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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 inNZD ($)
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- 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$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$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$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$125.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$109.00
- Child$45.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$125.00
- Child$60.00
- 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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moink fromNew Zealand wrote on 13 October 2025
Akaroa black cat cruise
Awesome
petram fromNew Zealand wrote on 13 October 2025
Amazing cruise
Well worth going! We saw a lot of wildlife and had a very enjoyable time on the Black Cat Nature Cruise. Great commentary from the friendly crew. A must do in Akaroa. Thanks team.
Maggi fromNew Zealand wrote on 18 October 2025
The cruise
We were looking forward to see the dolphins but unfortunately couldn't, hence the whole trip was disappointing. Nothing extraordinary otherwise when compared to a normal cruise. They have reissued another ticket but i would have preferred at least half of the money to be refunded as they are not cheap. We are from North island and not sure if or when wewould be back sgain!!!
chanin fromThailand wrote on 07 October 2025
Dolphin cruise
The cruise is excellent for person without motion sickness. I saw many dolphins and fur seals. My daughter got severe motion sickness while captain let the cruise float and turn around for a long time to see dolphins. Nice staff.
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Narelle Murdoch fromNew Zealand wrote on 18 October 2025
Girls Weekend
We all had a fantastic time, the crew were amazing and very knowledgeable, was beautiful day saw a lot of Hector Dolphins seals and amazing scenery. Total recommended this to do while in Akaroa