Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise: Scenic Adventure with Dolphins, Penguins, and Birds
4.7
256 Ratings
Akaroa
Witness awe-inspiring landscapes and a variety of wildlife such as dolphins, penguins, and marine birds during this Nature Cruise in Akaroa Harbour.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Akaroa Harbour - Voted the number 1 wildlife activity in New Zealand, your award winning cruise is packed with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin
- the Hector’s Dolphin, as well as penguins and other sea birds. And you’ll see giant volcanic sea cliffs and hear about Akaroa’s fascinating past. Cruises depart every day, weather permitting.
What's Included
- 2-hour nature cruise
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
- Tea and coffee provided
- Full on-board commentary
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Location
Akaroa
Please check in to the Black Cat office, on the Main Wharf, in Akaroa (big blue building!), at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(256 Ratings)
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Cheryl_r
May 26, 2024
A great experience - Commentary was informative and interesting. The geologic, historical and cultural aspects were relevant
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Almenj
May 14, 2024
Best Dolphin Tour - We saw everything. The dolphins were spectacular. The seals especially the baby seals were so cute and active. The boat is just the right size to get up close.
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Izabella
Apr 30, 2024
Gorgeous adventure - It was a great pleasure to get on board with Black Cat on a harbour cruise. We got to see the dolphins and learnt about the gorgeous surroundings. Thank you !!
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Miki_h
Apr 25, 2024
The captain and crew did... - The captain and crew did their best to ensure we see as much as possible , they were professional and friendly
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Gracie_m
Apr 2, 2024
Harbor Nature Cruise was amazing! - This was such an awesome experience- worth every cent! The skipper was very informative and we got to see dolphins, seals, and penguins!
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Craig_s
Mar 24, 2024
Must do if you are in Akaroa - Awesome trip loved seeing the dolphins and penguins etc. Good value and good amenities. It is a must do if you are in Akaroa.
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Manysights2see
Mar 24, 2024
Excellent experinece - Excellent experience ! The captain of ship did an excellent job spotting dolphins, penguins and seals in addition to providing nice explanations of the area. The staff and crew were very friendly and helpful! We thoroughly enjoyed our two hour cruise.
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Shelley
Feb 19, 2024
Outstanding! - Fantastic landscape views. Boat goes right up to rock walls of the volcano, stops at the rocks where the sea lions are basking in the sun, and finds the pods of dolphins swimming next to our boat. Good number of people on the cruise so it is not too crowded. Outside the boat, the commentary was not always clear, but the photo shots were incredible.
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Philip_b
Feb 18, 2024
Excellent tour ,would go again tomorrow if I could. - In all a great experience, especially liked seeing the seals .
Excellent tour.
Would recommend to everyone.
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Aniko_j
Apr 11, 2024
The tour was great. We... - The tour was great. We got to see dolphins and sea lions and some spectacular cliffs. The waters were fairly calm so it made the trip enjoyable. The only suggestion I would make is that it was really hard to hear the skipper through the speakers for those sitting in the back of the boat. We missed a lot of the commentary. Otherwise it was a great tour and I would recommend it.
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