Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

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4.25

147 đánh giá

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Experience the natural treasures of New Zealand on a whale-watching cruise from the picturesque town of Kaikoura. Look for the mighty Sperm Whales that live in these waters along with Dusky Dolphins, New Zealand Fur Seals and Seabirds. Admire breathtaking views of the snow-capped Kaikoura Ranges during your free time in Kaikoura's township and visit a seal colony on land. Wrap up the day with a scenic drive back to Christchurch and a wine tasting at a vineyard in North Canterbury (time permitting). Your experienced guide shares informative commentary throughout the day on this fun and fascinating tour.

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Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum numbers 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 note, infants under 3 years of age may not join the cruises but may travel on the light aircraft tours

Once the tour has commenced only the unused portion of the tour will be refunded should the boats not sail or the planes not fly.

If due to whale sightings or weather conditions the boat offers a partial refund, this refund will be passed on to our customers.

If whale watch is undertaken by light aircraft and no whales are seen, no refund applies.

A decision is made at 6:30am each day, based on local weather conditions, as to whether the tour will depart Christchurch or be canceled. If the tour is cancelled, clients are notified by 7:15am and no cancellation fees are charged. If the tour travels to Kaikoura and the whale watch cruises are canceled, whale watch plane tours are offered as an alternative. If clients do not wish to fly, or the plane tours are also canceled, a cash refund of NZD 120.00 per adult is given. Refund is issued on the day of the tour by the tour operator in Christchurch.

As the wineries close at 5pm daily and on selected public holidays, a stop may not be possible. On these occasions no refund is applicable.

Chính sách hủy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Bao gồm

Fur seal colony viewing

Whale watching tour by boat

Air-conditioned vehicle

North Canterbury vineyard visit and wine tasting (time permitting)

Lunch (if option is selected)

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Tùy chọn

Tour excluding Lunch

Whale watch by boat, excludes lunch
Pickup included

Tour including Lunch

Whale watch by boat, includes lunch at a local restaurant
Pickup included

Đánh giá

4.25

147 đánh giá on TripAdvisor

Jude our guide was...
Georgina M,
29 thg 3, 2025
5.00
Jude our guide was brilliant pointing out all the different things to us on the way. Everything was seamless. The whale trip was amazing and we saw a sperm whale and loads of dolphins an amazing sight. Would definitely recommend this trip.
A perfect Day
Rebecca R,
14 thg 3, 2025
5.00
Very good organized day, even though the boats could‘n‘t go out because of the weather, a good alternative was immediatly organized. small, nice group. Jude was a very friendly, relaxed and competent driver who knew all the best places where to have a good view on the scenery, seals, even dolphins.
Changed itinerary- dolphin cruise
Joan J,
3 thg 3, 2025
4.00
Whale watching was cancelled with not enough people. Did the dolphin cruise and it was a great experience. We saw many dolphins and had beautiful weather!
!!Must Do!!
Lauren D,
25 thg 2, 2025
5.00
Amazing! If there were 6 stars to give I would. Incredible experience, dolphins, whales, seals, birds! Andrew was an incredible guide, so knowledgable, squeezed so much into our trip, very lovely man.
A Stellar Day with Sperm Whales
Kathryn D,
21 thg 2, 2025
5.00
Stephanie from Leisure tours went out of her way to make it a great day. She drove the van over challenging roads (sometimes narrow and winding) all the time sharing her vast knowledge about the history, geology and ecology of this region of New Zealand. She made sure we had a nice lunch and ample opportunities to view coastal wildlife, like dolphins and fur seals. The whale watch ship was well-design for the goal of watching sea creatures so that every passenger had a good view and a safe bit of railing to hang on to. The captain and crew knew the sperm whale habits well and gave us two stellar experiences with one whale they named “Scarface.” The onboard naturalist was very good - knowledgeable about whales and their ecology, very concerned about safely, and had a contagious enthusiasm about the whole experience. I have been on dozens of whale watches and this one stacks up as one of the best, not only because I spent time with a very cool whale species for the first time, but also because the whole outfit and crew did such a great job making it happen.