AKAROA · DOLPHIN TOURS
The trips that actually find the pods.
The 6 akaroa dolphin tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where you go to find the pods, how long you stay out, who runs the boat, and what a seat on deck costs.
Two-hour Akaroa harbor cruise in a roomy catamaran to spot Hector’s dolphins, seals, and penguins with drink and homemade cookies.
Most Popular“Thank you so much for a wonderful trip. We saw amazing wildlife and the crew were funny and helpful.”
2-hour Akaroa Harbour catamaran for Hector’s dolphins, seals, penguins and sea caves, with local wine and homemade baking.
“Nice excursion! We saw some dolphins and few seals during this 2 hours cruise in Akaroa.”
Swim in Akaroa Harbour with wild Hector’s dolphins on a small boat, with wetsuit gear, safety coaching, and a warm shower after.
“Fantastic experience with dolphins swimming so close. Dont let rain stop you as you will be in a wet suit anyway.”
2-hour Akaroa dolphin cruise on a catamaran with Hector’s dolphins, seals, penguins, and volcanic scenery, plus tea, coffee, and a postcard.
“A wonderful experience, we had clear weather and the scenery was spectacular. Saw the dolphins a few times, seals and lots of birds. The commentary was also engaging and interesting. We even went back for a hat overboard!”
Swim with rare Hector’s dolphins in Akaroa Harbour with a small group, warm wetsuits, guided etiquette, and onboard wildlife spotting.
“Harry, Charlotte & Thomas were amazing crew , knowledgeable and fun too! Thanks for an amazing trip. We were lucky enough to get to swim with the Hector dolphins, have an albatross chick land about 2 metres from us while we were in the water, see a white flippered penguin and a seal while we…”
Sail aboard New Zealand’s 1922 ketch The Fox II for Hector’s dolphins, seals, and penguins, plus cliffs, caves, and history in Akaroa.
“A wonderful sail around Akaroa Harbour with close encounters with dolphins and seabirds and informative narrative about both human and natural history.”
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