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Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise
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Portobello
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please be aware there could be sea spray at times, please dress warmly, just incase.
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Please wear a facemask if you have been recently unwell.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more.
Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat.
Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration.
-Fully commentated. -Quality binoculars provided.
-We pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks.
-See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay.
-Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lio...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced guides
Use of high quality binoculars for adults.
Small-group tours
Live commentary on board
Wildlife Identification sheet provided
Meeting Points
Departure
837 Portobello Road
400 metres before the Portobello township if coming from Dunedin. Look for the small brown boatshed with a signage reading 'Wildlife and Ferry'. Please use Google Maps for accurate address position, not Apple Maps.
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Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours
Small group tours, fast custom built vessel. Comfortable, warm, enclosed cabin, or open outer deck.
On our tour.....
-Approx. 2 hours duration, if joining from Portobello. Or 1.5 hours if joining from Port Chalmers by default, unless specified.
-Fully commentated.
-Travel from the most scenic part of the harbor, pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks.
-See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay.
-View wading birds and look for penguins sea lions and shags as we cruise past roosting and feeding areas.
-See/learn about the historic pilots houses, search light and gun emplacements and the old whaling stations.
-Take the time to cruise around Taiaroa Head, exploring the shallow bays to view fur seals and nesting colonies of shags, albatross, sea birds, marine mammals such as dolphins and more.
Usual departure times are 10am, 1:15pm, 4:00pm.
Please advise which times you'd prefer.
Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/operating commercial vessels on Otago Harbour, including dredger, coastguard, harbourmaster and more.
Modern, comfortable, safe, fast and custom built boat.
Approx 1.5 hours -2 hours in duration.
-Fully commentated. -Quality binoculars provided.
-We pass by the historic Quarantine Stations and old shipwrecks.
-See and learn about the fishing boats, workboats, dredges and ships as we pass Port Chalmers and Careys Bay.
-Look for albatross, penguins, seals, sea lio...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced guides
Use of high quality binoculars for adults.
Small-group tours
Live commentary on board
Wildlife Identification sheet provided
Meeting Points
Departure
837 Portobello Road
400 metres before the Portobello township if coming from Dunedin. Look for the small brown boatshed with a signage reading 'Wildlife and Ferry'. Please use Google Maps for accurate address position, not Apple Maps.
