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Whale Watching Cruise Kaikoura
Head out on a whale watching adventure at NZ's premier whale destination - Kaikoura - with one of the country's best whale watching tour companies.
What to expect
Embark on a whale watching adventure from New Zealand's premier whale watching destination - Kaikoura - with one of the country's best whale watching tour companies! Known for its wide variety of whale species, a Kaikoura whale watching experience will put you in a great position to encounter not just more common species of whale like humpbacks, but also other rarer types such as Sperm Whales, Minke Whales, Fins and even the largest creature on earth - the mammoth Blue Whale.
Departing from Kaikoura, you'll get around 2.5 hours on the water as your friendly, experienced crew take you to all the best whale watching hot spots in the area to ensure you'll get the best possible chance to see the maximum number of whales available on the day. While making the trek out to whale waters, sit back and relax on the large, air-conditioned vessel and watch marine wildlife animations on the large plasma screens. One of the best and most comprehensive whale watching tours in New Zealand for those with a limited amount of time, book a Kaikoura whale watching adventure online today and see these beautiful creatures in their natural environment firsthand!
What's included
- Air conditioned vessel with comfortable seating and large plasma screens for marine wildlife animations
- Whale Watch coach transfer to harbor
- Viewing of Giant Sperm Whales
- Opportunity to see other marine mammals such as Blue, Fin, Sei, Humpback, Minke, Pilot, Orca and Southern Right Whales, Common Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins, Elephant Seals and Leopard Seals
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Exclusions
- We do not offer food or refreshments onboard, however, please feel free to bring a light snack or cold drinks along with you which can be purchased at the Flukes Cafe. A water fountain is available onboard
Time
- All year: 7.15am, 10.00am, 10:30am, 12.45pm
- Please select your preferred departure time upon booking
- More tours may be available during the peak season. If the time you have selected is not available, the nearest time will be allocated for you
Duration
- The actual time on the water is up to 2.5 hours. Including check-in time and transfer by bus, you should allow 3.5 hours in total
Departure Location
- Our reservations office is located at the Whaleway Station, Kaikoura. This is the check-in point
- Please click [here](https://cdn.experienceoz.com.au/assets/catalogueType/2/miscPDF/81324.pdf) to view the road status and travel time information
