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Whale Watching Cruise Kaikoura

Head out on a whale watching adventure at NZ's premier whale destination - Kaikoura - with one of the country's best whale watching tour companies.
Whale Watching Cruise Kaikoura

Highlights

  • 3.5 hour round trip

  • 3 Departures daily

  • Comfortable, air-conditioned vessel

  • View Sperm Whales & other marine life

  • Sea Blue, Fin, Sei, Humpback, Minke, Pilot, Orca

  • One of the country's best whale watching tour companies

More info

Note

Captains Cabin can only seat a maximum of 12 passengers

Inclusions

  • Air conditioned vessel with comfortable seating and large plasma screens for marine wildlife animations
  • Whale Watch coach transfer to harbor
  • Viewing of Giant Sperm Whales
  • Opportunity to see other marine mammals such as Blue, Fin, Sei, Humpback, Minke, Pilot, Orca and Southern Right Whales, Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Elephant Seals and Leopard Seals

Exclusions

  • We do not offer food or refreshments onboard, however, please feel free to bring a light snack or cold drinks along with you which can be purchased at the Flukes Cafe. A water fountain is available onboard

Highlights

  • Each tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. The Giant Sperm Whale is the star of the show and is resident in the area all year round. In addition to the Sperm Whale, a number of different species of whale have been sighted off our coastline, including Blues, Humpbacks, Rights and Orca. As well as sighting whales, a typical trip will cruise by colonies of New Zealand Fur Seals and perhaps take in groups of dolphins. In addition to the marine mammals, Kaikoura has a wide variety of off-shore birds. These include Albatross, Shearwaters, Petrels, Gulls, Penguins and Gannets

Time

  • All year: 7.15am, 10.00am, 10:30am, 12.45pm
  • Please select your preferred departure time upon booking
  • More tours may be available during the peak season. If the time you have selected is not available, the nearest time will be allocated for you

Duration

  • The actual time on the water is up to 2.5 hours. Including check-in time and transfer by bus, you should allow 3.5 hours in total

Departure Location

  • Our reservations office is located at the Whaleway Station, Kaikoura. This is the check-in point
  • Please click here to view the road status and travel time information

Additional Information

  • There is a 95% sighting rate, in the event that your tour does not see a whale, we will refund 85% of your fare
  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Children under the age of 3 will not be able to participate in this activity
  • Please note each tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. The Giant Sperm Whale is the star of the show and is resident in the area all year round. In addition to the Sperm Whale, a number of different species of whale have been sighted off our coastline, including Blues, Humpbacks, Rights and Orca. As well as sighting whales, a typical trip will cruise by colonies of New Zealand Fur Seals and perhaps take in groups of dolphins, depending on the season. In addition to the marine mammals, Kaikoura has a wide variety of off-shore birds. These include Albatross, Shearwaters, Petrels, Gulls, Penguins and Gannets
  • Your safety and comfort are of paramount importance to us. If the conditions are not suitable, we will cancel the tour. Passengers, who are travelling to join us on the day of their tour, are advised to telephone the free phone number for a conditions update (available on your tour voucher)

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Upon completion of your booking, you will need to phone the operator to advise of your preferred trip time

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Location

From

$153.41

AUD

Age Groups

Toddlers (1-2)
Preschool (3-5)
Primary school (6-8)
Middle school (9-11)
Young teens (12-14)
Teens (15-17)
Students (18+)

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