Our Tours & Kaikōura Day Tours

Our Tours & Kaikōura Day Tours

Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with the worlds largest toothed predator the Giant Sperm Whale in their natural environment at all times of the year, our 95% success rate means we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale.

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Ocean's 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.

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VIP - Captain's Cabin

The VIP 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.

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Whale Watch Gift Voucher

Kaikōura is a marine lovers paradise, with marine mammals encounter available all year round. Give the gift of Nature!

Nau Mai Haere Mai Ki Whale Watch Kaikoura  

 

50% OFF Winter Whale Sale T's & C's

  • PARTIAL REFUNDS DO NOT APPLY - In the event of a partial refund the recipient may exchange the remaining value within the Whale Watch Gift Shop or towards the purchase of another Whale Watch Tour. This applies to both combo's & direct 50% off tickets (1st May-30th September).

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL OUR CUSTOMERS:

  • We will be carrying out some much-needed work to repair and upgrade our public carparking area.
  • This work will begin from Thursday 15th August 2024 and weather permitting will be completed on the 30th of Sept 2024.
  • We will do what we can to minimize disruption, unfortunately with this kind of project some disruption will be inevitable.
  • We ask you to please follow safety signs, stay behind any safety barriers and listen to any instruction given to you by our team or lead contractor.
  • If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us directly on 0800 655 121 (within NZ)
  • We apologies for any inconvenience this work may cause.