Life jackets are to be worn where required. As long as weather and sea conditions permit, we offer up to 5 sailings daily, and we operate all year round. Whale Watch Kaikoura Limited is a community trust owned by the Maori people of Kaikoura in partnership with their affiliated tribal people, the Ngai Tahu. Whale Watch are proud of their many tourism awards , commitment to education and their affiliations with international organisations involved in the research of marine life in the Kaikoura Trench. If you are not able to join us on a tour we hope you enjoy this virtual tour instead.
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