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Whale Watch Kaikoura

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An exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale at all times of the year!

Highlights

95% whale viewing success rate with an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale
Discover Kaikoura on the water in our purpose built wildlife viewing catamaran.
Encounter New Zealand Fur Seals, pods of Dusky Dolphins and the endangered Wandering Albatross
Crewed by a friendly team of Skippers and Guides very experienced in interacting with the local Sperm Whales

We venture offshore over a deep undersea canyon that attracts an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being the Sperm Whale.

You will be viewing from our purpose built whale watching catamarans equipped with noise minimising engines, large outside viewing decks, spacious air-conditioned interiors and comfortable seating for those colder days on the water.

Whale Watch® is New Zealand's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors an exciting up-close encounter with the Giant Sperm Whale at all times of the year. Our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Whale Watch tours are extremely popular so we advise to book early!

Giant Sperm Whales are the stars of the show and year-round residents. Depending on the season you may see migrating Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, Blue Whales and Southern Right Whales. Kaikoura also attracts the largest concentration and variety of seabirds on mainland New Zealand!

Whale Watch vessels are crewed by a friendly team of Skippers and Guides very experienced in interacting with the local Sperm Whales. They have expert knowledge of Kaikoura's sea conditions and are fully trained in all aspects of safety.

Adult $175.00

Child $60.00 (3-15 years old)

Duration

Allow approx. 3.5 hours for the whole experience.

Location

Whale Watch is located in the town of Kaikoura. Please check in at Whale Watch Office located on Whaleway Station Road.

Restrictions

Minimum age 3 years old.

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

IMPORTANT FOR BOOKINGS MADE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF DEPARTURE:
For bookings made through Bookme within 48hours of departure, you will need to call the number provided in your booking email to fully confirm your booking and departure time in order to avoid disappointment or inconvenience.
Duration: Time on the water is up to 2.5 hours however please allow up to 3.5 hours in total.
Child price applies to ages 3 - 15 years.
If your Whale Watch Kaikoura tour does not see a whale we will refund 80% of your fare.
Whale Watch staff constantly monitor the weather and respond professionally to any changes. This may mean a tour is cancelled or safety restrictions placed on children or passengers with medical problems.
Whale Watch operate tours every day (weather permitting) excluding Christmas Day.
If you are susceptible to motion-sickness Whale Watch offer Aqua Straps for hire or purchase. Whale Watch also sells natural active motion-sickness tablets but we are not permitted to sell medicatedoptions which can be purchased at the local pharmacy located in the town centre. Allour Whale Watch tours are graded with a seasickness warning announced over our PA system prior to tour departure.
Please note every Whale Watch tour is a unique experience and the sightings will vary.

Available Bookings from 27 Dec to 9 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Jo from Germany wrote on 27 January 2023

Super

Super interessante Tour, wir konnten einen Pottwal beobachten der uns auch immer wieder mit seiner Schwanzflosse zuwinkte. Nette Crew,Tour ist sehr zu empfehlen.

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Harry Jaensch from Germany wrote on 09 December 2018

1 Potwal und 1 Delphinschule

Unterhaltsam - professionelle Crew - zu teuer

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Felix Janssen from Germany wrote on 24 July 2018

Faszinierend

Sehr angenehme, lockere Crew. Wir haben insgesamt vier Waale gesehen und sehr viele Seelöwen. Es ist auf jeden Fall das Geld wert.

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Johannes Bail from Germany wrote on 27 March 2024

Flexibel und kompetent

Tour musste am gebuchten Tag aufgrund zu hoher Wellen abgesagt werden, die Information kam schnell und ein Umbuchen auf den nächsten Tag war unkompliziert möglich. Vor Ort ausreichend kostenlose Parkplätze, das Boot machte einen sehr guten und modernen Eindruck. Während der Fahrt wurden zahlreiche interessante Informationen kompetent präsentiert solange man unter Deck war. Auf Deck wurde nach den Walen Ausschau gehalten, Pottwal und Blauwal konnten wir ausgiebig beobachten. Preis-Leistungsverhältnis durchaus angemessen. Man muss sich aber im Klaren sein: Es kann sein, dass sich nur eine Walart blicken lässt, eine längere Ausfahrt würden viele an Bord aber nicht verkraften, die Spucktüten fanden regen Gebrauch ;-) Auch sieht man die Wale nur teilweise aus dem Wasser ragen, vom Flugzeug aus sieht man wohl mehr.

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Jana Koehler from Germany wrote on 06 February 2024

Auf jeden Fall!

Es war ein tolles Erlebnis, das ich jedem empfehlen würde! Nette Crew, wir haben 2 Wale, viele viele Delphine und Albatrosse gesehen. Wir sind gleich früh 7.15 Uhr gafahren und hatten super Wetter!

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