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 due to the boat being an unstable platform that is moving around from the wind and swell there are some exceptions though to who can be onboard, so these tours are not suitable for:
– people with serious back or neck problems.
– people who have stability issues
– expectant mothers.
– people with mobility issues or in wheelchairs (there isn’t room on the boat for wheelchairs sorry).
– children under 10 years old

Please let us know in advance any medical conditions or mobility issues you have that may affect you being on the boat and taking part in the tour. 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).

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, especially on the rougher days when the boat will be moving about. These tours aren't your standard calm water tourist boat cruise, and we may encounter a variety of ocean / weather conditions on any given tour.

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.

Please also read the FAQ note on ‘Is this tour suitable for everyone?’ which outlines some exceptions of who these tours are not suitable for.

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 for the entirety of the tour. 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. 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. 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. Generally the most we go out in is about 20 knot winds and 2.5 meter 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 go if it’s raining.

It’s worth noting that strong 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 please 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 recommended you have a good sleep, and avoid alcohol the night before the tour.

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

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