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Experience a dolphin cruise in Akaroa and encounter the Hector's dolphin, the world’s smallest and rarest.
Highlights
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery around Akaroa Harbour
- Watch dolphins, penguins, fur seals and birds in their natural habitat
- View the stunning volcanic formation of Cathedral Cove
- Relaxing cruise aboard our comfortable catamaran
Experience a dolphin cruise in Akaroa and encounter the world’s smallest and rarest marine dolphin – the endangered Hector’s dolphin. Cruise past Akaroa’s dramatic volcanic sea cliffs, 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 discover the fascinating behaviors of Akaroa’s wildlife, learn about conservation efforts aimed at repopulating Hector’s dolphins, and explore how we can all contribute to their thriving future for generations to come.
Dolphins are sighted on 95% of our trips, if you do not see dolphins, we will give you a voucher to go again another day. Voted one of the top 101 things to do in New Zealand by local New Zealanders!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$106.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$106.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$106.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$106.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$95.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Mary from New Zealand wrote on 05 February 2026
What a beautiful country we live in💚❤️
Great crew . Excellent commentary we learnt somethings 😀 Beautiful day with heaps of the wild life showing themselves. Thank you 😊 🙏
Hufsa Junaid from New Zealand wrote on 21 January 2026
Awesome trip
Excellent service- the staff went above and beyond to make our experience memorable.
mannay2 from New Zealand wrote on 21 January 2026
Amazing experience
We thoroughly enjoyed this close encounter with hector dolphins and our skipper’s knowledgeable commentary accompanied by his great sense of humor. Thank you!
dragon1969 from New Zealand wrote on 10 January 2026
A must do ❤️
Awesome experience. Captain of the boat was knowledgeable in the area and the wild life. He also was funny when giving the safety briefing but got the message across. He did he utmost to find dolphins for us even though the winds picked up and things got rough in the Harbour. In the end heading back with 10 minutes to go we did spot 2 dolphins 🐬 👏 👌. Staff on board were great as well. Recommended to anyone spending time in Akaroa.
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mazz from Australia wrote on 31 October 2025
Awesome trip
Weather wasnt in our favour on our cruise day as it was quite windy and tad wet and sadly no dolphin wanted to play about with us - few penguins bobbing around and some seals lazing about - but it was a nice outing none the less. Beautiful part of the world !