NEW ZEALAND · BOAT TRIPS IN DUNEDIN

4 Boat Trips in Dunedin, Compared

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $43

Distances here run longer than the map suggests, so a day out has to be worth the petrol. Below: 4 boat trips in Dunedin, what each costs and how long it takes door to door.

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch - What happens during the one-hour wildlife cruise
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Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

1.Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · from $43Our pick

Review of Monarch’s Otago Peninsula wildlife cruise, with albatross, seals, penguins, dolphins, practical tips, pricing, and weather advice.

“Beautiful drive along the coast to reach the boat. The staff were friendly and very helpful and the captain was very knowledgeable. It was cold and raining a little, but the jackets the supply were really warm.”

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Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise - Leaving Port Chalmers and entering Otago Harbour
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Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

2.Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $105Top rated

See albatross, seals, penguins, and sea birds on a small-group Otago Harbour cruise from Port Chalmers with expert commentary.

“Rachel was a brilliant host on this trip and really knew all about the local wildlife and where to find it. She was also very skilful handling the boat.”

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Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour - Port Chalmers to Dunedin along the harbor
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Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

3.Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · from $121

Review of Dunedin’s 6.5-hour small-group city and Larnach Castle tour, with Baldwin Street, scenic views, cruise pickup, and practical tips.

“Just the best way to see some highlights of Dunedin on a cruise stop! James is a wonderful guide, very fun, considerate, knowledgeable and caring that his clients are enjoying themselves and well taken care of. The van is very comfortable and spacious. Dunedin is such a neat little city with some lovely architecture and the drive to and from the castle was so beautiful. The Castle is charming with incredible views from the lookout. We had enough time to enjoy some lunch there, which was very good, then had enough time to wander a bit in the downtown core, shop, grab a cold beverage before being brought back to…”

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Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour - Boarding at Port Chalmers or Portobello
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Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

4.Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $105

Review of Dunedin’s small-group wildlife cruise, with albatross, seals, penguins, harbour history, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Tour guide was so knowledgeable. We really learned a lot about albatross (we saw four varieties). We also saw seals and a sea lion. Tour guide was expert at knowing what areas to go and spot the wildlife.”

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