Join our friendly local experts aboard our classic vessel the Monarch for a truly enchanting wildlife cruise.
The Otago Peninsula is home to a wonderful array of wildlife including marine mammals, albatrosses, penguins and other ocean birds. This fascinating cruise will take you on a journey around the spectacular Taiaroa Head - the worlds only mainland nesting place of albatross. Enjoy watching our native furseals play on the rocks and sometimes see New Zealand sea lions basking on the white sandy beaches.
If you are lucky enough, you may even catch a glimpse of the dolphins and other marine mammals that frequent this beautiful part of New Zealand. So come along and enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors with the highly acclaimed Monarch Cruises and Tours!
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Was a great trip, weather was cold but still loved it the team were all very informative would recommend it and would go again.
The crew were knowledgeable. The vessel was exceptional and the experience was uniquely special, loved my trip❤️
Highly recommend this amazing experience! We spotted 4 different species of albatross and 2 seals (with the help of the great crew obviously). It's a bit difficult to reach if you don't have your own car. But otherwise, fantastic experience!
A great trip! Boat was comfortable, warm jackets and binoculars were provided, but best of all just a really passionate and well informed crew who provided lots of insights about wildlife and the natural environment, and who carefully manoeuvred the boat to make sure everyone got to see. We LOVED it!
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joanb1 from New Zealand wrote on 22 June 2025
June cruise
Good experience. Very clear information given. Enjoyed seeing the albatross and chicks and also a seal and young and a sea lion in the water.