Dolphin trips · AKAROA
Wild animals make no promises, so the crew and the hour decide the day. These 4 akaroa dolphin tours are priced and timed, with what the people on board actually saw.
Spend two hours on a roomy catamaran with local skippers, a complimentary New Zealand drink, homemade cookie, and dolphin-spotting dogs. Look for rare Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, white-flippered penguins, and seabirds around Akaroa Lighthouse, the harbour, and Banks Peninsula. Maximum group size is 35.
“A lovely experience with excellent commentary about the area and wildlife. I would recommend this trip.”
Spend two hours exploring Akaroa Harbour with local guides such as George, Chops, and Elsa, watching for Hector’s dolphins with help from a trained dolphin-spotting dog. The low catamaran reaches close to the wildlife, while commentary covers local history, volcanic formations, seals, penguins, and seabirds. Wine, beer, juice, cookies, jackets, and sunscreen are included.
“We saw seals, penguins and the Hector dolphins! The skipper was very knowledgeable and a true local. We had an amazing trip!”
Join Black Cat Cruises at Akaroa’s main wharf for a 3.5-hour wild dolphin outing with a maximum of 12 swimmers. Guides such as Ben, Thomas, Harriet, and Charlotte provide safety advice, wetsuits, and wildlife information. Swim only when conditions and dolphin behavior allow.
“The whole experience was excellent. Our guides Harriet and Thomas were very good and enthusiastic and made it a fun and memorable experience. We were lucky and saw a penguin on the way out to the dolphins. Conditions were good and Read more”
Cruise Akaroa Harbour aboard a spacious catamaran with an English-speaking skipper and nature guide. Look for Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, little penguins, albatross, and cormorants while passing volcanic cliffs, Scenery Nook, sea caves, and Nikau Palm Gully. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and onboard toilets are provided.
“Excellent cruise - stunning scenery brilliant crew and very informative commentary.”
Pick a hull, pick the water you want to be in, or decide whether you want them wild.
