Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

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74 reviews
2K+ booked
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From 1 May 2026 until mid-2027, due to the Akaroa Wharf redevelopment, tours will check in at the Black Cat Cruises office
  • Travel in style on a 2 hour scenic sightseeing catamaran cruise on Akaroa Harbor
  • Enjoy majestic scenery and stunning views as you sip on our complimentary drinks
  • Comfortably cruise around an extinct volcanic crater whilst spotting Hector's dolphins, Cathedral Cave, Fur Seals, White Flippered Blue Penguins and other Wildlife
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What to expect

Just 90-minutes from Christchurch, embark on our award-winning dolphin and wildlife cruise in Akaroa Experience a 2 hour dolphin cruise in Akaroa and encounter the world’s smallest and rarest marine dolphin, the endangered Hector’s dolphin. View Akaroa’s dramatic volcanic sea cliffs, New Zealand fur seal colonies, and marine birdlife, all while gaining insight into the area’s rich natural and cultural history. Black Cat Cruises are leaders in eco-tourism. During your cruise with us, you’ll learn about Akaroa’s incredble wildlife, the conservation efforts aimed at protecting the Hector’s dolphins, and explore how we can all contribute to their thriving future for generations to come

Dolphins
On the Akaroa Harbour Cruise, passengers cherish moments of connection with dolphins and seabirds
Sea seals
Excited observers catch sight of sea seals sunbathing along the rugged coast, a nature cruise highlight
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

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4.5 / 5
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74 reviews
Services offered
4.8
Value for money
4.7
Quality of facility
4.8
Safety measures
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Review for: Akaroa Harbour Black Cat Nature Cruise

Saw various types of wildlife on this cruise in Akaroa. The Hectors dolphins were very small but cute, swimming around the boat. Was also lucky enough to spot a young Humpback whale too! Great experience on this cruise with very dedicated crews.

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Review for: Akaroa Harbour Black Cat Nature Cruise

Amazing experience! Got to see Hector dolphins 🐬 and also a huml back whale. Polite and Friendly staff.

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Review for: Akaroa Harbour Black Cat Nature Cruise

Staff are very friendly & responsive for bad weather arrangement and rescheduling. We highly recommend this. The view was very nice dolphins and sea seals were so cute. There are free hot chocolate, coffee, milk tea and tea.

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bought tickets online which was very fast and efficient to use upon reaching the place . enter the blue shed shop and extra for physical voucher. cruise guide was detailed and shared knowledge about the experience. saw some deal and dolphins too.

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Review for: Akaroa Harbour Black Cat Nature Cruise

Awesome itinerary, you are guaranteed to see a lot of dolphins, and will also take you to a fur seal habitat near the sea. This ecological boat is very protective of wild animals and will also raise funds for ecological research in New Zealand. Highly recommended! The scenery is super beautiful

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Recommend this. Really enjoyed the cruise. Saw seals and hector dolphins. Captain was very friendly.

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Review for: Akaroa Harbour Black Cat Nature Cruise

The experience was great. Before heading out to see the dolphins, the boat passed by former Māori activity sites, and then sailed to the dolphin's location. We quickly saw dolphins swimming around. Finally, before returning, we also saw fur seals on the rock wall.

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Review for: Akaroa Harbour Black Cat Nature Cruise

Awesome experience on the black cat! Got to see the hector dolphins, penguins and seals in the akaroa Harbour.

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The beautiful town of Akaroa, although the dolphins and wildlife can not see much, but the two-hour yacht trip children also enjoyed watching. Be sure to wear a down jacket or warm clothing when boarding the boat, because now in summer, the sea wind heard that the ice from the glacier is ice.

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Review for: Akaroa Harbour Black Cat Nature Cruise

It's a two hours pleasure experience, we saw many doplins and a seal and the bueatifu sense view.

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