Stunning wildlife, landscape and scenery from our new, custom-made boat MV Sootychaser.  Enjoy interactive narration by your experienced guide throughout the tour, as you keep an eye out for unique wildlife of Taiaroa Head and Otago Harbour, such as fur seals, albatross and Blue Penguins!  The old ships graveyards on Quarantine Island, the shipping movements and associated workboats and other aspects of the maritime industry are also highlights of this tour. Cruise through the port of Port Chalmers, down the Otago Harbour and of course Taiaroa Head, from the comfort and safety of the heated the cabin of Sootychaser, or off the open back where you can feel the sun and breeze. jackets, binoculars to use, and wildlife identification sheets (to take home) are provided free of charge.  There is a (heated!) bathroom onboard. Pick a departure time from Portobello - 10:15am or 1:15pm and come out for the sightseeing tour of a lifetime!

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum numbers may apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Logistics Instructions

Start location : To Back Beach: Look for directions to the "Port Chalmers Yacht Club".  If walking from the Cruise Ship Terminal, with your back to the water, turn left onto Beach Street, and walk on that road for about 10 minutes, until you reach the Port Chalmers Yacht Club.  Keep the ocean to your left.

End location : To Back Beach: Look for directions to the "Port Chalmers Yacht Club".  If walking from the Cruise Ship Terminal, with your back to the water, turn left onto Beach Street, and walk on that road for about 10 minutes, until you reach the Port Chalmers Yacht Club.  Keep the ocean to your left.

Special Instructions :
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfi

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 0 to 3 : from 0 to 12 Persons

Child : from 4 to 15 : from 0 to 12 Persons

Adult : from 16 to 99 : from 1 to 12 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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