Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

From $75.34 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

Select Date and Travelers

You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (15-80) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (4-14) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-3) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Depart from Back Beach,Port C

2 Adults x $75.87

$151.74

Approx Total

$151.74

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: This tour is 1.5 hours long
Depart/return from Back Beach

Depart from Steamer Basin 1

2 Adults x $90.47

$180.94

Approx Total

$180.94

Duration: 2 hours: An extra 30 minute tour of the upper Harbour is included with this option
Depart from Steamer Basin, Dun

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Group tour with a maximum of 20 passengers
Toilets available at departure/drop off points
Restroom on board

Please bring your own drink bottle
Please bring a warm jacket

Overview

Join our group tour of Otago Harbour on our latest vessel, "Adagio" Fast, safe, and comfortable, you will see more of our beautiful harbor with its extensive history and abundant wildlife. Your skipper and guide will give you a commentary along the way, pointing out places of interest and facts about the wildlife you will encounter. The main attraction, of course, is the albatross colony at Taiaroa Head at the entrance to the harbor. Watch as these magnificent birds glide along the cliff faces and swoop down along the waves, sometimes beside the boat. An experience not to be missed.

Meeting points

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End point

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Itinerary

N/A (Pass By)

The jump on point for our Harbour cruise if leaving from Dunedin
N/A

The start point for our Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife cruise. A popular spot for locals to launch their trailer boats. Tour boats leave from here for tours around the harbour

5 minutes
Otago Peninsula (Pass By)

Travel along the harbour with views of the Otago Peninsula
Otago Peninsula (Pass By)

You will see the Otago Peninsula from the unique perspective of being on a boat in the harbour.
Quarantine Island / Kamau Taurua (Pass By)

You will hear of the interesting history of the island, with shipwrecks and wildlife.
Portobello (Pass By)

View this picturesque harbour-side village from the water
N/A

Stop and see the fishing boats and visiting wildlife in Careys Bay

5 minutes
Taiaroa Head

The site of the only mainland breeding colony of the Northern Royal Albatross. See these magnificent birds in full flight, gliding around the cliffs and swooping down over the waves.

20 minutes
N/A (Pass By)

View the Albatross centre and Albatross colony from the water below the cliffs
N/A

Option to finish your tour with a drink or a bite to eat at the historic Careys Bay Hotel, one of the oldest in the country. Fantastic fresh seafood selection along with a great range of local beer and wine and good coffee.

30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guests need to step down into the boat-approximately 20cm

Free Cancellation

April 30100% refund

May 01No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 8 reviews with 5 stars

A must-do

Published on Feb, 2025

Today, my girlfriend and I had a guided tour and got to see a lot of wildlife thanks to Ron. We were taken on a boat trip and had a great time. It was definitely a must-do!

Otago Harbor Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

On time, educational, lots of wildlife. The captain was friendly, kind and helpful. He went above and beyond to be sure we had a great experience.

Spectacular experience.

Published on Feb, 2025

Rob, our adept skipper, guide and wildlife expert managed the trip wonderfully making great decisions to find lots of species.

Went above and beyond to...

Published on Feb, 2025

Went above and beyond to make sure we all saw the amazing wildlife. We saw birds, sea lions and much much more.

Larnach Castle & Harbour Wildlife Cruise

Published on Dec, 2024

This was a great experience. Rob and Sam were great. They were so flexible as we wanted to stay in Dunedin a little longer, so they made it happen. Going out on a boat to visit the castle and then the wildlife cruise was the perfect way get around. So much better than being stuck on a bus. We saw seals and albatross and had brilliant weather.

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