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Akaroa - 2 hour Scenic Wildlife Cruise
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Join Southern Wanderer for an unforgettable early morning or midday cruise along Akaroa's picturesque Banks Peninsula coast!
Highlights
- View the dramatic Akaroa volcanic cliffs and coastline of Banks Peninsula only seen from the water
- Small groups of 8 passengers max allowing for customised tours to suit you
- Encounter an abundance of wildlife from penguins to albatrosses
- Cruise in often calm conditions with perfect light for photography
- Accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable skipper and guide
- Enjoy our fast, safe and comfortable boat with a heated cabin
A haven for wildlife & marine life, and boasting spectacular photography opportunities, the Banks Penninsula is an absolute must-see for anyone in the region.
We’ll uncover dramatic views of the peninsula’s volcanic formations with the perfect morning light and calm waters providing picture-perfect photo conditions, or simply sit back, relax and take in the gorgeous surrounds.
Throughout the cruise, we’ll pass sites of historic and national significance, see native flora and fauna, and view the local marine & wildlife.
We carry a maximum of 8 passengers, ensuring your trip is a personalized and uncrowded experience.
Your friendly and highly experienced skipper has an abundance of knowledge about the area is more than happy to share this along the way.
If you have any specific points of interest please let us know as we do our best to tailor the trips to suit the interests of our passengers.
You won't want to leave Akaroa without doing this cruise!
Meeting Location: Main Wharf, Beach Road, Akaroa, Canterbury
Departures: Morning departure is at 9.30am, afternoon departure is at 12pm (the later trip allows connection with shuttle services for a day-trip from Christchurch).
Check-In Time: Please make sure to arrive at the boat beside the main wharf at least 5 minutes prior to departure.
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6spaces priced from:
- Adult$59.00
- Child$42.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$68.00
- Child$42.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$51.00
- Child$42.00
1spaces priced from:
- Adult$85.00
- Child$60.00
2spaces priced from:
- Adult$76.00
- Child$48.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$51.00
- Child$48.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$68.00
- Child$48.00
3spaces priced from:
- Adult$85.00
- Child$60.00
5spaces priced from:
- Adult$68.00
- Child$48.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
excellent trip by southern wanderer
Manujaya from NZ
excellent trip by southern wanderer
Manujaya from NZ
excellent trip by southern wanderer
Manujaya from NZ
Akaroa harbour cruise
Anne from NZ
Akaroa harbour cruise
Anne from NZ
Akaroa harbour cruise
Anne from NZ
A lovely day cruising the bay
Liz from Germany
A lovely day cruising the bay
Liz from Germany
A lovely day cruising the bay
Liz from Germany
Great experience
Joshua from NZ
Great experience
Joshua from NZ
Great experience
Joshua from NZ
This is a MUST!
Canela from NZ
This is a MUST!
Canela from NZ
Just fabulous!
Louise from France
Fantastic!
Natalie Burke from Australia
Fantastic!
Natalie Burke from Australia
Awesome cruise
Chloe from France
Simply stunning
Jasmin Mita from NZ
Simply stunning
Jasmin Mita from NZ
Simply stunning
Jasmin Mita from NZ
Scenic experience
Kay from NZ
Scenic experience
Kay from NZ
Scenic experience
Kay from NZ
Incredible scenery and fantastic crew.
Yanica from NZ
Incredible scenery and fantastic crew.
Yanica from NZ
Spectacular Morning!!
Petria from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Manujaya from New Zealand wrote on 27 October 2019
Share Linkexcellent trip by southern wanderer
had a excellent trip. excellent service by john and his son by Southern Wanderer group. really appreciate their service. recommend to everyone
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Louise from France wrote on 18 March 2019
Share LinkJust fabulous!
John and Olly make a wonderful team. Olly with his hawk eyes for spotting animals in the water and John with his fantastic wildlife knowledge. The boat is small so you get to know the other participants you can ask all the questions you like there is no rehearsed speech You will see all the birds and other animals that are around! The orher advantage is the early start - no one else on the water, lovely sunrise, no wind but it can be a bit chilly so dressup warm. Well done guys and keep up the good work! They also hire out trips for groups which might be a good option for a group of friends who aren’t quite into the getting up early thing!
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