Akaroa Dolphin Cruise
Your harbour cruise starts from the main wharf in Akaroa. Then depending on the wildlife and weather conditions, we have a few different routes that we like to take, your skipper will decide the best option for your cruise on the day.
Discover the adorable and playful Hector’s dolphins. Easily spotted by their distinguishable rounded dorsal fins, the Hector’s dolphins are only found in New Zealand waters. Watch while they ride the bow putting on a spectacular show for you. Click here to learn more about the Hector's dolphin and our other local wildlife.
Rugged cliff faces and dramatic panoramic views will take your breathe away. We will show you highlights including the highest cliff in Banks Peninsula, the famous ‘Elephant Head’ and Cathedral Cave.
Our passionate local skippers & guides will help you discover historical and cultural highlights. Some key attractions you’ll cruise past include the beautiful Historic Lighthouse and a Maori village; Ōnuku.
Ōnuku is the site where the Treaty of Waitangi (the founding document of New Zealand) was first signed by two local Maori chiefs.
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