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 24 Dec to 6 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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

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

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

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

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

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$95.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

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

  • Adult$95.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

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

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

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

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

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$109.00
  • Child$45.00
  • Infant Free of Charge
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Florence Houdouin from France wrote on 08 February 2019

Très déçue de la balade en bateau

Accueil du personnel très agréable. Balade sur le bateau comme convenue. En revanche, nous n'avons pratiquement pas vu de dauphin. Nous avons vu que deux dauphins au loin pendant 3 secondes. D'autres personnes plus chanceuses que nous, en ont revu deux autres mais également pendant quelque secondes au loin. Puis nous sommes rentrés au port. Très déçu de cette balade, qui a un certain coût quand même ! Je ne conseil pas vraiment cette compagnie pour aller voir les dauphins. Quelques années plutôt j'étais partie en excursion avec une autre compagnie moins touristique et cette fois-ci j'avais vu une dizaine de dauphins nager au pied du bateau.

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paulinem4 from France wrote on 12 April 2023

Absolutely beautiful !

Non seulement nous avons eu nôtre comptant de dauphins et de phoques, mais la côte en elle même, les paysages étaient incroyables. Une croisière spectaculaire très bien menée et commentée par notre guide. Je recommande vivement !

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Dany Jousset from France wrote on 03 February 2020

Extraordinaire

Une excursion extraordinaire dans une nature grandiose et la chance d’avoir cu plein de phoques

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Marion Faille from France wrote on 29 December 2018

Très sympa!

L'équipe du bateau est très sympa, souriante et connaît beaucoup de choses sur les dauphins, la faune marine etc... Les paysages qu'on approche sont magnifiques et il est quasi sûr de trouver des dauphins Hector quand on fait cette croisière...ce qui a été notre cas. Cette croisière a un très bon rapport qualité/prix quand on réserve via bookme je trouve, je recommande.

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Steph from France wrote on 10 December 2018

A faire sans hésiter

La meilleure croisière que j'ai faite pendant mon voyage ! Les dauphins étaient au rendez-vous et la découverte des falaises de la péninsule m'a bluffée. Le bâteau est assez petit ce qui permet de ne pas être dans la masse. Bref, une belle expérience que je ne regrette absolument pas.

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