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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
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  • 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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miaol from Taiwan wrote on 22 October 2024

Black cat cruise Akaroa

風景很美,看到不少白海豚,值得一遊

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YU HAN from Taiwan wrote on 22 January 2019

航行很充實,值得一去

不只可以看到海豚,還能看到海豹(還是海狗?)。沿途會經過一區鳥類的居住地。 就算是夏天,海上的風還是很冷,記得帶保暖外套。 如果要坐二樓的位置要早點去排隊。樓上有太陽曬但出港後就有海風吹會很涼。 拿著手機憑證到碼頭店家位置報到就可以了。

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Chun Keung from Hong Kong wrote on 08 May 2017

一個不錯的體驗

這天天氣不太好,真的太大浪,但整個旅程真的不錯,有看到海獅,及看到一次海豚,我相信如果天氣好一點,應該不錯

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Sharon from China wrote on 13 September 2023

非常值得去的一趟一日游

如果您在基督城,一定要抽时间来Akaroa看海豚。 不是关在海洋馆里的那种,而是露天大海的纯天然海豚。我们来过几次了,每次都能看到海豚,船长从来都不会让你失望。除了有风的时候,一定要拿晕船药。其他都是100分。五星推荐。

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qiu from China wrote on 14 August 2023

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值得去看看,就是有点晕船~

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