Dedicated to wildlife viewing or a a combination of wildlife and scenery, our cruises are at a more leisurely pace. We love showing visitors our wonderful wildlife and beautiful coastal scenery and provide interesting information to help you appreciate what you see.
We also offer scenic cruises combined with wildlife viewing and short guided nature walks to some beautiful locations, only accessible by boat.
Combine tours to maximise your experience. For example we recommend:
- Ulva Island Birds & Forest Guided Walk or Ulva Island Birding
+ Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise or Pelagic Birding + Evening Eco Watch / Kiwi Spotting - Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise or Pelagic Birding with a water taxi charter aboard Aihe Wildlife Cruises & Water Taxi to Ulva Island for an independent walk. Contact us for details.
| Trip | Good for Birders | Duration | Fitness | Adult NZD p.p. | Child NZD p.p. |
| Stewart Island | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruise & Norwegian Whalers' Base Guided Walk | Some | 3 hours | Reasonable | $190 | $120 |
| Paterson Inlet Wildlife Cruise | Yes | 2.5 hours | Reasonable | $175 | $130 |
| Glory Cove Cruise & Ocean Beach Guided Walk | Some | 3 hours | Good | $190 | $120 |
| Freshwater River Cruise | - | 2 hours | Reasonable | $180 | $120 |
Pricing Information
All prices include GST (good and services tax).
Child rates apply from 5 to 14 years of age.
Rates shown above are valid to June 2025. Rates for July 2025 to June 2026 will be published in July 2025, or please enquire.