Monarch Wildlife Cruise

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Child (5-14) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Monarch Wildlife Cruise

2 Adults x $38.52

$77.04

Approx Total

$77.04

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Complimentary wifi
Use of high quality binoculars
Complimentary warm & waterproof jackets

Overview

Hop aboard our sturdy vessel for a one hour Wildlife Cruise, departing from Wellers Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula. You'll travel out through the Otago Harbour to the world's only mainland colony of royal albatross. Have your camera ready as these huge birds soar in from sea, flying past a historic lighthouse as they return to their hillside nests. The skipper will expertly maneuver the boat close to rocky outcrops for great views of the local fur seal population. A short way out to sea and you'll see other albatross and seabird species. Our cruises also frequently spot blue penguins, sea lions and occasionally dolphins! The crew will provide a full commentary during your cruise about the local history, scenery and wildlife spotted along the way. Don't be put off by cool & windy weather. These are often the best conditions for wildlife viewing. Especially when it comes to albatross, they love a brisk southerly wind. Binoculars and warm jackets are provided during your cruise.

Meeting points

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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At the end of the Otago Harbour you'll find a beautiful historic lighthouse and the world's only mainland nesting colony of royal albatross. It's also home to other Southern Ocean wildlife like fur seals, sea lions, cormorants & more!

1 hour
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One hour Wildlife Cruises departing daily from Wellers Rock Wharf.

1 hour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Contact us if you are concerned about mobility or in a wheelchair

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No 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.
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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

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148 reviews

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Showing 1-5 of 123 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent tour had a wonderful scenery.

Published on Feb, 2025

Excellent tour staff were all really helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We saw a number of different birds all of which we were were able to identify through the staff and a couple of seals and a sea loin. Gave us great advise about where go after trip for sea lions on the beach . Thing to know you have to make your own way to where the boat leaves from which is quite a way out of town so you need transport.

Albatross special

Published on Feb, 2025

Seldom comment on activities but this was special if you want to see albatrosses close up in action. Simply stunning boat captain excellent with commentary etc. a highlight

A most wonderful experience

Published on Feb, 2025

We did the hour cruise and the whole experience was excellent. We also did the Opera visit and once again excellent wildlife experience

Great wildlife spotting and views with an entertaining commentary

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a great time on the Monarch 1hour boat trip, seeing many albatross, plus sea lions, seals and a penguin. The commentary was entertaining and informative, the spotters helpful and the boat felt safe and was not overcrowded - everybody had a good view. Easy to find the start along a lovely, scenic route.

Great trip for wildlife lovers.

Published on Feb, 2025

Had a lovely time! Both the captain and guide were very knowledgeable and were always on the search for wildlife. Managed to observe Petrals, shearwater and a number of species of albatross as well as a few Hectors dolphin following a fishing boat returning to harbour. Great experience!

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