Dunedin Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Otago Harbour wildlife cruise: Albatross, seals and penguins, NZ$ 190 per person (1h 30m–2h, 4.85★ · 140).
- Best value: Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise: Albatross & Fur Seals, NZ$ 140 per person (2h 30m, 4.47★ · 17).
- Also recommended: Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin, NZ$ 175 per person (5h, 4.87★ · 84).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: NZ$ 140–NZ$ 195 (median NZ$ 175). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 4.
Of the 4 options: 4 with live guides in English, 4 with free cancellation, 3 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Dunedin Boat Tours
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4 options
Otago Harbour wildlife cruise: Albatross, seals and penguins Small group cruise through Otago Harbour with a skipper who has spent 20+ years on these waters, spot albatross. Every day · 6 start times, 09:55 to 16:10 · All ages ★ 4.85 (140 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 190 per person
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin Tour Larnach Castle and the Otago Peninsula from Dunedin with a local guide, then cruise past volcanic cliffs to spot fur seals, royal albatross and seabirds. Every day · 10:00 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.87 (84 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 175 per person
Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise: Albatross & Fur Seals Cruise Otago Harbour from Dunedin with a wildlife guide, warm jacket and binoculars included, spot royal albatross. Mon–Sat · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.47 (17 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 140 per person
Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise: Dunedin Shore Excursion Tour Larnach Castle and cruise past royal albatross and fur seals on Dunedin's Otago Peninsula. Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.90 (30 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 195 per person
All 4 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otago Harbour wildlife cruise: Albatross, seals and penguinsOur pickGroup of up to 14 | NZ$ 190 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.85★ · 140 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:55 to 16:10 | English |
| Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise: Albatross & Fur SealsBest value | NZ$ 140 per person | 2h 30m | 4.47★ · 17 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 | English |
| Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from DunedinAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 175 per person | 5h | 4.87★ · 84 | Every day · 10:00 and 10:30 | English |
| Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise: Dunedin Shore ExcursionGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 195 per person | 6h | 4.90★ · 30 | Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 13:00 | English |
By what you need
- With pickup (2): Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin (NZ$ 175 per person) · Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise: Dunedin Shore Excursion (NZ$ 195 per person)