Wonderful trip with lots of time with the birds. We saw about 8 different types of albatrosses (most within 10 feet of the boat), a huge school of dusky dolphins, a penguin and some fur seals. Our captain, Tracy, was a joy.

had been on the whale watching in the morning..sadly a wash out. However this more than made up for it. From booking (helpful and informative) to Captain Gary knowledgeable and hospitable. A fantastic experience up close and personal to these magnificent birds. And we are not birders, though this could convince us.

The whole booking and meeting experience was exceptional. After a short drive to the boat we were given a safety brief and were soon amongst the albatross and cape pigeons. With many different varieties Gary was informative and complimentary. We saw 20 different species and managed to get some good photos. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who... More

Had no idea how close we be to the birds. It was an amazing experience. Gary made it even better. He was knowledgeable about the gazillion types of birds we saw. He showed a real love and concern for these amazing creatures. Ask for him!

We loved the Albatross Encounter. Our guides were very knowledgable. One of our guides was a geography teacher taking a break from teaching to learn more about a part of the world she wanted to share more about with her students. Having expert guides like this, and people dedicated to the preservation of the Albatross and other rare birds was... More

Almost a personal tour with a highly knowledgable skipper Tracy. Never did I imagine that we would get so close to so many of these giant elegant birds. Highly recommended as a wildlife encounter with a difference.

We virtually had the boat to ourselves. the sea was rather choppy and some of my colleagues got a bit sea sick, although we were able to purchase anti sick pills at the shop. The captain was extremely knowledgable and we had the albatrosses up close and personal. it was truly amazing. We also passed a seal colony, where the... More

I have been on this trip 3 times and on 12thMarch my son,daughter-in-law and a friend visiting from England went on the 6.30 am trip at my recommendation (I would have gone again but was looking after my granddaughter!) They loved it! Very knowledgeable guide and sawRoyal Albatross, wandering albatross, several Mollymawks, numerous petrels, shearwaters,fairy prion etc etc. You do... More

This trip completed a perfect day at sea. To see 5 different species of albatross at so close quarters is a most memorable experience. Over the 3 hour trip I toke more than a 1,000 photos, and many passport images, just magic. The trip was led by Tracy, and I was soon obvious that she was not doing a job,... More