Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise

Managed to see dolphins and seals during this trip. There were so many dolphins in the sea and the staffs also help to keep a lookout on where the dolphins were so that we can capture the moments. They also offer complimentary drinks and cookie on board.

This is the best tour I've ever been on! It wasn't just about seeing dolphins. The guide explained a lot (although I couldn't understand everything because it was in English) and we saw seals and penguins up close! The homemade cookies were delicious and the hot chocolate was delicious too!

Great value for the money! The boat trip is about 2 hours, and we saw many seabirds, dolphins, and seals. The captain and staff were very enthusiastic about finding and introducing the animals. Simple drinks and cookies were provided along the way. I highly recommend this trip and the supplier.

Best doggo on the boat! They had a good guide around the area and we saw both dolphins playing in the water as well as seals.

I recently went on the Akaroa Dolphins Harbour Nature Cruise, and it was easily the highlight of my trip! If you are a nature lover, this experience is absolutely worth it. The Highlights The wildlife sightings were spectacular. We were incredibly lucky to check off the "big three" of the harbor: Hector’s Dolphins: The absolute stars of the show. Seeing these rare, playful dolphins up close was a magical experience. Albatross: We were treated to the sight of these majestic birds gliding effortlessly over the water. New Zealand Fur Seals: We spotted several seals lounging on the rocks, which added a lovely touch to the coastal scenery. A Quick Tip for Travelers It is worth noting that the sea swell can get quite high once you head out toward the harbor entrance. Overall, the crew was professional, the scenery was breathtaking, and the wildlife encounters were once-in-a-lifetime. I can’t recommend this cruise enough!

fun experience with Wilbur the dog onboard! managed to see some hector dolphins and seals. crew were lovely and there was a free drink and cookies onboard.

This was a really fun trip! The captain and crew were very friendly and proactively helpful. There was even an adorable dog on board whose job it was to spot dolphins. Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins today because of the rough seas from the previous day's storm, and my child even got seasick and threw up. However, the captain took us near the rocks to see the seals, which was still really worthwhile. Since we didn't see dolphins, they gave us a voucher for a free return visit, valid for another free trip within six months. Sadly, we had other plans the next day and couldn't use it. If time allows, it might be better to set aside two days for this activity.

Love the cruise so much. We had a fun time on board with the friendly staff who provided us drinks and cookies. My kids played with Buster, the dog too. We spotted dolphins, seals, even the baby seals, seabirds and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

The dolphins came close to the boat and we were able to see them up close. They were very welcoming and sometimes even jumped out. On the boat, the captain told us about the history of the place, and we were served delicious drinks and cookies, so we were very satisfied.

The weather wasn't great, and we only saw about five dolphins, not very close, so the view wasn't very clear. However, the captain's commentary was excellent, we got to enjoy magnificent natural scenery, and we had juice and cookies 🍪. On the way back, we also saw a family of seals, so it was worth it overall.