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    Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

    761 Reviews
    #1 of 7 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Dunedin
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    Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
    Open today: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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    “Yellow Eyed Penguins and More on an Enjoyable Morning Excursion”

    I really like penguins and wanted to see the Yellow Eyed penguins they have in this part of New... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Lynne M
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    Burlington, Massachusetts
    “What an incredible day!”

    I did the entire tour yesterday - 20.07.2018 – starting with Larnach Castle, the boat trip with... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    MiriamSpengler
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    Hamburg, Germany
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    The crew of Monarch Wildlife Cruises and Tours take great delight and pride in getting our guests closer to our unique southern ocean wildlife, and to our glorious scenery.The Otago Peninsula and harbour is renowned for it's breeding populations of...more
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Yellow Eyed Penguins and More on an Enjoyable Morning Excursion

    I really like penguins and wanted to see the Yellow Eyed penguins they have in this part of New Zealand, so we booked the Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour with Penguin Place during a spring cruise. I did see the penguins and more. We met the...More

    Thank Lynne M
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    What an incredible day!

    I did the entire tour yesterday - 20.07.2018 – starting with Larnach Castle, the boat trip with stunning views of the Peninsula and the ocean and at the end of the day I visited the Penguin Center. I had the best time and enjoyed every...More

    Thank MiriamSpengler
    Reviewed 14 July 2018
    Wonderful experience.

    4 hours of enjoyable harbour cruising with excellent and highly interesting commentary along the way, history, natural history, geography and more. Plenty of wildlife to see also. really hospitable & knowledgeable hosts in Buddy & Aaron; thanks guys. A most enjoyable afternoon.

    Thank DKnelson2018
    Reviewed 13 July 2018
    HARBOUR CRUISE

    We arrived in Dunedin on board a cruise ship and took this harbour cruise which left the jetty close to where our ship was moored. The cruise was on a small boat out to the entrance to the harbour to view albatross nests (with young...More

    Thank AGEDNOMAD
    Reviewed 9 July 2018 via mobile
    A step above

    While in Dunedin we went to the isite to book a tour of the Larnach castle. Since we were on foot, she recommended Monarch tours. Then we were upsold to the wildlife cruise, and then they totally hooked us when they said penguins. The gentleman...More

    Thank Kenneth O
    Reviewed 7 July 2018
    Wildlife cruise

    Took the 60 minute cruise and highly recommend. It is a small boat so not too many people. We saw cormorants, seals, seal pups, albatrosses, and other sea birds. Binoculars and warm coats are provided. Commentary was excellent and the staff were friendly and circled...More

    Thank Kay C
    Reviewed 23 June 2018 via mobile
    Wildlife Cruise

    My husband and I loved this cruise. We were lucky enough to have the most beautiful weather and also an albatross on board! The albatross had crash landed, wss rescued, rested and was being released. Buddy's commentary was excellent, very informative and he pointed out...More

    Thank ering450
    Reviewed 12 June 2018 via mobile
    Lovely trip

    We booked a 4hour cruise from Dunedin.it was well organised, staff were friendly and attentive. Commentary very helpful.Saw some wildlife during the cruise. Although the weather was cold and wet waterproof jackets hotdrinks and a well placed heater kept us warm. Well recommended.🖒🖒

    Thank pinkpepper7
    Reviewed 4 June 2018 via mobile
    Larnach Castle and wildlife cruise

    Our tour guide Bruce was amazing. Really knowledgeable and looked after his charges well. Lovely guy

    Thank MarkandCherie H
    Reviewed 3 June 2018
    A real highlight

    We were driving passed the wharf as the boat pulled in and decided to stop. Am so glad we did because the hour long trip to see the albatross was magical. We were lucky to have great weather, calm seas and only a score of...More

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    Mahima A
    1 March 2018|
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    Response from Judith P | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry only saw this after your date to go. For a person with back problems it should be OK. You would need to keep a tight hold of a toddler
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    Sue G
    3 February 2017|
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    Response from Patrick N | Reviewed this property |
    Yes it should do, as the trip lasts an hour. Staff are very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
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    feldene
    12 January 2016|
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    Response from MonarchWildlife | Property representative |
    Hi Feldene, I believe I have answered your other question - which covers this one. Kind regards, Chris Monarch Wildlife Cruises
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