Wings Over Whales | Kaikoura Whale Watching

Amazing experience!! Harry was my pilot, he did a amazing job. Asked if we where okay after every sharp turn. I forgot the name of the guy picking me up but he was a young guy with curly hair. Great guy! Told me the good spots to get some food. Overal great experience and saw 4 different whales, a orka and some dolphins🥹

Fiasco. Unlucky: first we got canceled because of foggy morning. Then we've flown at midday and no wildlife seen: zero whales zero dofins. Nothing. No discount on second chance flight nor alternative compensation offered. Just sorry. Two weeks later this review is answered and a discount is offered. Obviously that's not feasible: two weeks later... we're back home. And the discount is not specified and not public... The whale watch cruises offer 80% refund if no whales are seen, that seems more reasonable. With them we've seen Sperm Whale, Humpback Whale 🐋 and plenty of dolphins 🐬.

We had a fantastic flight experience with Wings Over Whales Kaikōura today! The views from above were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole team was friendly and very professional. We felt incredibly lucky to spot two sperm whales, turning our trip into a truly memorable adventure. The pilot shared lots of interesting insights, which made the experience even more special. Seeing these magnificent animals from the air is something we’ll never forget. A wonderful and highly recommended experience! Nico & Franzi

We had a wonderful experience, we loved every minute of our flight. Friendly staff, weather was perfect. We were lucky to spot a whale as soon as we were over the water. The pilot was very informative and gave us plenty of opportunity to take photos and videos. We had enough time to fly over the mountains. Beautiful scenery. Thank you for making our experience with you so enjoyable.

Highly recommend! We booked very last minute and the team was very supportive and ensured that we would arrive on time. The team is very professional and knowledgable. They informed us that we will start 15min later to maximise our chances on seeing whales, which worked perfect. Thank you for the whole team for this amazing experience!

The flight was smooth, the staff are kind. They really know their whales and their behavior which ensured we spotted them. The weather was amazing, the mountains were spectacular, and the whales were magnificent. The trip made me feel like walking on air the rest of the afternoon.

Fantastic day for the morning flight. We saw a sperm whale and docens or even hundreds of dolphins. The pilot and team were very professional and made sure we enjoyed the experience from the first minute. They also picked me up from the harbour and took me back to town which I really appreciated as I my travelling schedule was tight. I definitely recommend :)

It was insane! We had the best weather, we saw a sperm whale, two many dolphins to count and a few seals (swimming through the ocean). It would have been worth it just for the view as well! Our guide Jo was amazing as well - she explained a lot about the whales and the area and was so lovely! Would definitely go it again!