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Akaroa - Harbour Nature Cruise - Black Cat Cruises

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Discover playful, rare New Zealand Hector's dolphins, fur seals, penguins and many other kinds of sea birds, on Akaroa Harbour.

Discover playful, rare New Zealand Hector's dolphins, fur seals, penguins and many other kinds of sea birds, on Akaroa Harbour.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery around Akaroa Harbour
  • Watch dolphins, penguins, fur seals and birds in their natural habitat
  • View the stunning volcanic formation of Cathedral Cove
  • Relaxing cruise aboard our comfortable catamaran

Discover the natural beauty and fascinating wildlife on Akaroa Harbour with an amazing 2-hour cruise aboard the Black Cat, a spacious, modern catamaran specifically built for sight-seeing.

Departing from Akaroa, you'll soak up sweeping scenic views over the Harbour from the purpose-built viewing decks while enjoying enthralling commentary from the skipper on-board.

While cruising, you'll discover and get up close to playful New Zealand Hector's dolphins, fur seals, penguins and a wide range of sea birds! Not only that, but we'll cruise past a host of local landmarks and points of interest including the stunning volcanic formation of Cathedral Cave, plus you'll see relics of Maori and colonial history, and see a modern working salmon farm.

Dolphins are sighted on 95% of our trips, if you do not see dolphins we will give you a voucher to go again another day. Voted one of the top 101 things to do in New Zealand by local New Zealanders!

Adult $119.00 (16+ years)
Child $55.00 (5-15 years)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Akaroa Main Wharf, Akaroa, 7520

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Product Extras: If you need to book additional spaces for adults or children, this can be done on your way to checkout.

    Child Age is 5-15 years old.

    Complimentary tea/coffee is provided on board. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase on board including wine & beer. Optional photo packs available to purchase.

Available Bookings from 23 Dec to 5 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
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  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

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  • Adult$119.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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carolines26 from Germany wrote on 06 April 2023

Schöne Tour mit vielen Tieren

Uns hat die Tour sehr gut gefallen. Der Check-in war super einfach und die Crew sehr unterhaltsam. Wir haben Delfine, Pinguine, Robben und verschiedene Vögel sehen können. Drinnen gab es kostenlosen Tee und Kaffee.

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Verena Huber from Germany wrote on 21 November 2022

Schöne Tour

Die Tour war super, das Boot großzügig und wir haben einige Delphine und Seehunde gesehen. Ich empfehle die Tour auch mit Kindern.

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Lara Heidenwag from Germany wrote on 17 August 2020

Wunderschön und erfolgreich

Ein toller Ausflug. Die Landschaft ist wunderschön und es wurden uns auch einige Dinge zu der Geschichte der Halbinsel und deren früheren Vulkanaktivität erklärt. Wir hatten tolles Wetter und haben mindestens an die 10 Delfine gesehen, welche freudig neben dem Boot hergeschwommen sind. Sehr zu empfehlen!

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Stephanie from Germany wrote on 29 September 2019

Rundfahrt zur Tierwelt von Akaroa

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hat während der Fahrt einiges über das Land, die Tierwelt und Geschichte erzählt. Wir haben viele Vogelarten gesehen.“, sogar die blauäugigen Pinguine. Highlight waren dann die Hector Delfine. Etwas mehr Zeit um diese zu betrachten wäre schön gewesen. Alles in allem aber eine gute Bootstour.

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Selina from Germany wrote on 05 July 2019

Gute Investition

Schöne Tour durch die Bucht von Akaroa, mit einem super netten Team. Die Seals waren super verspielt und wir konnten auch zwei Pinguine sehen. Leider hatten wir kein Glück mit den Delfinen. Positiv an dieser Tour ist auch, dass ein Teil der Gebühr an die Tiere zurück geht.

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