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 ?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 !!!!

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!

This day was probably the most exciting and memorable day in my life. I’ve invited some German friends to a flight over whales as is was a wish from them while visiting NZ. Wishes still come through and we had tears in our eyes while doing some loops over the whales in Kaikoura. Spectacular landscapes, unforgettable ocean views, dolphins and 100% pure New Zealand adventure. Very experienced pilot was the icing on the cake and made our day even more amazing . We will be back with more friends in the future. Wicked trip ;)

Such an stunning experience! We were only in Kaikoura for a day, this flight was perfect! On the day of our flight we were very lucky that it was such a clear day. The lady in the office was very friendly and informative, and the pilot was very effective at using time wisely while in the air, we saw a large pod of dolphins and a whale ? This flight was great value for money, we recommend!

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.

Very friendly staff. Warm welcome . Magnificent views and scenary. Must do atleaet once. Better than boat if you are sea sick!! 😃

It was a shame that the wale are not out in our trip but the polite is really nice and show around the ocean and guide us around. At least we see some little dolphins. Besides, the polite told me that we can go for a free flight next time. He recommended come in winter next time when will got more wales appears.

Everyone at Air Kaikoura aero club was very friendly and welcoming, Jack our pilot was very knowledgeable and we actually saw 1 sperm whale, that stayed on the surface for ages so we got lots of photos, then we also saw 2 hump back whales as well, we missed the orcas, but it was still an amazing flight. I would happily recommend this company.

Always an experience, flying in such a small aircraft! We saw 2 Spermwhales and a big group of Dolphins. The team is extremely professional and well organized, huge recommendation from me.

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.

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!

First I was thinking if going or not because we did also te boat cruise couple of days ago, but after all I jave to say it was absolutely amazing experince and I’m glad I did it! You can see whales from other perspective and finally you can enjoy how they are big!! Also you can enjoy view over Kaikoura Penninsula and mountains! And last but not least all the Air Kaikoura staffs were really nice :) thank you once again 🤍

Awesome tour well worth the money

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!

Highly recommend! Air Kaikoura and our pilot Alara were so lovely! We were flexible on timings so were more than happy to wait for the 11am flight rather than take the 10am one we originally booked. This meant that we joined some others with the hope of increasing our chances of seeing whales. We were able to travel to a whale sighting faster than a boat and 40 minutes was a good amount of time to be up in the air. We were lucky enough to see a humpback whale and many many dolphins! I felt the flight was reasonably priced and the views are stunning …even without seeing any marine life! Thank you so much!!

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

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!

Great company to go whale spotting with. They timed the flight perfectly and knew exactly where the whales would be. Incredible experience.

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.