96 Esplanade,
Kaikōura 7300,
New Zealand
Albatross Encounter
Albatross Encounter Kaikoura
Welcome to Kaikōura, where majestic birds soar and dive over stunning waters beneath endless sky. Discover many species of albatross and pelagic birds on your Albatross Encounter tour, an unforgettable experience in one of New Zealand’s most breath-taking destinations.
Your Albatross Tour off the Kaikōura Coast
A short boat ride and you're in an entirely new world, where you'll discover a large variety of pelagic birds including albatross, shearwaters, petrels, penguins, gannets, skuas, terns and more.
You're on-board a boat designed just for this experience, giving you the best perspectives to watch and take photos. With a maximum of only 11 others on each tour, it's an intimate and special experience that brings you as close to the wildlife as possible. For photographers it's a dream come true!
Our staff, on-board identification guides and souvenir information pack will help you learn about what you're seeing - or you can just stand back and let the wonder of nature overwhelm your senses.
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Phone
03 319 6777
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Opening Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Reviews
2 months ago
Hila Gold Chocron
A truly amazing experience! The professional and friendly crew took care of everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, all with a big smile. We saw hundreds of dolphins—both from a distance and up close—jumping, swimming, and showing curiosity. The crew also provided interesting and entertaining explanations throughout the trip. We came back so happy and satisfied! Highly recommended!
3 months ago
Ben Harper
Simply the best thing I have ever done in my 25 years on this planet. I cannot stress how enjoyable this experience was. The trip was ran perfectly with super helpful and friendly staff who made sure everything went as it should do. Had 5 opportunities to swim with the dolphins and they were super inquisitive every time. If you are in NZ let alone Kaikora this is a must do thing, please add it to you trip plans and Bucket Lists!
3 months ago
Daniele Tumino
This was a life changing experience, starting form the professionalism and enthusiasm of the staff to the marvel of these wild dolphins. I will bring this memory with me for the rest of my life. Everything was organised so well that we had just to enjoy the swim and let the dusky dolphins swim around us. No words can actually describe the emotions you just have to do it to be able understand the feeling, swim in the ocean, observe nature happening around you. Amazing, just amazing!
4 months ago
beth anne
Fantastic experience being able to swim with lots of dolphins in their natural habitat. Swam in one spot for a full hour as dolphins did not stray from where we were. The staff Rob and Tom were exceptional from start to finish, friendly, attentive, knowledgable and approachable! Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone.
