Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise

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About This Experience

A 2-hour catamaran cruise on Akaroa Harbour from the ticket counter in Akaroa, with dolphin-spotting dogs, warm jackets, a glass of wine, beer or a soft drink and homemade cookies.

The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.

In the Operator's Own Words

Have a close encounter with the rare Hector's dolphins.
Along the way, you will also learn about our incredible history.
View sea caves & spectacular volcanic formations.
Discover NZ fur seals, penguins, seabirds that also call the harbour home.
See our dolphin-spotting dogs in action.

What's Included

✓ 2-Hour Dolphins Nature Cruise
✓ Personal Experience
✓ Welcoming & Knowledgable Tour Guides
✓ Dolphin Spotting Dogs
✓ Included is a complimentary glass of award-winning wine, beer, or non-alcoholic options, as well as freshly homemade cookies
✓ Engaging commentary in English
✓ Sunscreen
✓ Warm Jackets
✓ Wheelchair Accessible
✓ Child Friendly
✓ Luxurious & Stable Catamaran
✓ Flushable Toliet
✓ Flittered Water

Not Included

Swimming with dolphins

Good to Know

Check-in no later than 30 minutes prior to departure.
As the dolphins are wild we can never guarantee to see them but have a high success rate.
Akaroa is roughly a 90-minute drive from Christchurch and Lyttelton Port. Please leave with plenty of time.
Passengers of all ages are welcome, from newborns to seniors, as the vessels are very stable, have secure railings, various indoor and outdoor areas to choose from, and space for pushchairs, etc. Have plenty of lifejackets aboard, including those for infants and children, however, if you are travelling with young children, for their safety they must be supervised at all times.
Cater to passengers with disabilities and welcome customers in wheelchairs with an able-body companion.
Please be on time. If you are late, you will not receive a refund or be able to join your harbour cruise. Like a plane, your cruise will leave as scheduled whether you are there or not.