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Cruise-Ship Shore Excursions And Combos
Nine combo and shore excursion tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices are $68.09 to $224.13 per person and $510.67 per group; five list pickup.
Nine cruise-ship shore excursions around Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula cost from $68.09 per person to $510.67 per group, with running times from 3 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours. Options span shared buses capped at 10 to 20 travellers, wildlife cruises, Larnach Castle visits, and private tours, departing from Dunedin or the Port Chalmers cruise terminal. Eight of the nine also allow free cancellation.
Larnach Castle And Cruise, 5 Hours
5 hours · Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
from $99.30 per person Check availability →
City Highlights Plus Albatross
6 hours · Fantail Tours Limited
from $190.08 per person Check availability →
Private Cruise Plus Bus Tour
3 hours 30 minutes · Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
from $68.09 per person Check availability →
Iconic Full-Day Wildlife Tour
7 hours · Iconic Tours NZ Ltd
from $224.13 per person Check availability →
Larnach Castle Shore Excursion
6 hours · Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
from $110.65 per person Check availability →
Small Group, Larnach Garden Entry
7 hours · Skyline Dunedin Day Trips
from $139.02 per person Check availability →
Private Tour, Up To 4 People
7 hours · NZ South Island Tours
from $510.67 Price is per group; the from-price covers the whole group. Check availability →Common Questions
What Do The Tours Cost?
Shared tours run from $90.22 per person (Back to Nature's Small-Group Shore Excursion) to $224.13 per person (the Iconic Full-Day Wildlife Tour). The private options price differently: Monarch's Private Cruise Plus Bus Tour is $68.09 per person, while NZ South Island Tours charges $510.67 per group for up to 4 people. All prices are USD and are quoted from the lowest per-person or per-group rate.
How Long Do The Tours Run?
Times range from 3 hours 30 minutes (the Small-Group Shore Excursion and the Private Cruise Plus Bus Tour) to 7 hours (the Iconic Full-Day Wildlife Tour, the Larnach garden tour, and the private NZ South Island Tours day). The Larnach Castle and Cruise option runs 5 hours, and three other tours run about 6 hours.
What Is Included And What Should I Check?
Pickup is included on five tours, including the Albatross Centre Tour With Pickup (central Dunedin) and the Iconic Full-Day Wildlife Tour (Port Chalmers cruise port); the Skyline Dunedin Day Trips garden tour picks up at Port Chalmers or in Dunedin City, and the NZ South Island Tours private day meets at The Octagon. Eight of the nine tours allow free cancellation; the Iconic Full-Day Wildlife Tour does not.
How Do I Choose Between The Excursions?
If port time is tight, Back to Nature's Small-Group Shore Excursion runs 3 hours 30 minutes and has a 4.6 rating from 291 reviews. For a full day, compare group sizes: Iconic Tours NZ takes up to 20 people, Monarch's Larnach Castle Shore Excursion caps at 14, and Skyline Dunedin Day Trips caps at 10, with 14 reviews so far. For privacy, Monarch's Private Cruise Plus Bus Tour is $68.09 per person, and NZ South Island Tours offers a private day at $510.67 per group for up to 4 people.
Compare The Nine Combo And Shore Excursion Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-Group Shore Excursion | 3 hours 30 minutes | $90.22 per person | ★ 4.6 (291) | Included |
| Larnach Castle and Cruise, 5 Hours | 5 hours | $99.30 per person | ★ 4.9 (84) | Not listed |
| City Highlights Plus Albatross | 6 hours | $190.08 per person | ★ 4.8 (55) | Not listed |
| Private Cruise Plus Bus Tour | 3 hours 30 minutes | $68.09 per person | ★ 4.8 (43) | Not listed |
| Albatross Centre Tour With Pickup | 6 hours | $178 per person | ★ 4.7 (39) | Included |
| Iconic Full-Day Wildlife Tour | 7 hours | $224.13 per person | ★ 4.8 (37) | Included |
| Larnach Castle Shore Excursion | 6 hours | $110.65 per person | ★ 4.9 (30) | Not listed |
| Small Group, Larnach Garden Entry | 7 hours | $139.02 per person | 14 reviews | Included |
| Private Tour, Up to 4 People | 7 hours | $510.67 per group | 13 reviews | Included |
