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Whale Watching Boats And Day Trips
Three whale watching trips, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $101.85 to $221.29; one lists pickup.
Kaikoura whale watching boat tours in this category run from $101.85 to $221.29 per person, with total lengths from 3 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours. One option departs from the Whale Watch Kaikoura base with 150 minutes on the water; the other two are full-day trips from Christchurch, one a small-group tour capped at 16 people. All are watch-only trips, and weather and sea conditions decide departures and sightings.
Whale Day Tour, Meal Included
10 hours · Cheeky Kea Tours
Guided tour with lunch.
from $212 per person Check availability →
Common Questions
How Much Do Whale Watching Boat Tours And Day Trips Cost?
Prices start at $101.85 per person for the 3 hours 30 minutes boat trip and go up to $221.29 per person for the 11-hour day trip. The 10-hour Whale Day Tour is $212.00 per person.
How Long Are These Tours?
The shortest option lasts 3 hours 30 minutes in total, with 150 minutes of that on the water. The two day trips from Christchurch run 10 hours and 11 hours; the 10-hour tour includes 120 minutes on the water, while time on the water is not stated for the 11-hour trip.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
The 10-hour Whale Day Tour includes a meal and pickup from Christchurch; meals and pickup are not stated for the other two, so check with the operator before you book. All three tours show free cancellation, and all are watch-only, with no one in the water. Weather and sea conditions decide whether a trip departs and what is seen.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours In This Category?
For a shorter visit, the 3 hours 30 minutes trip from the Whale Watch Kaikoura base carries up to 116 people, spends 150 minutes on the water and holds a 4.5 rating from 3,057 reviews. For a full day from Christchurch, the 10-hour small-group tour takes at most 16 guests and rates 4.6 from 332 reviews, while the 11-hour trip takes up to 20 and rates 4.4 from 197 reviews.
Compare The Three Whale Watching Trips Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Watch Kaikoura Boat | 3 hours 30 minutes | $101.85 per person | ★ 4.5 (3,057) | Not stated | Not listed |
| Whale Day Tour, Meal Included | 10 hours | $212 per person | ★ 4.6 (332) | Included | Included |
| 11-Hour Whale Day Trip | 11 hours | $221.29 per person | ★ 4.4 (197) | Not stated | Not listed |
