In general the tours are suitable for most people, as long as you are stable on your feet, are able to move around the boat unassisted, and have a good general fitness.

These tours are an open ocean adventure activity (approx 40km offshore) and you will be on a boat (which can be an unstable platform) for the duration of the activity, and may be moving around to varying amounts depending on the size of the wind and swell. Due to this there are some exceptions to who can be onboard ... so these tours are not suitable for:
– people with serious back or neck problems.
– people who have stability issues.
– people with heart conditions.
– people who have recently had surgery.
– expectant mothers.
– people with mobility issues or in wheelchairs.
– children under 10 years old.

Please let us know of any medical conditions, allergies or mobility issues you have that may affect you being on the boat and taking part in the tour. We travel well offshore so it's important for us to know any medical conditions, allergies or stability/mobility issues in advance. If you don’t let us know, and the skipper deems it not safe for you to come on the boat then he has the right to stop you coming onboard (and no refund will be given). You must also ensure you have the required amount of medication supplies with you for the duration of the tour.

Also, anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed onboard and no refund will be given.

This is for the safety and enjoyment of everyone onboard and to help avoid issues when we are out on the boat.

Please also read the FAQ notes on ‘Stability and general fitness requirements’, and ‘Sea sickness’.

These tours are an open ocean adventure activity and you MUST be stable on your feet and you must be able to move around the boat unassisted, and also have a good general fitness, especially on the rougher days when the boat will be moving about. The boat may also make sudden movements due to swell.

If you don’t let us know, and the skipper deems it not safe for you to come on the boat then he has the right to stop you coming onboard (and no refund will be given). This is for the safety and enjoyment of everyone onboard and to help avoid issues when we are out on the boat.

The decks and hatches may be slippery when wet, or from fish residue. Please take care when getting on and off the boat, and when moving around on the boat while its stationery or moving. Also be aware there are some small steps on the boat as well.

These tours are a fantastic chance for kids to see some stunning seabirds and gain an awareness of these ocean going masters in their environment.

But due to the open ocean nature of the tours any children would need to be 10 years or older to come onboard, and if they are between 10-16 years old they MUST be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them and must actively supervise them for the entirety of the tour. You must also make sure they follow any instructions given by the crew.

If you are considering booking with a child you MUST let us know when you make your booking, and please indicate the child’s age.

Through experience some children are better suited to being on boats, and seasickness seriously needs to be considered. There may be exceptions for a younger child to come along if they have good ocean going experience already, but this needs to be discussed in advance.

Please read through the other FAQ notes about ‘Ocean and Weather conditions on the day’, and ‘Seasickness’.

These tours aren't your standard calm water tourist boat cruise – it's an open ocean adventure activity, and we may encounter a variety of ocean / weather conditions on any given tour.

We’re out on the water for a long time (9 to 10 hours), about 40kms offshore, and depending on the day it could be relatively calm conditions, or, right through to some pretty windy and choppy conditions (up to around about 15-20 knot winds and 2-2.5 metre swells but this depends on a number of factors for each trip, and may be more or less than this, depending on the day). We sometimes cancel tours due to adverse conditions – we still generally go if it’s raining.

It’s worth noting that stronger wind is great for the seabirds as they are really active and soaring around which is always marvellous to watch.

If you are prone to seasickness then you must ensure you have taken adequate seasickness medication before the tour departs as we won’t cut the trip short if someone is feeling seasick. It can get rough / choppy on the trips if the wind / swell gets up.

There are a number of seasickness medication options available, and it seems like different options seem to work for different people. You’ll need to consult with your doctor or pharmacist about which anti-seasickness option might best suit you. And ensure you take the medication well before we depart (some need to be taken the night before), as most are ineffective if taken when you are already out there and have started feeling sick.

It’s also recommended you have a good sleep, and avoid alcohol the night before the tour.

Also please be advised that seasickness during the tour is not grounds for a refund.

It’s definitely well worth getting out there to experience the stunning seabirds in their environment.