Enjoy a unique whale watching experience off the South Island of New Zealand. Experience an up-close encounter with the world’s largest toothed predator, the giant sperm whale. Look out for other wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and birds.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
the whole experience was thrilling and all the staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable totally thrilled with the whole experience not every day you get to see a humpback whale
We did a last minute upgrade to the Vip captain option and it was totally worth it! We saw plenty of dolphins and a Humpback Whale.
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
The local partner’s office, Whale Watch Kaikōura.
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Not allowed
- Smoking
Know before you go
- The minimum age is three years old but the minimum age is subject to the sea and weather conditions at the time of check-in
- Please note that the tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. The local partner will confirm your exact tour time by email after booking
- Please note that your tour time might be different from the one you request due to availability
- If you suffer from motion sickness it is recommended to take precautions prior to arriving at the office, motion sickness tablets are available for purchase at the office
- The amount of time on the water is just over 2-hours and it is recommended to allow 3 hours and 15 minutes for the entire experience including check-in, safety briefing, and bus transfers