New Zealand · BOAT TOURS IN AKAROA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 7 boat tours in Akaroa worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 2-hour Akaroa catamaran wildlife cruise for Hector’s dolphins, seals, and penguins, with a drink, cookies, and dog-aided spotting.
“Excelent tour, very informative, lot of dolfins and sea lions and even a pingguin. We enjoyed it very much.”
2-hour Akaroa harbour cruise to spot rare Hector’s dolphins, seals and penguins, plus history, warm jackets, wine, and cookies.
“Very enjoyable cruise. Saw Hector's dolphins. Cruise was exactly what it says on the box. I enjoyed Dave's banter during the trip too.”
A narrated 2-hour Akaroa Harbour catamaran cruise with hot drinks, sea caves, and wildlife spotting, including Hector’s dolphins.
“It was one of the best unforgettable experiences we have with my Mom travelling together. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit NZ.”
Sail Akaroa Harbour to spot rare Hector dolphins, seals, and penguins on a modern catamaran with volcanic scenery, stories, tea, and a postcard.
“Saw alot of hector dolphins and fur seals. Boat was really good and so were the staff. Captain was very knowledgeable about the area with excellent commentary. Thoroughly recommend!”
Small-boat Akaroa cruise around Banks Peninsula to spot Hector’s dolphins, penguins, seals, and seabirds with local owners Tony and Mafi.
“Tony and Moffie are incredible. They knew exactly where to go and how best to maneuver their boat to get up close and personal to the seals, cliffs, caves, and dolphins. They respect the dolphins and don’t chase them, but the dolphins flockRead more”
Sail Akaroa on the Fox II ketch for 2h45, with a real wildlife focus for Hectors dolphins, penguins, seals, and great views.
“It was a very nice and relaxing tour . Saw some dolphins and seals and penguins . The lovely views were mesmerizing”
Sail aboard The Fox II to see Hector’s dolphins, penguins, seals, and seabirds around Akaroa’s cliffs and caves.
“A wonderful sail around Akaroa Harbour with close encounters with dolphins and seabirds and informative narrative about both human and natural history.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
