Reviews and travel ratings on Monarch Wildlife Cruises in New Zealand (91% from 27 reviews) albatross, penguins, seals & much more
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davidm
Ranking: 9/10
It was recommended by a colleague and we are glad to have gone. This boat trip around Tairoa head was excellent value wi…
It was recommended by a colleague and we are glad to have gone. This boat trip around Tairoa head was excellent value with knowledgeable commentary about the birds, seals etc....
Annette
Ranking: 10/10
Monarch’s ‘tour 3 full day Otago peninsula package from Dunedin’ was a great and economical way to see some of the…
Monarch’s ‘tour 3 full day Otago peninsula package from Dunedin’ was a great and economical way to see some of the region’s natural treasures. Ample time was spent at each of the three destinations and very scenic routes were taken to get to these destinations. Got to sea plenty of wildlife, including the albatross and yellow eyed penguins, despite it being towards the end of the viewing/fledgling season (March). Having a different guide/driver for each leg of the journey was entertaining and all were very friendly and knowledgeable – there was no scripted relentless twaddle which many tour guides robotically deliver. Monarch’s customer service in booking this trip was fantastic, as was the pre- and post tour hotel pick up and drop off service.
Rosemary Macdonald
Ranking: 9/10
Fantastic cruise, saw penguins, albatross, seals up close, staff great
Fantastic cruise, saw penguins, albatross, seals up close, staff great
John Winter
Ranking: 9/10
Cruise from Dunedin. Pickup from campsite. V.good knowledge of the boat crew re birds, local history etc. Good tour of y…
Cruise from Dunedin. Pickup from campsite. V.good knowledge of the boat crew re birds, local history etc. Good tour of yellow eyed penquin colony organised as part of tour.
Terry Phillips
Ranking: 10/10
1 1/4 hr trip of Otago Peninsular. $45 each. Boat took us out to Pacific Ocean, saw seals,penquins,albatrosses,many sea …
1 1/4 hr trip of Otago Peninsular. $45 each. Boat took us out to Pacific Ocean, saw seals,penquins,albatrosses,many sea birds. Brilliant. Captain & Crew excellent.
purplekat99
Ranking: 8/10
A great afternoon on the water! If you love albatross, this is for you. Didn't see any penguins or dolphins on my trip, …
A great afternoon on the water! If you love albatross, this is for you. Didn't see any penguins or dolphins on my trip, but it's nature, so what can you do. Every trip is different.
HovingL
Ranking: 9/10
Wildlife cruise, Otago Peninsula.
Wildlife cruise, Otago Peninsula.
DimitriD
Ranking: 9/10
Very friendly staff, very enthusiastic about the wildlife, good with kids.
Very friendly staff, very enthusiastic about the wildlife, good with kids.
ChristineM
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent Commentarty - but not clear enough sighting of Albatross in flight.
Excellent Commentarty - but not clear enough sighting of Albatross in flight.
GrahamM
Ranking: 10/10
Very interesting - staff tried hard to find flying Albatross.
Very interesting - staff tried hard to find flying Albatross.
SimonR
Ranking: 7/10
Boat trip to Otago-peninsula. Not bad, the Albatross were fantasic. Expensive.
Boat trip to Otago-peninsula. Not bad, the Albatross were fantasic. Expensive.
Max
Ranking: 10/10
Very imformative quide.
Very imformative quide.
stephanie
Ranking: 8/10
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very small group on the boat. A little more time to watch the seals would have been …
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very small group on the boat. A little more time to watch the seals would have been nice.
Coastal Otago (South Island, NZ)