Otago Harbor Wildlife Cruise

This was a wonderful morning on the water. We really enjoyed the beautiful scenery as well as the seeing many seals and sea lions and a number of types of birds. The highlight though was the rare opportunity to see several species of albatross. Our guide and the captain both shared a wealth of information on the area and wildlife.

This tour was very well done. It was a great opportunity do see the beauty of Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head, and many species of birds. We also saw quite a few fur seals and sea lions, but the highlight was definitely seeing not one, but several species of albatross. Our guide and the captain were both friendly and very knowledgeable. We learned a great deal about history as well as about wildlife. I definitely recommend this tour.

This was a delightful cruise to see seals, penguins and other fish in the sea. The captain was a delight, as was his driver, with both having vast very knowledge of the area. After the cruise they drove us into Dunedin where we had time to explore before returning to our cruise ship.

Everything about this tour was outstanding. Most of the target species of wildlife even co-operated!

Our first tour off the ship. Onto a smaller vessel!! A bit confusing as ship was late getting docked. waited awhile for the tour guide, she took us to the dock where the boat was and we were greeted by a tour guide and boat driver. They did not give us life jackets or told us where they were. They had NO bottle water for us, my daughter said the water tap water was very salty and not cold. She didn't drink it. We boated over to another dock where they picked up more passengers as we were just 4. The tour was amazing to see the wild life in their natural habitats. The highlight of the trip was the Albatross...up close a personal. We saw many other types of wild life, a great tour to recommend. Note water and life jackets are a must.

The harbor cruise was quite interesting as we saw a good number of birds, including albatross, seals and sheep at a distance, of course. Our guide was knowledgeable and was able to answer numerous questions from those on the tour. The water was quite rough but the captain was skilled in getting us close to birds sitting on the water but avoiding the rocks nearby. The journey back to Dunedin by way of the narrow mountain-top road was very interesting and our views of the harbor and ocean on the other side quite beautiful. Our driver/guide was difficult to hear and understand, and his efforts to increase the volume the system unsuccessful. We fortunately had a nice day, which started out cold and rainy but gradually improved. We were dropped off in town and walked to the train station and were serenaded there by a musician playing her bagpipe.

Seeing the Great Southern Albatross was a highlight for me. It was one huge bird! The train station in Dunedin was unbelievable, the architecture is beautiful. Our tour guide gave us a tour that was way more than what was advertised. Thank You