Whale Watch Cruise

Every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings vary. Giant Sperm Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents on this tour from Whale Watch Kaikoura.

A typical tour may encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross. Depending on the season you may also see migrating Humpback Whales (June/July), Pilot Whales, Blue Whales and Southern Right Whales.

Kaikoura often hosts the world's largest dolphin - the Orca (summer months) - and is home to the world's smallest and rarest - the Hector's. Kaikoura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand including 13 species of Albatross, 14 varieties of Petrels and 7 types of Shearwater.

Whale Watch is located in the town of Kaikoura - a scenic two and a half-hour drive north from Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island.

Highlights

Whale Watching ‘World of the Whales' - onboard visual experience Vessels fitted with 42 inch plasma screens and quality sound systems Dolphins

Times

Departs: Daily 7.15am, 10.00am and 12.45pm. An extra tours is scheduled at 3.30pm from Kaikoura from November - February.
Duration: 3.5 hours (actual time on the water is 2.5 hours)

Please note: the above are check in times, Whale Watch request you do not arrive earlier than the times specified. Tour does not operate on Christmas Day.

Additional Information

Children: Cruise not suitable for infants aged 0-2 years. Children aged 3-15 years are at the child rate
Please note: Meals/drinks are not provided on this cruise, however you may bring your own
Operated By: Whale Watch Kaikoura