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Harbour Wildlife Cruises
Six boat trips, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $39 to $107.81; one lists pickup.
Harbour wildlife cruises around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula run from one hour to two and a half hours and cost from $39 to $107.81 per person. Six guided cruises depart from Wellers Rock Wharf in Otakou, Back Beach and the cruise terminal at Port Chalmers, with stated maximum group sizes from 14 to 45 passengers. Free cancellation is offered on all six.
Port To Port Albatross Cruise
1 hour 30 minutes · Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd
from $107.81 per person Check availability →
Albatross Cruise, 2 Hours
2 hours · Port To Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours Ltd
from $107.81 per person Check availability →
Coastal Adventures Harbour Cruise
1 hour 30 minutes · Dunedin Coastal Adventures
from $73.76 per person Check availability →
Shore Excursion Cruise With Pickup
2 hours 30 minutes · Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
from $79.44 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Harbour Wildlife Cruises Cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for the Monarch Cruise with Geology Commentary and reach $107.81 for the two Port To Port albatross cruises. The other three fall between $42.56 and $79.44 per person. Each price is per person, and none of the six cruises varies its price by group size.
How Long Do The Cruises Run?
Durations run from one hour to two hours 30 minutes. The Monarch cruises each take one hour, Port To Port states 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours for its two trips, and the Shore Excursion Cruise With Pickup states 2 hours 30 minutes.
What Is Included And What Should You Check?
Pickup is included on the Shore Excursion Cruise With Pickup, which meets at the Port Chalmers Cruise Terminal; the Monarch cruises have no pickup, the Port To Port 2-hour cruise has no transport from the cruise terminal, and pickup is not stated for the other Port To Port and Coastal Adventures cruises. All six offer free cancellation, so confirm your meeting point, the weather on the day and any transport before you go.
How Do You Choose Between The Cruises?
Match the cruise to your budget, group size and time. Port To Port caps its boats at 14 passengers and rates 4.8 from 209 and 140 reviews, while the Monarch One-Hour Cruise holds up to 45, rates 4.6 from 257 reviews and costs $42.56, and a geology commentary cruise from the same wharf is the cheapest at $39. Coastal Adventures holds 18 at $73.76 with 4.5 from 26 reviews, and the Shore Excursion Cruise With Pickup, 4.5 from 17 reviews at $79.44, is the one with pickup from the cruise terminal.
Compare The Six Boat Trips Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch One-Hour Cruise | 1 hour | $42.56 per person | ★ 4.6 (257) | Not included |
| Port To Port Albatross Cruise | 1 hour 30 minutes | $107.81 per person | ★ 4.8 (209) | Not listed |
| Albatross Cruise, 2 Hours | 2 hours | $107.81 per person | ★ 4.8 (140) | Not included |
| Monarch Cruise, Geology Commentary | 1 hour | $39 per person | ★ 4.3 (78) | Not included |
| Coastal Adventures Harbour Cruise | 1 hour 30 minutes | $73.76 per person | ★ 4.5 (26) | Not listed |
| Shore Excursion Cruise With Pickup | 2 hours 30 minutes | $79.44 per person | 17 reviews | Included |
