Monarch Cruises - 1 Hour Wildlife Cruise

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Join our friendly local experts aboard our classic vessel the Monarch for a truly enchanting wildlife cruise.

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!

Adult $66.00 (15+)
Child $26.00 (5-14yrs)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

Location

  • Wellers Rock on the Otago Peninsula
  • approximately 45min drive from Dunedin

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Departures: From Wellers Rock on the Otago Peninsula, approximately 45min drive from Dunedin

    Check in: Please check in at Wellers Rock boatshed office ten minutes before departure.

  • Child price applies to ages 5 to 14 years old.

    Infants under 5 years are free - travelling free with an adult booking.

Available Bookings from11 Oct to 24 Oct 2025

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  • Adult$52.00
  • Child$26.00
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  • Adult$66.00
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  • Adult$52.00
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  • Adult$46.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$46.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$66.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$66.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$52.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$46.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$46.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$66.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$66.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$37.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$58.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$66.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$37.00
  • 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$46.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$37.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$58.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$66.00
  • Child$26.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$37.00
  • 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
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Noeline McDiarmid fromNew Zealand wrote on 09 October 2025

Unique Experience

This was a great trip. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The opportunity to see the wildlife so close was very exciting.

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gina516 fromNew Zealand wrote on 08 October 2025

一次难忘的经历

首先我们很幸运的选到了一个晴朗且有风的日子出海,这非常利于观看到飞翔的信天翁。Monarch cruises的每一名成员都特别的nice,从check in到登船过程也是流畅简洁。船上提供的望远镜和防风的长夹克非常实用,提高了舒适度而且拍照也很上镜。整个航程很轻松适合所有人,我丈夫因为过于专注拍照而被海浪打湿了上半身更是给旅程增添了笑点,是一次完美的体验。

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GEORGE ZACHARIAH fromIndia wrote on 30 September 2025

A memorable experience.

The entire crew consisting of Nigel,Austin and William were very cordial and friendly. Mr. William in particular collected and dropped us back to our Hotel. He and Austin kept inquiring about as to whether we were comfortable and provided us with snacks and drinks (not alcohol),during the cruise. Mr.Nigel the skipper kept us giving detailed information on the wildlife and birds we encountered en route. We did see quite a few species in spite of the inclement weather conditions. To sum up things it was worth every penny and truly a memorable experience. Highly recommend.

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saumiljhaveri123 fromAustralia wrote on 26 September 2025

Not worth it

It was too windy and bumpy ride and not seen many wildlife what says on booking

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samuel28 fromNew Zealand wrote on 21 September 2025

Very

Went with my family and it was very Lovely trip, they provide a nice big coat and binoculars to enjoy all the wildlife. Crew members were very lovely and informative. We saw the Royal Albatross, sea lion, seals, and dolphin 🐬 Highly recommend this one.

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