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Discover 8 Boat experiences in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated December 8, 2025, with experiences lasting from 1 to 11 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!

From NZD 169.57 per person, with an average total of NZD 220.53. Choose the option that suits your plan.

With 296 verified reviews, Boat experiences Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.3.

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

Now on Trip.com: "Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch", a 11-hour adventure in Kaikoura!

The next available day tour departs on December 9, 2025. Book now to secure your spot!

Kaikoura Boat experiences usually take about 11 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!

100% of Kaikoura Boat experiences now offer English-speaking guides

December is the perfect time to visit Kaikoura! Choose from Boat experiences available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat.

Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.

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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch
Duration: 11 hrs
English
4.2/5
Good· 67 reviews
FromNZD 378.61
Kaikoura Whale Watching Cruise in New Zealand [Go out to sea to watch whales]
Duration: 3–3.5 hrs
English
54 booked
FromNZD 169.57
Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour (Optional Cruise/Flight)
Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
FromNZD 177.98
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Duration: 210 mins
English
4.3/5
Good· 229 reviews
FromNZD 183.68
New Zealand South Island Kaikoura 3.5-hour boat trip to watch whales (free WIFI on board + no printing of e-tickets)
English
FromNZD 183.50
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Duration: 3 hrs
English
FromNZD 173.92
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
FromNZD 227.89
Kaikoura whale watching cruise [Please check availability before booking]
Duration: 3 hrs
English
FromNZD 269.06

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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!