Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

In Dunedin

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£84 pp
1h 30 mins · 4.9 (135)
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Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour
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.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Binoculars and jackets
  • Wildlife information sheets
  • RESTROOM_ON_BOARD

What's not included

  • SNACKS

Itinerary

  1. Scenery, wildlife, shipwrecks, ocean birds, albatross, seals and more. (2h 0min) Admission included
  2. Albatross, seal, sea birds and much more, by boat. (2h 0min) Admission included

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
A 5-10 minute flat, easy walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal building, Port Chalmers. Please dont use Apple Maps, use Google Maps instead. We depart from the floating pontoons right by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building and carpark (If you get to a gravel road, you’ve gone a little bit too far.)
End point
A 5-10 minute flat, easy walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal building, Port Chalmers. Please dont use Apple Maps, use Google Maps instead. We depart from the floating pontoons right by the Port Chalmers Yacht Club building and carpark (If you get to a gravel road, you’ve gone a little bit too far.)

Practical information

Operated by
Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd
Max group size
14 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–12
Languages
de, cmn, en, fr, es
Confirmation
MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • 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)
  • Please be aware there could be sea spray at times, please dress warmly, just incase.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.