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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.
-Fully commentated.
-Quality binoculars provided.
-We pass by the 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.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know if you have a baby (2 years or under) with you, so we can have the appropriate lifejackets available.
Minimum numbers may apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Please wear a facemask if you have been recently unwell.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Use of high quality binoculars for adults.
Experienced guides
Small-group tours
Live commentary on board
Wildlife Identification sheet provided
Duration: 2 hours: Albatross Wildlife and Harbour Cruise, departing from Portobello. 837 Portobello Road, Otago Peninsula.
Starting point:
837 Portobello Road, Portobello, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand
Pickup included
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Albatross Wildlife and Harbour cruise, starts and finishes at Port Chalmers. 5 minutes walk from cruise terminal building.
Starting point:
39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers 9023, New Zealand
Pickup included
Operated by Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd
142 reviews
Nicole F,Nov 18, 2024
Rachel has a fantastic boat and she is an excellent tour guide. She spent extra time while we all watched a New Zealand sea lion at play. Showed us all that we were able to see. Highly recommend this tour.
Richard B,Nov 13, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise. One of the highlights was seeing an albatross take off! Saw several other birds, seals and a sea lion.
corianna l,May 5, 2024
We had a fantastic time on our cruise of the harbour and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to spot many birds and other wildlife. Rachel was a wonderful guide and narrator. The small size of the ship helped ensure a more personal experience. Thank you, Rachel!
David E,Apr 13, 2024
Rachel made the tour perfect. She has a keen eye for spotting wildlife. And then, an expert ability at bringing the boat to the best angles for viewing. She also provided high quality binoculars. This was my first tour through Viator and it was outstanding. Thank you Rachel!!!
Cynthia N,Apr 4, 2024
Excellent, small group tour on Rachel’s boat. She is an independent owner/operator who gives a very knowledgeable, entertaining cruise, coming as close as legally (and safely) possible to wildlife. She even supplied biscuits.