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Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional Cruise/Flight Tour] 3.5hr Whale Watching Cruise in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand (Free Wi-Fi on Board + E-ticket No Printing Required)

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Discover 16 Experiences in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated December 31, 2025, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From EUR 48.85 per person, with an average total of EUR 91.94. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 302 verified reviews, Experiences Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.1.

This week's most popular Experiences: "Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat", with 229 reviews and a 4.3 rating.

Now on Trip.com: "Whale Watch Kaikoura", a 3-hour adventure in Kaikoura!

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Whale Watch Kaikoura
Duration: 3 hrs
English
From€85.82
Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional Cruise/Flight Tour]
Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
28 booked
From€86.85
3.5hr Whale Watching Cruise in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand (Free Wi-Fi on Board + E-ticket No Printing Required)
English
From€83.63
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
Duration: 11 hrs
English
4.2/5
Good· 67 reviews
From€187.90
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Duration: 210 mins
English
4.3/5
Good· 229 reviews
From€90.72
Whale Watch Kaikoura Experience with Optional VIP Viewing Cabin (Close-up Whale Watching, Over 95% Success Rate)
Duration: 1.5–2 hrs
English
From€82.65
Kaikoura whale watching cruise [Please check availability before booking]
Duration: 3 hrs
English
From€132.11
Kaikoura Sea Fishing in South Island, New Zealand - Captain IAN (Experienced Local Captain + Lobster Catching and Fishing at Sea)
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 2 reviews· 86 booked
From€75.04
New Zealand South Island Kaikoura fishing cruise with lobster, Captain Steve/Tomo, RodFather
Duration: 4 hrs
English
1.0/5
· 1 review
From€76.63
Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Whale Watching at Sea]
Duration: 3–3.5 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 1 review· 118 booked
From€83.67
Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain TOMO in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Local Crew + Lobster Catching]
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
5.0/5
Excellent· 2 reviews
From€48.85
Kaikoura Fishing with Captain TOMO/IAN [Deep Sea Fishing & Lobster Catching]
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
23 booked
From€75.26
Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Melcome in New Zealand's South Island [Led by an Experienced Captain, Even Beginners Can Reel in Fish and Catch Giant Lobsters]
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
From€71.71
Captain Steve's Kaikoura Sea Fishing in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Captain, Deep Sea Fishing + Crayfish Potting Dual Experience]
Duration: 2–4 hrs
English
From€91.49
Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Ian in New Zealand's South Island [Local experienced captain leads fishing trips, catch giant crayfish]
Duration: 2.5 hrs
English
From€86.55
Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour in South Island, New Zealand - Regular Whale Watching Group - Go out to sea to watch the giant sperm whale - Go out to sea to watch the global whale migration in the northern and southern hemisphere / a variety of wild animals
Duration: 3–4 hrs
English
From€112.16

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Reviews: Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Guest User2024-09-21

As this is a weather and nature/wildlife dependent activity, there is never a 100% guarantee that you will see whales. So, do approach with an open mind. The alternative nature tour offered was equally rewarding. We got to watch several dolphin pods playing, swimming near the catamaran and jumping off the waters, seals, several varieties of sea birds, albatrosses running on the water’s edge to take flight and so on. So, I still had a fun day.

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Reviews: Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Guest User2024-06-05

One of the things we love about New-Zeeland, is the fact that wildlife is kept wild. This also means that there is a big distance with the sperm whale. Therefore it’s sometimes hard to see or imagine how big they are We encountered 4 of them. One time they were swimming with them 3 next to each other. Even the crew was exited about this. We were lucky and the sea was also pretty calm, thank god for that haha. Crew was funny and kept us entertained. Don’t forget to look back when you are outside on the boat to see the mountain range. However, if we would do it again, we probably would go on a plane tour!

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Top picks for Kaikoura Experiences

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Whale Watch Kaikoura

Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional Cruise/Flight Tour]

3.5hr Whale Watching Cruise in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand (Free Wi-Fi on Board + E-ticket No Printing Required)

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Whale Watch Kaikoura Experience with Optional VIP Viewing Cabin (Close-up Whale Watching, Over 95% Success Rate)

Kaikoura whale watching cruise [Please check availability before booking]

Kaikoura Sea Fishing in South Island, New Zealand - Captain IAN (Experienced Local Captain + Lobster Catching and Fishing at Sea)

New Zealand South Island Kaikoura fishing cruise with lobster, Captain Steve/Tomo, RodFather

Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Whale Watching at Sea]

Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain TOMO in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Local Crew + Lobster Catching]

Kaikoura Fishing with Captain TOMO/IAN [Deep Sea Fishing & Lobster Catching]

Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Melcome in New Zealand's South Island [Led by an Experienced Captain, Even Beginners Can Reel in Fish and Catch Giant Lobsters]

Captain Steve's Kaikoura Sea Fishing in New Zealand's South Island [Experienced Captain, Deep Sea Fishing + Crayfish Potting Dual Experience]

Kaikoura Deep Sea Fishing with Captain Ian in New Zealand's South Island [Local experienced captain leads fishing trips, catch giant crayfish]

Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour in South Island, New Zealand - Regular Whale Watching Group - Go out to sea to watch the giant sperm whale - Go out to sea to watch the global whale migration in the northern and southern hemisphere / a variety of wild animals

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