Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional fixed-wing aircraft/helicopter]|Multiple departure time slots available|different cabin(s)

Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Optional fixed-wing aircraft/helicopter]|Multiple departure time slots available|different cabin(s)

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Highlights

Whale watching cruise: Board a professional whale-watching vessel and follow an experienced guide for a close encounter with the deep-sea giant—the sperm whale!
What's included
Whale Watching Cruise: Transportation from the store to the pier, whale watching cruise
All other personal expenses
Whale watching cruise, no snacks or drinks provided on board
Eligibility
Adult: 16 years old and above
Child: 3–15 years old
Due to platform settings restrictions, the above is only the personnel approval for [Whale Watching Cruise]!! [Fixed-wing/Helicopter Whale Watching] personnel approval: 12 years and above are considered adults; 3-11 years are children; 0-2 years are free children (free children must be noted, sit on an adult's lap, and the adult's weight must not exceed 135kg). Note: [Cruise Whale Watching] Children under 3 years old are not allowed to participate. VIP cabin has same price for all visitors.
How to use
Whale watching cruise
 
Check-in address: Whale Watch Kaikoura The Whaleway Station, Whaleway Road, Kaikoura (self-drive)
 
Check-in time: Arrive at the branch at the meeting time stated on the confirmation voucher, present the voucher, and the ship will depart approximately 30 minutes later.
 
Whale Watching by Fixed-wing Aircraft
 
Check-in Address:
 
Drive to: Main Terminal Building at the Kaikoura Airport - 617 State Highway 1, Kaikoura
 
② Outside Kaikoura i-SITE in the town center (optional Kaikoura town bus transfer)
 
Check-in time: [Self-drive] Please arrive at the check-in point 20 minutes in advance; [Bus transfer] Please arrive at the check-in point 10 minutes before the meeting time stated on your confirmation voucher. Present your confirmation voucher in both cases.
 
Whale watching by helicopter
 
Check-in address: 16 West End, Kaikoura (self-drive)
 
Check-in time: Arrive at the check-in point at the meeting time specified on your confirmation voucher and present it upon arrival.
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 12:00 AM, 7 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 12:00 AM 7 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
To change the date or time, please cancel your booking and book again.
Important note

Whale watching cruise

The whale-watching tour boat is enclosed. If you want to go outside the cabin to observe marine animals, please bring your own warm clothing.

May be canceled due to weather or other force majeure reasons. If canceled due to weather, full refund will be provided.

If you do not see whales due to irresistible factors such as weather, or if no whales are spotted after going out to sea, we will refund 80%.

Please arrive at Whaleway Station in Kaikoura according to your booked time slot. Late arrivals will be considered as NO SHOW, with no changes or refunds allowed. Thank you for your understanding!


Whale Watching by Fixed-Wing Aircraft/Helicopter

Due to platform restrictions, all free changes or cancellations for whale-watching flights must be requested at least 10 days in advance!!

2. For all flight programs, the flight must meet a certain group size requirement before it can take off.

③ [Whale Watching by Air] : No refunds or changes will be granted if whales are not sighted during the flight, as long as the flight operates on the scheduled day.

4. Late arrivals will be considered as NO SHOW, and no changes or refunds will be permitted. Please be advised!

5. The activity may be canceled due to unavoidable reasons such as weather conditions. If canceled due to weather, a full refund will be issued. Since weather conditions cannot be predicted in advance, please call the activity company's contact number on the confirmation sheet before departure to confirm the flight status.

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