Most-reviewed trip
Sanctuary Visit, Dolphin Cruise
Small-group tour with tea, coffee and hot chocolate on the return.

Three wildlife and dolphin cruises, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $100.08 to $128.84.
Three wildlife and dolphin cruises run from Picton, priced from $100.08 to $128.84 per person, with durations from 2 hours up to 4 hours 30 minutes. All three meet at 1 Wellington Street and cap groups at 30 people. There are three options: the Sanctuary Visit, Dolphin Cruise; the Blumine Bird Watching Eco Tour; and the Small-Group Wild Dolphin Swim.
Most-reviewed trip
Small-group tour with tea, coffee and hot chocolate on the return.

3 to 4 hours · E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
from $128.84 per person Check availability →
2 to 4 hours · E-Ko New Zealand Ltd
Small-group tour with drinks.
from $128.84 per person Check availability →Prices run from $100.08 to $128.84 per person. The Sanctuary Visit, Dolphin Cruise starts at $100.08, while the Blumine Bird Watching Eco Tour and the Small-Group Wild Dolphin Swim both start at $128.84. None of these three tours varies its price by group size.
Durations range from 2 to 4 hours 30 minutes. The Small-Group Wild Dolphin Swim runs 2 to 4 hours, the Blumine Bird Watching Eco Tour runs 3 to 4 hours, and the Sanctuary Visit, Dolphin Cruise runs 4 hours 30 minutes.
Drinks are included on the Sanctuary Visit, Dolphin Cruise and the Small-Group Wild Dolphin Swim, and a guide and commentary are included on the Sanctuary Visit and the Blumine Bird Watching Eco Tour. The Small-Group Wild Dolphin Swim does not offer free cancellation, so check the terms before booking. Meals are not stated on any listing, so bring your own food if you will want it.
All three depart Picton from 1 Wellington Street with a maximum of 30 people per group. If you want the longest trip at the lowest price, the Sanctuary Visit, Dolphin Cruise runs 4 hours 30 minutes from $100.08 and includes drinks, a guide and commentary. For swimming with dolphins the Small-Group Wild Dolphin Swim is the only option, while the Blumine Bird Watching Eco Tour, rated 4.8 from 56 reviews, suits bird watchers.
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Visit, Dolphin Cruise | 4 hours 30 minutes | $100.08 per person | ★ 4.7 (216) | Not included |
| Blumine Bird Watching Eco Tour | 3 to 4 hours | $128.84 per person | ★ 4.8 (56) | Not listed |
| Small-Group Wild Dolphin Swim | 2 to 4 hours | $128.84 per person | ★ 4.1 (40) | Not included |