Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise: Experience Albatross, Fur Seals and Scenic Harbour Views
4.8
32 Ratings
Dunedin
Embark on an unforgettable wildlife cruise along the Otago Peninsula, where you'll encounter majestic albatross, playful fur seals, and breathtaking harbour views. Experience the best of nature and scenery on this guided tour from Dunedin.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours - Cruise along the picturesque Otago Harbour before joining the Monarch Wildlife Cruise
  • Taiaroa Head - You’ll enjoy great views of a historic lighthouse and the world’s only mainland nesting colony of Royal Albatross and other Southern Ocean wildlife.
  • Otago Peninsula - Between the summer months (Oct-Apr) this tour features a bus tour along the beautiful Otago Peninsula. Your guide will provide a full commentary along the way!
What's Included
  • Warm jackets available for all guests
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • On-board restrooms
  • Complimentary binoculars provided
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This is the best way to see the amazing animals and scenery found on the Otago Peninsula. Cruise one-way along the beautiful harbour and spot albatross, furseals and more during a special wildlife cruise. Then sit back and relax whilst your guide will take you the opposite direction along scenic roads back to Dunedin. A full commentary is given throughout the tour.

  • Our visitors are required to be able to step up and in to both our boat and vehicles.
Location
20 Fryatt Street
Fryatt Street
We have a small ticket office located on Fryatt Street. Carparks are available.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(32 Ratings)
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Carol_d
Jan 30, 2024
Fabulous - David, the bus driver, the captain of the ship, and ship mate Killarney were all fantastic at their jobs!!! Very kind and welcoming folks! Interesting commentary about the albatross and other wildlife!!!
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Cindy_m
Jan 22, 2024
Amazing albatross - Lovely afternoon tour with great naturalist, Alberto, on board, who is very knowledgeable and helpful. We had lovely, albatross sightings, and even saw some little blue penguins on the way back. Limited food on board to purchase so if you’re hungry, bring something with you. Just a few candy bars, chips or sodas for sale. Warm coats and binoculars are available on board to borrow.
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Jan_s
Jan 4, 2024
Learned a lot! - Lovely trip, lovely people. Can recommend. Learned a lot about NZ wildlife and the history of Dunedin.
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Dawn_w
Dec 31, 2023
Educational, exciting, and awe-inspiring, family wild life adventure. - I've done this trip several times in all weathers, and each one is awesome inspiring. Wonderful way to observe the wild life with a touch of personal excitement 'thrown' in. A Christmas gift to my family it is a wonderful, shared, all generations, experience. What a privilege being able to experience Dunedin's wild life from both on land and on sea.
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Jamie_s
Nov 26, 2023
We saw dolphins and fur... - We saw dolphins and fur seals. It was a great experience and recommend it. The cruise back to the city was great
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Belinda_m
Jun 11, 2023
Definitely recommend. - Totally enjoyed the experience. I was really looked after in the way to pick up the other passengers. The tour guide was knowledgeable and the scenery beautiful.
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Isabellem1228
Apr 20, 2023
Great Customer Care!!! So Professional - Unfortunately and due to extreme weather conditions, our cruise was unable to dock in Dunedin port, so we had to miss this tour. However, I would highly commend teh customer care offered by Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours. They responded promptly to our messages and agreed to refund our tour. We will definitely book this tour again with Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours next time we are in Dunedin.
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Portiao433
Jun 15, 2023
Beautiful experience. - Beautiful scenery with nice friendly staff. They explain the areas well with its history. Tried their best to give us the best experience . Over all it was amazing.
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Stewart
Mar 26, 2023
Great round trip of The Otago Peninsula - Great round trip tour of the Peninsula with the best Albatross in flight viewing there is. Loved the journey the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Bus and boat were great. Would recommend this as the way to get a convenient feel for the Peninsula and its wildlife.
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Ann_b
Jan 27, 2024
Wildlife Tour with transport - Really enjoyed the bus tour and boat cruise to peninsula. However the 1.5 trip back to Dunedin Harbour was rather boring although the crew did offer beverages and a savorie.
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