DUNEDIN WATER TAXI Timetable

Port Chalmers/Quarantine Island/Portobello, Daily/on demand

Port to Port Cruises Ferry Crossing

Go between Port Chalmers, Quarantine Island, Portobello or Careys Bay by Ferry! Receive an explosive commentary as you travel right through the centre of Dunedin’s extinct volcano, between ports.  
Head across for coffee, food, entertainment, shopping, to see friends or to Cycle The Loop .  
Take your friends, children, dog or your bike!   You’ll see and hear about Otago Harbour History and industry as the trip is fully commentated by the skipper. Spot the shipwrecks, historic Quarantine Stations, birds and other boats along the way.

Please allow approx 10-15 minutes for a ferry transfer.
Adults $20, Children $10, each way.
Bicycles manual/ebikes $15 each way.

Mini Harbour Tour-25 Minutes  
Want to get on the harbour for a longer ferry experience? Stay on the ferry to go 'there and back'.

Finish off where you started 25 minutes after you began. Perfect for those who want a little more time on the water and a more affordable experience then our longer cruises. You’ll receive full (on!) commentary and see lots of interesting things on the way. Great for a quick harbour experience, for children, those with limited mobility or just to test out your sea legs or if you are short on time.  

Departures 

• Port Chalmers-12:55pm  
• Portobello-12:35pm and 3:15pm  
• Adults $40, Children $20

Bookings are essential. 

PLEASE NOTE  

• The times in BOLD are the more regular times. We always need to meet minimum numbers (usually 4 adults return) to run a transfer.  
• The times listed with  * are usually for busy periods/on demand. Let US worry about the minimum numbers, you dont have to! (But we do need to advise.) 
• To see what's currently available on each day please click book online, then sailing times for each day will be visible. We will manually confirm all bookings to ensure we run efficiently and with comfortable numbers of people onboard. If you cant see the time youd like to go, feel free to get in touch and we might be able to run it for you anyway.
• Quarantine Island ferry usually returns to pick you back up approx 2 hours later, on the ferry running in the opposite direction. Differing times or overnight available.  
• Please check your SPAM if waiting for your booking confirmation! Emails can end up in there.

Ferry Departures

Wildlife Cruises

Join a wildlife cruise to look for albatross, fur seals, penguins, sea lion and more! From Portobello Wharf, Portobello, or from Back Beach, Port Chalmers. Going to Taiaroa Head Nature Reserve and albatross colony, by boat.

Allow 1.5 - 2 hours

Adults $130, Children $75

Bookings are essential. Minimum numbers may apply.

Locals discount available, see product description when booking online.

Wildlife Tour Departures