WE ARE OPEN!!
Daily between 0900-1530 we are open for business. Our tours are operating (weather permitting and minimum passenger numbers achieved) under Alert Level 2 Guidelines.
- If you are unwell, have been to a place of interest in the last 14-days or are awaiting a covid test please stay home.
- Contact tracing is required so we ask you to scan in with the covid tracer app or use the manual sign-in option provided.
- We ask that you adhere to a minimum of 1m physical distancing.
- Tour capacity has been reduced to 24 passengers to support physical distancing.
- We ask that you wear a face covering.
- Our cleaning procedures have been enhanced and hand sanitizer is available.
- We ask that you listen to all instructions provided by our team and please be patient.
We look forward to welcoming you back.
Be Safe and Be Kind
The team at Whale Watch Kaikōura
Whale Watching tours operate every day except Christmas Day
Whale Watch ® Kaikōura is New Zealand’s ultimate year round nature experience offering visitors exciting close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales. An impressive 95% success rate means that you are guaranteed an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. The minimum age limit for children traveling on a Whale Watch tour is 3yrs+. See our Child Policy for further details. Due to popularity, advanced bookings are essential.
Times mentioned below are check-in times only, please do not come earlier than the times specified.
Captain’s Cabin - Looking for greater comfort and exclusivity? The Captain’s Cabin is situated in the wheelhouse alongside the captain and watch keeper. This cabin provides our guests with exclusive access to the captain as they go about their duties as well as a dedicated tour host for the duration of the tour.
Ocean Cabin - The main passenger cabin is enclosed and large outside decks offer great viewing and photo opportunities. Spacious air-conditioned interiors are fitted with comfortable seating while large plasma screens display our award-winning marine wildlife animations. Passenger numbers for each tour are kept well below our vessel carrying capacity to ensure your tour experience remains a personal one.
