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Kayaking in Kaikoura
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- Sail across the Kaikoura waters for an amazing whale-watching experience on a modern catamaran.
- Enjoy comfortable seating within the spacious and air-conditioned enclosed passenger cabins.
- Upgrade your ticket to VIP Captain's Cabin for greater comfort and exclusivities like priority boarding, transport, and cold drinks with a delicious local food pack.
- Learn about Kaikoura’s marine wildlife through the virtual display of “World of the Whales.”
- Capture beautiful photos of the surrounding view on the outside deck.
- Look out for marine mammals such as whales, seals, dolphins, and different species of sea birds.
- Feel welcomed and completely safe with a friendly team of experienced captains and tour hosts.
Inclusions
- 3-hour whale-watching cruise
- Spacious air-conditioned interiors
- Access to outside decks
- Marine wildlife animation on plasma TVs
- Free Wi-Fi aboard the cruise
- Priority boarding and transport (optional)
- Business-class seating (optional)
- Full-tour English narration (optional)
- Access to all other passenger areas (optional)
- Locally-made food boxes and cold drinks (optional)
- Exclusive viewing area on the top deck (optional)
The ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- Ocean Cabin
- VIP Captain’s Cabin
- Requests to upgrade bookings after the tour check-in begins will not include a food pack.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Escape to Kaikoura on a comfy day trip! Witness giant sperm whales, explore a lively seal colony, and indulge in Canterbury wines.
- Get round-trip hotel transfers from Christchurch, jump aboard a boat with an English-speaking guide, and learn about the town’s links to the Maori tribes.
- Spot whales breaching Kaikoura waters, look out for dolphins and humpbacks and watch an animated film picturing Kaikoura’s hidden fauna.
- Stretch your legs on your way back and stop by a vineyard to sip on some delicious fine wines and even meet the winemakers, all if time permits.
Inclusions
- 10-hour day trip to Kaikoura Whale Watch
- Round-trip hotel transfers in AC coach from Christchurch
- English-speaking guide
- Whale-watching tour by boat
- Fur seal colony viewing
- Vineyard visit and wine tasting (if time permits)
- Tip: Watch for the "blow" (puff of air) before whales come to the surface. It's your cue to snap pics! The blow is V-shaped for sperm whales and heart-shaped for humpbacks.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible.
- This trip accommodates 35 participants.
- Wineries close at 5pm daily and on some holidays as well. In such cases, a stop may not be possible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Take to the skies and marvel at mighty Sperm Whales in all their glory – from head to tail!
- Fly low (as low as 150 meters!) over the ocean on this 30-minute whale-watching helicopter ride from Kaikoura.
- Get unobstructed views of the coastal shores and Kaikoura Seaward Mountain Ranges, with guaranteed window seats.
- Spot massive Sperm Whales – they're up to 18 meters long! Learn loads about these 60-ton behemoths during the engaging briefing.
- Go further offshore on the 40-minute flight or opt for the full experience with a 60-minute flight circling Mt. Fyffe.
Inclusions
- 30/40/60-minute flight (as per option selected)
- Informative briefing
Exclusions
- Hotel Transfers
- Audio guide
- Tip: Keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins – they sometimes join the whale-watching party.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Seal the deal on your visit to Kaikoura with a remarkable wildlife kayaking experience with expert guides.
- Don't miss out on the chance to get up close and personal with adorable fur seals and the rare blue penguins!
- With GORE-TEX dry pants and bonus dry bags for your camera included, you're all set for a splash-free adventure.
- Safety is key with briefing, gear, and even paddling lessons, so this experience is perfect for beginners too.
- Opt for the sunset evening tour for stunning views of the sunset as you kayak.
Inclusions
- Kayaking experience in Kaikoura
- Expert guide
- All equipment & training
- Family kayaking (optional)
- Sunset evening classic tour (optional)
- Tip: Even if you're not a morning person, join the 8:30 AM tour for the best interactions with marine life.
- It is recommended you bring sunglasses, a cap, running shoes or sandals, drinking water, a camera and a towel.
- The guided family kayaking tour requires a minimum of 2 guests.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.