Albatross, Wildlife and Harbour Cruise

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours, Also available from 39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers, Portobello, Dunedin 9011 New Zealand

Small group tours, fast custom built vessel. Comfortable, warm, enclosed cabin, or open outer deck.
On our tour.....
-Approx. 2 hours duration, if joining from Portobello. Or 1.5 hours if joining from Port Chalmers by default, unless specified.

-Fully commentated.

-Travel from the most scenic part of the harbor, pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks.

-See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay.

-View wading birds and look for penguins sea lions and shags as we cruise past roosting and feeding areas.

-See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations.

-Take the time to cruise around Taiaroa Head, exploring the shallow bays to view fur seals and nesting colonies of shags, albatross, sea birds, marine mammals such as dolphins and more.

Usual departure times are 10am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm.
Please advise which times you'd prefer.

• Small-group tours
• Experienced guides
• Live commentary on board
• Use of high quality binoculars for adults.
• Wildlife Identification sheet provided

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please let us know if you have a baby (2 years or under) with you, so we can have the appropriate lifejackets available.
• Minimum numbers may apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• Please wear a facemask if you have been recently unwell.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

1: 39 Peninsula Beach Road, Port Chalmers 9023, New Zealand
2: 837 Portobello Road, Portobello, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
Please specify on booking whether you would like to be picked up at Portobello (837 Portobello Road) or Port Chalmers (39 Peninsula Beach Road).
Default location is Portobello.
Please use Google Maps for accurate address position.

We do not offer transport from Cruise building. Cruise Ship passengers need to make their own way, a flat easy 5-10 minute walk.

Ports

• Port Chalmers (Back Beach)
• Portobello Wharf

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

90 to 120 minutes