Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour | 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

88 Reviews | Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Portobello Departure
2 Adults x $99.22
$198.44
Approx Total
$198.44
Starting point:
837 Portobello Road, Portobello, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand
Port Chalmers Departure
2 Adults x $99.22
$198.44
Approx Total
$198.44
Port Chalmers pick up
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: From Port Chalmers. If youd like more time on the vessel this can be arranged on the day for no extra cost.
Port Chalmers, Taiaroa Head
Boat
Starting point:
39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers 9023, New Zealand

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, French, Spanish
  • Binoculars and jackets
  • Wildlife information sheets
  • Restroom on board
  • Snacks

Overview

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more. Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat. Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration. -Full professional amplified commentary -Quality binoculars provided. -Bathroom onboard, heated cabin -Learn about historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks. -See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay. -Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lions, sea birds, marine mammals and more as we cruise past roosting, breeding and feeding areas. -See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations. -Cruise around Taiaroa Head, Nature reserve.

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Itinerary

  • Otago Peninsula

    Scenery, wildlife, shipwrecks, ocean birds, albatross, seals and more.

    2 hours

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    Albatross, seal, sea birds and much more, by boat.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We depart a 5-10 minute easy walk, from cruise ship terminal building, Port Chalmers.
  • We do not offer transport from Cruise building. Passengers need to make their own way, a flat easy 5-10 minute walk.
  • Not recommended for travelers with signifigant mobility problems (must be able to step down into vessel, 300mm)

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

88 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 3 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 83 reviews with 5 stars

Rachel was great, very...

Published on Feb, 2025

Rachel was great, very informative and her passion was the wildlife was infectious. Seeing albatross close up in flight was brilliant. Thanks

Great trip! Highly recommend!!

Published on Feb, 2025

This is a great trip!! Rachel worked hard to find the sea life and birds that we wanted to see and we were not disappointed!!! She was in contact with me even before the trip, helping me with directions and missing tickets.

Great boat ride!

Published on Feb, 2025

Rachel did it all: piloted the boat, deckhand, and narrator! She shared her wildlife knowledge and answered all our questions.

Wildlife Cruise

Published on Feb, 2025

Great way to see wildlife in the area. Rachel was able to spot birds from a long distance and take us very close to them. She is very knowledgeable about all the animals and the area around Port Chalmers

Great trip

Published on Feb, 2025

Had a really lovely time. 9 on our boat, plus skipper. We were offered an almost continuous commentary full of wildlife information and history of Dunedin. Saw several different albatross, shags, sealing, beautiful seals and pups. Really recommend this trip. Life jackets and good binoculars provided. Inside and outside seating available

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