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10 Best Wildlife Shore Excursions

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The 10 most popular wildlife shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

10 Best Wildlife Shore Excursions

Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion in Sitka - Stop: Sitka Sound viewing time (and what you’re actually looking for)
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Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion in Sitka

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1.Best Whale Watching and Wildlife Shore Excursion in Sitka

Sitka small-group whale watching on Sitka Sound with a local captain, heated cabin, snacks, and a calm approach for great wildlife photos.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It truly was “The Best” whale watching experience ever!! Rick is a very friendly, personable guide, who took the time to interact with each of us. He had some wonderful stories to tell us about the area and his experience fishing here as well. He knew the best locations to see sea otters playing around,…”

103 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $205.00by Sitka Sound Tours

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Amazing Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Shore Excursion - What your 2 hours really looks like on the water
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Amazing Whale Watching and Marine Wildlife Shore Excursion

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Wings Wildlife Park Shuttle, Burnie Shore Excursion - Your timed visit at Wings Wildlife Park: what to do in 1.5 to 2 hours
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Wings Wildlife Park Shuttle, Burnie Shore Excursion

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3.Wings Wildlife Park Shuttle, Burnie Shore Excursion

Shuttle from Burnie to Wings Wildlife Park with scenic Leven River views, 1.5 hours with Aussie animals, and optional cuddles.

★ 4.5

“A well-run preserve with the smallest of creatures (mice) up to the kangaroos - and all the ones in between - birds and land rovers. For an up charge ($40 US per encounter) , you could spend time cradling a baby Tasmanian devil - worth it! Read more”

34 reviewsFrom $89.66by eGuide

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Banks Peninsula by coach: where the scenery earns its keep
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

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4.Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Akaroa to Christchurch shore trip by coach: Banks Peninsula scenery, Botanic Gardens, earthquake recovery sights, and Willowbank kiwi wildlife reserve.

★ 3.5

“Would never do this again. We sat on the bus for forty minutes waiting for a couple that wasn’t even on the same tour. We then traveled over 1 1/2 hours to Christchurch where the guide dropped us off in a dead zone for 25 minutes - not enRead more”

26 reviewsFrom $123.49by Leisure Tours

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Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion) - Larnach Castle and Gardens: More Than Pretty Walls
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Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

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5.Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Larnach Castle meets Otago Peninsula wildlife on a small-group Dunedin shore trip, with binoculars and a cruise past Taiaroa Head.

★ 5.0

“Larnach Castle certainly is a surprise and well worth visiting. Our tour guide's commentary brought the castle to life. Enjoyed the wildlife cruise and the weather made viewing the albatross easy. When the cruise finished we stayed on the boat for tea and biscuits as it took us back to Port Chalmers.”

25 reviewsFrom $121.01by Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

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A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion - Wildlife spotting: what you should watch for on the water
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A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

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6.A Comfortable Sitka Whale Watching Wildlife Shore Excursion

Sitka Whale Watching on a small heated boat with humpbacks, otters, eagles, puffins, and Mount Edgecumbe views during a 2.5-hour cruise.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely the best tour of our Alaska trip! The Sitka Whale Watching Expedition was unforgettable — we saw humpback whales, gray whales, bald eagles, and playful sea otters. The boat was comfortable, the crew was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Truly a world-class experience. Highly recommended!”

24 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $225.00by Coastal Tours Sitka

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Barbados Shore Excursion: Wildlife Encounter and Beach Day - Barbados Wildlife Reserve: Green Monkeys and the Truth About Wild Animals
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Barbados Shore Excursion: Wildlife Encounter and Beach Day

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7.Barbados Shore Excursion: Wildlife Encounter and Beach Day

A 6-hour Bridgetown shore day blending wild monkeys, UNESCO forts at Garrison Savannah, and easy beach time at Carlisle Bay.

★ 4.5

“We didn't see any monkey's but with wildlife you never know what will happen. We were told to walk down around a path and left to look at things by ourselves. About three quarters of the way down we came upon some others that were Read more”

20 reviewsFrom $78.00by Beautiful (Barbados) Tours and Excursions Ltd

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Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion) - Stop 1: Taiaroa Head cruise past the lighthouse and rookery vibes
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Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

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8.Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

A small-group boat cruise from Port Chalmers to Taiaroa Head and Otago Harbour for albatross, seals, and dramatic coastal views.

★ 4.5

“This was a small group experience which allows for good interaction with the staff. We were given a fleece/raincoat due to misty weather which allowed us to sit outside for a better view. We saw many varieties of birds. Seeing several AlbatroRead more”

16 reviewsFrom $86.88by Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center - Stop 1: Herring Cove Rainforest Walk and Eagle Creek Wetlands
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Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center

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10.Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Eagle Sanctuary and Rainforest Wildlife Center

Ketchikan shore excursion to Herring Cove Rainforest Sanctuary for eagle and wildlife viewing, plus reindeer feeding, raptor talk, and totems.

★ 3.5

“There is no wildlife center or Eagle sanctuary. This is false advertising as the rescue portion was closed down over a year ago. We did not get a tasting of salmon or anything else. We walked for 1.5 hours through a privately owned rain forest to learn about the flora and fauna (literally). He was…”

9 reviews2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $272.83by My Holidays Online

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