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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$66.00
- 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$46.00
- 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
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Callum Wakefield from New Zealand wrote on 22 April 2025
Worthwhile Experience
Awesome experience, great and highly knowledgeable crew. Would strongly recommend this to others.
fionaw7 from New Zealand wrote on 21 April 2025
Wildlife galore
Excellent commentary and lots of wildlife was seen
Michael Robertson from New Zealand wrote on 22 March 2025
Monarch Cruise 1 hour
We both enjoyed staff were informative boat trip was good
Andrea Miranda from New Zealand wrote on 25 February 2025
Worth the experience
Had a fun and amazing day in the wildlife sea. Staff are so very kind, funny, and accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
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emmap6 from New Zealand wrote on 12 May 2025
Monarch 1 Hour Wildlife Cruise
If you like seeing wildlife this is for you. This was a great trip, knowledgeable staff who could answer questions. Very informative commentary. Even though we had a relatively still day we managed to see 4 different Albatross, on the water and flying. We saw parents feeding chick's, on the headland plus other wildlife. This is the second time I've done this cruise highly recommend it.