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Get up close and personal with the largest wingspan on the planet!
Highlights
- Visit the albatross capital of the world!
- Encounter up to twelve different species of albatross
- See an abundance of pelagic and marine wildlife
- Expert local guide will help you identify various species
- A fascinating, exceptional experience for all to enjoy!
Kaikoura is known as the albatross capital of the world and is one, if not the best place to see these magnificent birds!
Blessed with an abundance of pelagic and marine wildlife, up to twelve different species of albatross can be seen along this spectacular coastline. An expert local guide will help you identify the various species and ensure you have a trip to remember!
Encounter Kaikoura is a friendly and enthusiastic business dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional experiences!
Temporary note: Our operating base is currently closed for earthquake repairs and as a result we currently aren’t able to operate a regular schedule for our Albatross Encounter Tours (we are planning to recommence a 9am departure on a daily schedule by Spring 2020). Meanwhile, we are running tours on demand and when tours are scheduled posting deals here. If you don’t see the date you are wanting get in touch and we will see what we can do!
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- Adult$160.00
- Child$70.00
- Adult$160.00
- Child$70.00
- Adult$127.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$70.00
- Adult$127.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$70.00
- Adult$160.00
- Child$70.00
- Adult$160.00
- Child$70.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great exoerience
Christine from Australia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Kaikoura - Albatross Encounter Cruise Tour
Thanks Michelle! Gary is a bit of an oracle :-) we are so lucky to have him! Glad you enjoyed your time aboard! :-)
Stephanie Hadaway from New Zealand wrote on 08 April 2021
A once in a lifetime experience
Well worth the money plus an experience you will never forget. We were so close we could almost touch the albatrosses Tracy an excellent tour guide and skipper we got to see the dolphins swimming and the seals plus other bird life
From Kaikoura - Albatross Encounter Cruise Tour
Thanks for taking the time to post your review Stephanie. So glad you enjoyed the experience - the albatross are amazing aren't they?! Great you got to see lots of other things too :-)
Marian from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2021
Amazing!
Awesome seeing those big birds and hundreds of dolphins. Gary went out of his way to make it a memorable time.
From Kaikoura - Albatross Encounter Cruise Tour
Thanks Marian so glad you enjoyed your experience! :-)
Sharlene from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2021
Skipper was knowledgable, great cruise
My 4 year old granddaughter and myself loved the cruise. Gary was fantastic with my little one and he included her in conversations. Not only did we see Albatross but we also stumbled upon dolphins, seals and a lonely blue penguin. Gary was knowledgable in the different species of albatross, birds, dolphins, seals and penguins. Excellent day a memory I will treasure with my granddaughter :)
From Kaikoura - Albatross Encounter Cruise Tour
Thanks for your review Sharlene. So pleased you had a great day and hopefully we have inspired a future conservationist in your granddaughter! :-)
annam23 from New Zealand wrote on 07 December 2020
Excellent wildlife encounter
Great trip, well organised and our skipper was very informative and easy going. We saw Albatross up close, fur seals, dusky dolphins and krill, plus more.
From Kaikoura - Albatross Encounter Cruise Tour
Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for joining us aboard and glad you enjoyed your time with us! :-)
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Michelle from New Zealand wrote on 28 April 2021
Amazing... Gary has fantastic knowledge
Fantastic day out