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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!
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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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.
Lesley DuMez fromNew Zealand wrote on 17 August 2025
Fabulous Monarch trip
Wow this trip was amazing and great value for money. Royal Albatross flew right by the boat. Saw seals, cormorant colony and Buller albatross as well. Scenery spectacular. Everyone should do this trip! I loved it.
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
elainew7 fromUnited Kingdom wrote on 14 August 2025
Incredible hour
Loved this tour - We saw so many albatross and the crew were so informative and lovely - Also massive bonus that they let you borrow a big coat and binoculars!
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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.