A very pleasant cruise. It was a small enough group that we all had no trouble seeing the dolphins. Staff were laid back, friendly and helpful and were determined to find the dolphins and other wildlife for us to experience up close.

I’ve never written a review before but after my experience last week I just had to give my praise to Andy, Courtney and the team. Captain Andy had knowledge like no other, from the first settlers of Picton to the birds that flew past the boat, Andy knew it all. (Also handled that boat like a charm). Courtney was lovely and friendly, even made us a hot chocolate after the swim which was well needed, loved that she helped me take off my wetsuit although my wife wasn’t to happy! Haha. The team found a pack of dolphins in amongst the seals and we got three full swims in with them, definitely got our moneys worth! Thank you guys and more importantly Andy who just went above and beyond the whole day. Have told the rest of my family that when they are in New Zealand they must come to Eko tours! 🐬 🏊🏼‍♂️

Fantastic afternoon trip. We saw lots of sea birds but sadly no penguins or dolphins (just the luck of the draw!) But otherwise a great trip with informative Captain and tour guide. We also had a glass of local wine on the return trip!

Fantastic trip, with very knowledgable guides. We had plenty of time to see the wildlife and hear about the history of the area. They were kind enough to take us out the day before our booking as the weather the following day was going to be bad. 10 out of 10 to the young lady in the booking office who was asked by some Americans if they would get a refund if they didn't see any Dolphins, and managed to not give them the answer that I would have done! Very diplomatic! If you want a great trip, use this company.

Had a great experience. Will our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and also had a great sense of humour. Definitely recommend:)

I was booked on this tour. When I arrived, I was told they were canceling the trip because they did not have enough people on board. Very disappointing. So it was a wasted day.

As a wildlife biologist, I chose this because I was looking for a real wildlife tour run by knowledgable people and not something just set up to run tourists around. This is the real deal - a small locally owned company with very environmentally minded folks with a lot of wildlife experience. While one can never plan on wildlife sightings in the wild, these folks know their stuff and know where to look. I saw more endangered species in 4 hours then I have seen in my entire time in new zealand. Knowledgeable and very ethical in their wildlife treatment, I was totally enchanted. You can't do better than Nicki and Paul

Incredible tour! Nikki was an amazing tour, knowledgable and friendly. We saw lots of birds inc king shag, blue dolphin, gannet, hectors dolphin and seals. Wonderful nature, do not hesitate to book!

We saw lots of birds (we're amateur birders). The place they call "the bird bath" is a great place to sit quietly and watch the birds come to bathe and drink after the rest of the group hikes up the hill for the view. If you hike, know the pace is swift so unless you're in great shape it will be hard to keep up. You're only on the island for one hour.

It was a great tour, we saw so many species! Especially the gannet was beautiful to watch fishing. We had some waves so the 100% seasick free guarantee is maybe a little too much. Also you should know that there is no toilet on board. But overall worth going. (Especially the enthusiasm of Will, the guide, was nice to see.

We took the full day birding tour to Blumine and Motuara islands yesterday with four other Alaskan friends. It was a wonderful experience and one of the best guided nature tours we have had in NZ. The captain, Paul, was extremely knowledgeable and very adept in handling and positioning the boat in difficult conditions. Equally, or more, impressive was the young and very enthusiastic naturalist, sommelier, barista and boat hand, Will, who shared his passion and knowledge with all the guests. His knowledge was especially impressive given he has only been in NZ for three months. He is a genuine asset to E-Ko Tour’s operation and should be rewarded for his exemplary performance.

Boat trip with Andy and Ella across Sound to a beautiful beach and then trek through rainforest to a beautiful 1000 year old tree. 50 min Trek up some steep hills with guide leading the way with great info on everything- lovely company and people. Saw seals penguins and lots of birds. Great 2 hour trip.

We have visited NZ from the UK 3 times and I think this is the best tour I’ve ever done and definitely the best value for money when you consider what E-ko tours does for conservation. The boat is excellent, big enough for comfort but shaped so that it can be taken right up to the rocks for a close up of the birds. Paul captained the boat, Will was the guide and Rob the photographer who all made a knowledgeable and extremely enthusiastic team. We took the early morning tour and left on time with a group of 8 people. Paul pulled up to some shearwaters and gannets almost immediately whilst Will gave us info on the conservation efforts NZ is making. He was really enthusiastic and entertaining. We saw 22 King Shags, seals and then the highlight came when a pod of hector dolphins with a calf came to play around the boat. We arrived at Motuara Island where no bags or food are allowed and that’s where you need to make the decision whether to hike the trail with Will or stay at the bird bath with Rob. We did a little of each so we managed to get some lovely views as well as a lot of bird sightings and new information. If we’d been in Picton longer we would definitely have done another trip with E-ko tours, I can highly recommend them. Thanks guys for an awesome morning.

From the briefing to the return to Picton this was an excellent experience. Our guide Will was very well informed about the wildlife we saw, and his tour on Motorua Island was the highlight for us. We learned a lot about the native land and sea birds and plants but sadly saw no dolphins. Highly recommended for the information provided and their commitment to the environment. Thank you Will!

we saw a whole variety of birds including Robins, Gannets, Shearwaters, a Saddleback and spotted and even a King Shag. Will and the captain were really informative and the wine was great too!