Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour Reviews

4.7 Rating 38 Reviews

Get up to $15 cash back per person when you book with us Join one of New Zealand's best whale watching tours 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale Possible dolphin and New Zealand fur seal sightings Onboard 'World of the Whales' visual presentation Please note: Bookings are on request and available departure times may vary. Our team will be in contact within 72 hours should a tour time not be available.

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“I’d heard others say it’s underwhelming compared to boat trips elsewhere, and yeah you get a tail or two. But still, being out there, watching that tail slip in… special. Plus, they cancel bad days and refund fast instead of wasting time and money.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Lucas Van Der Merwe

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“Done whale watch by boat twice. So worth the money… boats are big and very stable. Unless it’s a very rough sea you shouldn’t get seasick. No one ever puked on either trip I did.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Sophie Delgado

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“Saw my first sperm whale in person and it was surreal. We spotted one whale, some dolphins, even seals hauled out on rocks. Yes, you only see the tail flop, but when it happens....jaw drop moment. Boat rocked a bit, so a heads-up: seasick meds help. Totally worth it for that brief magic.”

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Posted 1 month ago

Melanie Pisonic

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“Well organized tour. We were very Lucky to See a blue whale, a sperm whale, seals, Dolphins and King Albatros on One tour! Amazing! Due to rough weather condotions lot of people for seasick. Tipp: Buy anti-seasick at departure.”

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Posted 4 months ago

Connie Smidstrup

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“Very good trip”

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Posted 5 months ago

Marielle Veraa

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“Greatly organized with busses and comfortable boats. Do expect crowds though and ensure you take seasickness tablets just in case, you don’t want to spoil your trip! Crew is friendly and packed with humor and the scenery is amazing! We were fortunate enough to see two sperm whales a d hundreds of dolphins. Well worth the trip!”

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Posted 5 months ago

Chng Li Chean

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“Managed to see 2 sperm whales and the tour was amazing. Highly recommended as they are well trained and experienced in locating the whales.”

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Posted 6 months ago

Vanessa Courtney

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“Good parking and checkin, We were informed of sea sickness level, moderate today! Went expecting a one possible sighing but we were spoiled by 4 encounters with sperm whales. Highly recommended.”

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Posted 6 months ago