After a lifetime at sea as commercial fishermen and sailors, often with only seabirds for company, we’ve developed a deep connection with them. They’ve shared in our great catches, accompanied us home through storms and kept us company when there was nothing else in sight. Always our partners on the ocean.
Over the years, we’ve seen changes and gained a better understanding of how we can care for and support our local seabirds.
Now, we want to share that connection with you. See the birds up close, hear their calls, laugh at their antics and marvel at their flight. We offer a little fish along the way, bringing the birds closer so you can experience their remarkable character for yourself.
Truby King
To get you out among the Albatross, Dunedin Sea Birds use there 12m vessel Truby King. A registered and sea worthy vessel with an experienced crew. Truby King has covered seating for all her passengers with a Maximum of 10 people ensuring plenty of space for all. This low number allows us to make your experience more personal and when viewing the albatross there’s plenty of space at the rail for everyone to get amazing up-close pictures.
Our trip takes us out to the entrance of Otago Harbour to Taiaroa Heads the breading site for the Royal Albatross. Trips are all conducted with the weather determining where we feed and how far out we go into open water. Trips are carried out so the comfort of even poor sailors can have a great experience.
Where To Find Us
All our tours start from the Deborah Bay wharf where access onto the boat is easy via the floating pontoon on the end of the wharf with easy access for the unsteady…. There is ample free parking. Deborah Bay is 15min drive from Dunedin and is on the northern part of the harbour. Just past Port Chalmers and Careys Bay. We can also pick you up from Wellers Rock.
