Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
Meeting point description: Pickup from selected hotels in Auckland is included. Please, be ready 10 minutes in advance. There are 25 pickup locations and 6 pickup times depending on the hotel you select: (1) 8:30 AM at Cordis Auckland, Mercure Auckland, Kiwi International, VR Queen Street Hotel & Suites, Pullman Auckland; (2) 8:35 AM at Four Points By Sheraton Auckland, Grand Millennium Auckland, VR Auckland City Hobson Street, Crowne Plaza Auckland; (3) 8:40 AM at SkyCity Hotel, The Grand By SkyCity, Heritage Auckland, Rydges Auckland; (4) 8:45 AM at JW Marriot, voco Auckland City Centre, Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, ibis Budget Auckland City Centre; (5) 8:50 AM at Mövenpick Hotel, Nesuto Stadium Hotel and Apartments, Adina Apartment Hotel; 8:55 AM at M Social, Hilton Auckland; (6) 9:00 AM at Sofitel Auckland, Park Hyatt, Swiss Bel-Suites Victoria Park.
Extra fees to be paid on-site:Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat, one can be rented from us for 50 USD per child (with 24 hours’ notice)
Know in advance:Infants under 3 years old can join for free
You are asked to select your pick-up location. If your hotel is not in this list, please choose the closest alternative pickup location. Mövenpick Hotel Auckland is the most central one
The site is wheelchair accessible, but please be prepared for uneven surfaces, which may be difficult for those with limited mobility and wheelchair users
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
A full commentary is provided by your skipper. A limited number of multilingual headsets are available in German, French and Mandarin Chinese
A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation
You will be able to purchase lunch or dinner, depending upon the sailing time, from the café at Otehei Bay. You are welcome to bring your own food. Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard the vessel
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions
Remember to bring:Walking shoes
Sun protection
Jacket/warm layer