Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours
Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours
Port To Port Cruises And Wildlife Tours
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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Experience Otago Harbour and beyond...........
Experience for yourself the unique natural attractions that Dunedin has to offer by joining one of our world class Otago Harbour cruises.
We offer 2 hour cruises around the Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head, wildlife capital of New Zealand.
We also offer a harbour ferry service from Portobello to Port Chalmers, return.
Portobello, New Zealand
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2023
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Ingrid van
Wellington, New Zealand6 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Great little boat with some great sightseeing for adults and kids.
Rachel is great to tell all about the wildlife, history and other ships in the area.
Rachel is great to tell all about the wildlife, history and other ships in the area.
Written 3 December 2023
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miren salsamendi
4 contributions
We booked it at the last minute. Small group. Well managed. The skeeper, Rachel, did a great job. Very knowledgeable and she delivered on her promises for the trip. Saw albratros and many other birds plus seals and sea lions. She was very nice. Strongly recommend this tour.
Written 30 November 2023
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Julie A
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
Great wee trip across the harbour from
Port Chalmers to Portobello. Rachel was informative and very responsive to my requests. Made it all very easy. Strong, as managed to lift and position the e-bikes with ease. Great instruction when lifting bikes off. Thank you Julie A
Port Chalmers to Portobello. Rachel was informative and very responsive to my requests. Made it all very easy. Strong, as managed to lift and position the e-bikes with ease. Great instruction when lifting bikes off. Thank you Julie A
Written 27 November 2023
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Sharon S
Dunedin, New Zealand11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great day out on the Port to Port Ferry Cruise from Port Chalmers to Portobello with Rachel. And we got to take our wee dog Archie. Lovely Blue Cod Lunch at Portobello Hotel. A stop at Quarantine Island both ways, beautiful views and calm crossing. Lots of cyclists taking advantage of the crossing too. Have done the Wildlife Cruise with Rachel previously and can thoroughly recommend both options. Great skipper, informative commentary and perfect host 😊
Written 26 November 2023
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Heather D
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This was really a magical experience for me and my children. I was so impressed with how Rachel spotted animals from such a distance and got us close enough to really see them in their element. We saw birds and other wildlife that we would never have been able to see on our own. Rachel was also very accommodating to our cruise schedule, so I could relax and enjoy the harbour cruise. Highly recommend!
Written 18 November 2023
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RachelM6122
Thank you so much! Im so pleased to hear all of this!
I really appreciate your time and efforts to write a review! And Im so happy to hear it was magical and you were able to relax:)
Rachel:)
Written 26 November 2023
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estherfranz
Zurich, Switzerland13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Rachel was just great. She showed us wonderful wildlife and told us so much about the animals we could see and the Otago Peninsula. It was just a great experience.
Written 13 November 2023
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RachelM6122
Thank you so much! Your time and efforts (and support) are much appreciated:)
Thanks so much:)
Rachel
Written 26 November 2023
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Jacqui M
12 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was a super efficient and enjoyable way to complete the loop of the Otago Harbour Cycleway. The ferry was on time, loading the bikes was easy (including heavy e-bikes), quick safety briefing and we took off.
Rachael provided an informative and interesting commentary as we crossed the harbour. Highly recommend this trip.
Rachael provided an informative and interesting commentary as we crossed the harbour. Highly recommend this trip.
Written 12 November 2023
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RachelM6122
Thank you so much! I appreciate your summary of wjhat you experienced so others can find us and know what to expect!
Thank you! :)
Rachel:)
Written 26 November 2023
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Grace Mackenzie
Dunedin, New Zealand3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
After 8 years of living in Dunedin, my husband and I were stoked to finally experience the Otago Peninsula by boat for our wedding anniversary! We were treated to numerous albatross sightings near Taiaroa Head, some swooping within metres of us - simply stunning. Other highlights were the seal pups sunning themselves on shore, and the close up views of a gajillion other birds (give or take a few). I was thankful we were given binoculars to appreciate the detail!
Rachel was top notch as a tour guide, quick to respond to questions beforehand and bending over backwards to make a last minute booking feasible for us. Would thoroughly recommend this tour to locals and visitors alike.
Rachel was top notch as a tour guide, quick to respond to questions beforehand and bending over backwards to make a last minute booking feasible for us. Would thoroughly recommend this tour to locals and visitors alike.
Written 12 November 2023
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RachelM6122
Thank you so much Grace! I truley appreciate your 'from the heart' review!
Im so happy this was possible for us! It was a magical cruise for us all, including me, and and so happy it was such an eventful trip too!
It was meant to be, for sure!
I really appreciate your time and efforts to write this review for us:)
Happy aniversary to you both:)
Rachel:)
Written 26 November 2023
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Doug W
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Super friendly service & on time. A must do if you want to do the harbour loop bike ride. You can book either way but just need to google search which route you want. Either Port Chalmers to Portobello or visa versa.
Written 11 November 2023
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RachelM6122
Thank you for this! Your coments will help others, no doubt.
Its very much appreciated, that you have taken the time to do this:)
Thanks
Rachel
Written 13 November 2023
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Stijn H
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Great wildlife cruise with lots of interesting information, kid friendly and very knowledgeable about the wildlife! Great experience!
Written 11 November 2023
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RachelM6122
Thank you so much for this!
Your compliments are much appreciated! Im so happy you had a great experience with me.
Happy and safe travels:)
Rachel:)
Written 13 November 2023
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RobertHElkGrove
Elk Grove9 contributions
My wife and I arrive at Dunedin on December 8 at 07:30 on Celebrity's Millenium and leave at 17:00. What tour times do you have during this time and do you pick-up passengers at the Cruise Ship? Thank you! Bob Hare
Hi Robert,
Apologies for the delay, I didnt realize there was a message here for us!
There are a couple of options.
One is to join us for a wildlife cruise of approx 1.5 hours from Port Chalmers.
You will see albatross, seals, sea birds and maybe penguins. Cost is $90 per person.
At 1:25pm is best, but if you would like to do this in the morning this is also possible at 10:10am. However the morning trip is alot busier than the afternoon trip on this day.
If youd like to also visit Larnach Castle or the Maritime Museum and free time in Portobello, we can accommodate this also. You will also get the wildlife cruise mentioned above. Then you will move on to the other activity, Time will be 10am until 3:30pm (museum) or 10am until 4pm (castle).
Prices are $125 (museum) or $239 (castle).
Prices are for each person.
Please let me know how else I can help? Once I know roughly what you are after I can give you more details on these tours:)
Many thanks
Rachel:)