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Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour
Join us on an unforgettable sailing adventure, getting up close with Akaroa’s wildlife, including the Hector Dolphin with real sailing on the Pacific Ocean!
Highlights
- Akaroa's longest wildlife encounter tour
- Dolphin sighting money back guarantee!
- Sail in comfort aboard a traditional 1922 double masted wooden sailboat
- See Hector dolphins, little blue penguins, fur seals, albatross and many more birds
- Stunning scenic views including caves, cliffs, waterfalls and marine farms
Sail with the dolphins in the crater of an extinct volcano, located on New Zealand’s oldest gaffed rigged ketch and enjoy the stunning wildlife of Akaroa Harbour up close!
Relax and soak up the sun, sea and scenic hills or part as one of the crew on this sightseeing journey! See Hector dolphins, little blue penguins, New Zealand fur seals, albatross and other incredible sea birds. Surrounded by giant volcanic sea cliffs, caves and rock formations, this journey is guaranteed to be a trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life. See all the wildlife of Akaroa Harbour with dolphin sighting guarantee! Learn about the local history of the harbour and wildlife on this eco-friendly tour!
Experience a truly remarkable encounter with New Zealand’s stunning wildlife and natural beauty!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$115.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$115.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$115.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$110.00
- Child$41.00
- 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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Sarah from Australia wrote on 06 April 2025
Wonderful afternoon sailing
We loved our afternoon sailing on the Fox II, the wind was up enough for all sails and we saw lots of wildlife.
Anonymous from United States wrote on 29 March 2025
Cool experience
Really unique! Of all the boats we were on in New Zealand this boat was the most interesting! Loved the back story. History lesson was great! Seeing dolphins - unreal! They even have extra jackets when guests get cold. Only thing is I saw the deckhand chuck the coffee grounds in the ocean. Not sure if they could have been disposed of differently.
rosiecounts from United Kingdom wrote on 27 March 2025
Book this!
Though the thrux of the idea is to see Hector’s Dolphins, and we did, Fox II is much more of an experience than that. Beautiful boat, small group, fabulous varied commentary about Akaroa as we unhurriedly floated along the water. The sails went up, the motors off and we just absorbed the unique experience. Three hours later we drifted off onto land totally relaxed. The crew of two looked after us really well, no fuss, just there if and when you needed them, whilst hoisting sails and doing everything else that needed doing. We’re so glad we didn’t choose the catamaran.
heleng9 from New Zealand wrote on 21 March 2025
Beautiful experience
We very enjoyed warm atmosphere, beautiful views, watching the dolphins and seals. The crew was lovely and friendly, providing drinks, cookies. Very informative. Also I liked the music providing on the board suitable for recording videos. Highly recommend.
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G D Thomas from New Zealand wrote on 18 April 2025
Relaxing and rewarding
Very enjoyable experience. Crew are easygoing and friendly. Saw the dolphins several times. Well worth it. Very relaxing return journey with the sails billowing.