compare Dolphin Encounter with any brand
How has branded search demand for Dolphin Encounter changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dolphin Encounter in New Zealand fell from 3.9K to 1.7K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dolphin Encounter’s estimated Share of Search among whale and dolphin tours in New Zealand decreased from 14.9% to 12.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dolphin Encounter’s estimated Share of Search among whale and dolphin tours in New Zealand peaked at 21.6% in March 2026 and was lowest at 9.3% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dolphin Encounter fell from 2nd to 3rd among whale and dolphin tours in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand whale and dolphin tours in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Dolphin Encounter gained estimated Share of Search among whale and dolphin tours in New Zealand, from 9.3% to 12.2%.
In August 2026, Black Cat Cruises gained estimated Share of Search among whale and dolphin tours in New Zealand, from 7.4% to 9.3%.
In August 2026, Whale Watch Kaikoura gained estimated Share of Search among whale and dolphin tours in New Zealand, from 61.7% to 63.4%.
In August 2026, Akaroa Dolphins lost estimated Share of Search among whale and dolphin tours in New Zealand, from 20% to 13.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wings Over Whales in New Zealand fell 56.3% over 11 measured months, from 480 to 210 in August 2026.
How is Dolphin Encounter measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dolphin Encounter’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
7 branded search terms
- dolphin encounter
- dolphin encounter near me
- dolphin encounter new zealand
- dolphin encounter nz
- dolphin encounter swim with dolphins
- dolphinencounter
- encounter kaikoura
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