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Join our friendly local experts aboard our classic vessel the Monarch for a truly enchanting wildlife cruise.
Highlights
- Journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head – the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross.
- Discover the three metre winged Northern Royals that often soar around or above the boat
- Watch our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand Sealions basking on the beach
- Catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand
The Otago Peninsula is home to a wonderful array of wildlife including marine mammals, albatrosses, penguins and other ocean birds. This fascinating cruise will take you on a journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head - the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross. Enjoy watching our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand sea lions basking on the white sandy beaches.
If you are lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand. So come along and enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors with the highly acclaimed Monarch Cruises and Tours!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$46.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$46.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$46.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$52.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$66.00
- Child$26.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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joanb1 from New Zealand wrote on 22 June 2025
June cruise
Good experience. Very clear information given. Enjoyed seeing the albatross and chicks and also a seal and young and a sea lion in the water.
Carla Fosbender from New Zealand wrote on 11 June 2025
great experience
Was a great trip, weather was cold but still loved it the team were all very informative would recommend it and would go again.
pearlw from New Zealand wrote on 31 May 2025
Monarch beauty
The crew were knowledgeable. The vessel was exceptional and the experience was uniquely special, loved my trip❤️
Atreyi Dutta from New Zealand wrote on 18 May 2025
Amazing experience
Highly recommend this amazing experience! We spotted 4 different species of albatross and 2 seals (with the help of the great crew obviously). It's a bit difficult to reach if you don't have your own car. But otherwise, fantastic experience!
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Alister Young from New Zealand wrote on 07 July 2025
One hour moarch cruise
This cruise more than met my expectations .The staff were friendly and very professional. They pointed out and provided us with identification and commentary on all the wildlife we saw. A good historical commentary was also appreciated. I went on an Aussie day trip to Fraser Island once. Your tour left it for dead in all aspects.