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To be New Zealand's best boat-based wildlife experience.
To operate a profitable and susatainable business -economically, envrionmentally and socially- which is enriching for our staff and which consistently delivers a quality and memorable customer experience, exceeding their expectations.

"Aloha from Hawaii!
We had a wonderful time on a tour with you all in March this year. Thank you!
Your driver James was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He made the tour very memorable with his commentary and genuine interest in the wildlife.
Many thanks,
Brooke Loughridge and family" (19 April 2011)
"I went out on the Monarch on Saturday for the wildlife tour from Wellers Rock into town. I have grown up on the Otago harbour sailing, swimming etc and uncountable times watching the Monarch cruise by, I thought I knew a bit about the place so I had high expectations that were far exceeded. I learnt so much and had such a fantastic time so thank you to your staff and the whole service it was great; I can’t wait to take my English partner and his family aboard your wonderful vessel and a Dunedin Icon." (9 Spetember 2010)
"Nearly 3 weeks ago we booked a full day wildlife tour with your company. Our tour guide for the day was Craig. We just wanted to let you know that he was outstanding. He made us feel a part of his New Zealand family, was extremely knowledgable, friendly and had a great sense of humour. So from the Sands (Rodman) family in Australia, Thank you. You made the first day of our holiday the best day of our holiday." (28 August 2010)
"My wife and I undertook your morning cruise on Tuesday November 25th. May we thank you for a super morning - despite deteriorating conditions? We really enjoyed seeing the albatrosses, the blue penguin, yellow-eyed penguins, the seals and other birdlife. Your crew were really super and the refreshments on board most welcome. We have now returned to the UK with many memories of New Zealand wildlife - and hospitality - and on both counts your excursion made a significant contribution. Many thanks, Terry Phillips" (January 09)
"Thank you for a wonderful cruise this afternoon. I think that it was a once in a lifetime experience. Saw such a good variety of your wildlife. Had a great time. I was very impressed with the friendly, informative and intelligent crew. Thanks for taking me out. Wish you all the best in the future."
Kind regards, Peter Johnson" (October 08)
New Zealand Tourism Industry Award - 2006
Westpac Otago Chamber of Commerce
Business Skill Award - 2006
The Michelle McCormack
Tourism Personality of the Year Award - 2007
Qualmark Quality Assured Endorsed Visitor Activity
Qualmark Enviro Bronze Rating
Rankers Traveller voted Penguin Watching Award -
2009, 2010 & 2011
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for Year 2011
Business Excellence Awards Finalist
for Tourism and Sustainability - 2010
Certificate of Membership in the
New Zealand Tourism Industry