Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

Overview

Available languages

English

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Join our group tour of Otago Harbour on our latest vessel, "Adagio" Fast, safe, and comfortable, you will see more of our beautiful harbor with its extensive history and abundant wildlife.

Your skipper and guide will give you a commentary along the way, pointing out places of interest and facts about the wildlife you will encounter.

The main attraction, of course, is the albatross colony at Taiaroa Head at the entrance to the harbor. Watch as these magnificent birds glide along the cliff faces and swoop down along the waves, sometimes beside the boat. An experience not to be missed.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guests need to step down into the boat-approximately 20cm

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Group tour with a maximum of 18 passengers

Toilets available at departure/drop off points

Restroom on board

Please bring your own drink bottle

Please bring a warm jacket

What To Expect

The jump on point for our Harbour cruise if leaving from Dunedin

Admission Not Applicable

The start point for our Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife cruise. A popular spot for locals to launch their trailer boats. Tour boats leave from here for tours around the harbour

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Depart from Back Beach,Port C

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: This tour is 1.5 hours long
Depart/return from Back Beach

Depart from Steamer Basin 1

Duration: 2 hours: An extra 30 minute tour of the upper Harbour is included with this option
Depart from Steamer Basin, Dun

Reviews

4.50

18 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mark and Karen
Mark H,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A great way to see the harbour and the wildlife in the area, Rob gave us good commentary of the area and pointed out the old pub to have lunch at, all in all definitely do it.
Spectacular experience.
Frank S,
Feb 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Rob, our adept skipper, guide and wildlife expert managed the trip wonderfully making great decisions to find lots of species.
Went above and beyond to...
pcob,
Feb 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Went above and beyond to make sure we all saw the amazing wildlife. We saw birds, sea lions and much much more.
Thorough disappointment due to last minute. cancellation of the paid cruise.
Basant M,
Dec 27, 2024
- Viator
1.00
The cruise was cancelled at 1300 hours on 26 December by the company representative stating that I was the only person with the booking for the 1430 hours cruise.Fortunately another company " Port to Port" agreed to take me for the 1315 hours cruise.However, I had to pay 132.07 NZD ( payment receipt available). I am wondering why 5530.90 INR paid by me for booking the cruise through Viator has not been reversed until now.Moreover, I should be reimbursed 132.07 NZD the amount I paid to " Port to Port" cruise company due to last minute cancellation of cruise booked through Viator.Besides the uncertainty about whether I will be able to go on the cruise, I was also forced to pay more than the amount I had paid Viator for the same cruise due to last minute accomodation by " Port to Port" for the cruise.Please reimburse 132.07 NZD asap to redeem your reputation in my eyes
Beautiful trip
Lillie R,
Apr 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Rob was lovely very knowledgeable on the wildlife and it was a beautiful day to be out on the boat. We got to see albatross up close along with some shags and seals it was an awesome time even as locals to Dunedin