Loved every minute. They said they would try and find the dolphins they didn't disappoint . So many so close awesome trip

Awesome trip out where we got to see two whales, hundreds of dolphins as well as the very rare Southern Right Whale dolphin ?? Great commentary throughout ?

This was one of the best things I've done in New Zealand by far. Our guide, Tracey, was brilliant: very knowledgeable and friendly. We were very lucky and managed to see a pod of around 300 dolphins! I didn't swim but even so I couldnt stop grinning for the whole tour. It was so amazing to see the dolphins in their natural environment and the way they interacted with each other and with the boat was wonderful. We had a good amount of time on the water and even on the journey to and from the dolphins we were able to see lots of other marine life including albatross and seals. A great experience!

Enjoyed the cruise on a really sunny day. The crew gave everybody warning of potential seasickness so you had the option to change days. Having recently been on an orca tour in the Southern Ocean in Australia we were well prepared, but they do have seasickness meds available to buy too. On the way out we saw a large pod of dolphins and was a little disappointed we didn’t stop for them. Our main focus was on two sperm whales and we had some amazing sightings of them and a lot of information provided by the crew. Was absolutely fantastic to see them dive and flick their tail up. Would recommend this tour, but keep in mind that nobody can predict how much wildlife you might see. If you do see some, it’s very special.

Great trip with awesome crew and beautiful winter weather to boot...

We were so impressed with the service and quality of experience we had with 'wings over whales' Edward our pilot was awesome. We saw sperm whales which was great but the flight itself showed the stunning coast of kaikoura. I can't find any fault of this trip

I highly recommend this awesome experience! The weather was perfect to get a great view of the coast and the clear sea. We saw three perm whales and had a wonderful time. The pilots were really nice and funny, too. All in all it was worth it and a must do in Kaikoura!

It was a magical moment, we could see dolphins and especially a whale, it was sublime .. we spent a long time watching it, we even saw the moment when it returned to the water. The pilot was great and I had a very good welcome. I recommend this company.

Amazing experience it was a perfect day and I'm so glad I've finally done it. Other than getting alittle woozy from the plane turning which I didn't expect the pilot straightened the plane out and I came right. It's not very long and it was totally worth it. Five stars must try.

Fantastic flight. We saw a HUGE pod of pilot whales, dolphins and a blue whale. There was heaps of activity. Our guide/pilot was fab! Our flight was delayed initially but I loved that they were upfront and honest about trying to get the view of the whales from above and this is why we were pushed back. Thank you!

Very kind people and an amazing experience! We got to see the sperm whale, and the whole "ride" was awsome.

Really put in effort to make sure we had best chance of seeing a whale.

Tired of just seeing a bit of the whale from a boat? You need to go to the skies and see them from above! Air Kaikoura is professional and experienced. Well-maintained aircrafts and 0 sea landings in its 30 years history should assure even the most timid of flyers. You get to see the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula from above and learn about the deep coastal canyons of Kaikoura where it allows the sperm whales to hunt and feed on their favourite food. Sign up to do whale watching with Air Kaikoura, I know you won’t be disappointed because I wasn’t - every dollar is well spent the moment you see the giant in the water, catching it’s breath and digesting it’s meal. It’s moments like this that makes you want to see more of this beautiful world.

Great tour, we got to see loads of dolphins, seals and a whale. The crew were super nice and helpful.

Totally recommend this trip! The staff were super friendly, very helpful, and full of knowledge on the area and the wildlife. Then we got to the swimming ..... What a cool experience, so many dolphins and so close. Such beautiful playful animals. I could have stayed in the water with them all day. On the trip back to South Bay we came across more dolphins swimming alongside a small whale. WOW .... what a sight. The boat became very quiet as everyone was in awe. Amazing trip I would definitely do again - seeing these beautiful animals in their natural habitat is nothing short of AMAZING !!!!

Wings over whales was great, the reviews don't lie! I would highly recommend them. We saw a couple of sperm whales and about 300 dolphins. The views of Kaikoura were nice too. The flight was very smooth. A must-do!

Amazing experience saw 2 whales it was a great day views were lovely professional staff.

Great flight. Can't recommend Air Kaikoura enough

Fantastic experience, we’ve seen a male sperm whale playing alone, swimming, blowing water, then it dived down to deep water. Unforgettable memories and must do in Kaikoura!

The staff was super nice and the flight was very exciting. Such a unique experience and beautiful views of Kaikoura. I couldn't get to the airport by myself and they were kind enough to pick me up and drop me off. I highly recommend!

These guys really know their stuff, and give a very friendly personal service, and great value. At first, we thought we were going to be unlucky, but the pilot perservered, and eventually a big Sperm Whale surfaced from his feeding dive. We were richly rewarded with a real birds eye view of the leviathan – fantastic! He stayed on the surface for a good 10 minutes, before raising his massive tail fluke, and heading down the 1500 odd meters for his next feed of squid. So that was it, or so we thought. As we headed for home the pilot diverted over to another bay, where a pod of 200 to 300 Dusky Dolphins were cavorting about – another fantastic sight.

Absolutely the best bunch of people at Air Kaikōura. Bucket list ✅ We saw sperm whale and over 300 dolphins 😍.

Amazing day to fly and the crew was super down to earth !!

I strongly recommend this activity in Kaikoura. Staff were friendly and the flight was amended the time to suit for watching a whale. We watched the dolphins as well. It was just right time for watching including scenery of Kaikoura peninsula.

It's a wonderful experience. Just the flight over Kaikoura is really nice and the weather was just perfect. We saw two spermmwhales, one seal and some dolphins. The pilot turned around spermwhales, we could see how big they were compare to the boats and we saw also the last breathe and the diving. I recommend this activity it worth it, we can see much better animals from the sky and i think the plane disturb less the whales!

Our pilot was very diligent in finding whales. We were lucky enough to see a blue whale and a sperm whale plus a very large pod of dolphin. Enjoyed the experience as I wanted to see whales but just not on a boat. Would however say that it is tight in the plane and gets very hot. But I did enjoy the flight regardless. Give it a go you won’t be disappointed, I got the feeling that the pilots do their ver6 best to give you a great experience. Thank you guys.

Awesome fly with Air Kaikoura！ The weather is fantastic, and the water is really clear. We saw 4 humpback whales with our lovely pilot and heaps of happy dusky dolphins. They look really happy swimming there. What a great day!

I recommend taking the flight with these guys. We saw a family of blue whales with a baby as well as sperm whales. Fantastic trip and worth every single cent.

The Team were very patient in looking for the whale and with my son who got impatient on the plane. They were also polite to tell us that we had to move the flight later that day due to weather conditions. It was a fun experience. I almost got air sick though, the multiple turns just so everyone could see the whale was really considerate of them, maybe take some meds beforehand. 😅

The experience was great! We able to see a Sperm Whale , yey! We took as a while to spot the whale but enjoyed the cruise up and above seeing beautiful landscape and sea in Kaikoura . Thank you for our pilot and staff! ☺️