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Join our friendly local experts aboard our classic vessel the Monarch for a truly enchanting wildlife cruise.
Highlights
- Journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head – the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross.
- Discover the three metre winged Northern Royals that often soar around or above the boat
- Watch our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand Sealions basking on the beach
- Catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand
The Otago Peninsula is home to a wonderful array of wildlife including marine mammals, albatrosses, penguins and other ocean birds. This fascinating cruise will take you on a journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head - the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross. Enjoy watching our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand sea lions basking on the white sandy beaches.
If you are lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand. So come along and enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors with the highly acclaimed Monarch Cruises and Tours!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
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- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
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- Adult$46.00
- Child$26.00
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- Adult$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
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- Adult$52.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Michael Robertson from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2025
Monarch Cruise 1 hour
We both enjoyed staff were informative boat trip was good
Andrea Miranda from New Zealand wrote on 25 February 2025
Worth the experience
Had a fun and amazing day in the wildlife sea. Staff are so very kind, funny, and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
jaslynk from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2025
Great experience!
Managed to see albatross, shag, seal, blue penguin, and sea lion! Friendly staff, provided peppermint essential oil to help with slight sea sickness.
Christine from New Zealand wrote on 12 January 2025
Must do
It was an excellent experience and the staff were very friendly and informative. We got to see plenty of albatrosses seals etc. A must do when you visit Dunedin
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fionaw7 from New Zealand wrote on 21 April 2025
Wildlife galore
Excellent commentary and lots of wildlife was seen