Seal Swims, Kayaks And Albatross Trips
Four wildlife trips, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $82.27 to $226.97; one lists pickup.
Four marine wildlife tours in Kaikoura start from $82.27 per person and run up to $226.97, with durations from 2.5 hours to a full 11-hour day trip. Options include a seal swim, two sea kayak paddles, and an albatross watching trip with hotel pickup in Christchurch. Weather and sea conditions decide whether each tour departs and what you see.
Seal Swim, 2.5 Hours
2 hours 30 minutes · Seal Swim Kaikoura
Guided tour with gear.
from $101.57 per person Check availability →
Common Questions
How Much Do The Seal Swim, Kayak And Albatross Tours Cost?
Prices run from $82.27 per person for the Seal Kayak, 3 Hours up to $226.97 per person for the Albatross Encounter Day Trip. The Seal Swim, 2.5 Hours starts at $101.57 per person and the Wildlife Sea Kayak Tour at $93.62 per person. All four tours offer free cancellation.
How Long Do These Tours Last?
The Seal Kayak, 3 Hours and the Wildlife Sea Kayak Tour each last 3 hours. The Seal Swim, 2.5 Hours runs 150 minutes in total. The Albatross Encounter Day Trip is the longest at 11 hours.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
The Seal Swim, 2.5 Hours includes a wetsuit and sets a minimum age of 12, while the Albatross Encounter Day Trip includes hotel pickup in Christchurch. For the two kayak tours, wetsuits and pickup are not stated. Weather and sea conditions decide whether any given swim, paddle or boat trip goes ahead, so check with the operator before departure.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours In This Category?
If you want to get in the water, the Seal Swim, 2.5 Hours is the only swim option, with a maximum group of 10. The Seal Kayak and the Wildlife Sea Kayak Tour are both paddling trips; the Seal Kayak caps groups at 14, while the Wildlife Sea Kayak Tour has no stated group limit. The Albatross Encounter Day Trip is watching only, takes up to 50 people, and departs from your Christchurch hotel.
Compare The Four Wildlife Trips Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Sea Kayak Tour | 3 hours | $93.62 per person | ★ 4.8 (504) | Not listed |
| Seal Kayak, 3 Hours | 3 hours | $82.27 per person | ★ 5.0 (450) | Not listed |
| Seal Swim, 2.5 Hours | 2 hours 30 minutes | $101.57 per person | ★ 5.0 (284) | Not listed |
| Albatross Encounter Day Trip | 11 hours | $226.97 per person | 2 reviews | Included |
