The Whale Watch experience is a must do in Kaikoura and the reason for our drive down this part of the coast (plus buying a crayfish from a road side caravan). We went out in ideal conditions on a well maintained boat with a helpful and informative crew and saw so much wildlife I have forgotten what half of it... More

I would say if your going to Kaikoura, then a whale trip is a must. It is really special seeing the whales in their natural environment. However, the sperm whales are a little wooden, they just bob up and down like a log in the water, then dive down to the depths of the ocean. If you wish to do... More

This is not a review of the actual cruise experience because we chose not to go. We called at there office, not certain what the cruise involved and whether we wanted to go. The woman on reception could not have been more unhelpful or unpleasant if she tried. We got the impression that as they are a monopoly her attitude... More

The whale watch cruise is highly recommended. The crew is extremely knowledgeable and professional. Great views of whales and if you're lucky pods of playful dolphins More

We squeezed this in on our way to the airport to fly home! We were tempted by the dolphin experience but neither of us is strong swimmers so erred on the side of caution. The operation is very well organized, and our guide (though new) was interesting. The time they quote for you to check in allows a generous buffer,... More

HIghly Recommend this tour..Worth the drive from Christchurch with beautiful Scenery along the way there. I captured on video one of the whales on his dive down. A must see when you are in this part of New Zealand. More

I loved every minute of this trip. From the moment we left the harbour to the moment we returned we were filled with knowledgable and witty information from our team. Then we had the good fortune of seeing 3 whales and 100s of dolphins and seals on our 2hour 15minute trip. Everything from booking to disembarking the boat is treated... More

Having watched whales from a small boat in the Azores we wondered if a trip on a larger boat would be a disappointment. It was not. We were seated inside on comfortable seats on the fast transit out to the site while we were given an introduction and presentation on the large TV screen. When we got on to the... More

Amazing experience, from the ladies at check in to the awesome crew and marine biologist on board, and thier experience and knowledge was second to none. We saw three whales and raced along with a pod of over 200 dusky dolphins,some of them leaping and doing acrobatics, and the Albatross just cruising along the waves next to the boat was... More