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Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour

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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!

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!

Adult $120.00
Child $55.00 (6-15 years old)
Infant $0.00 (5 and under)

What's included

  • 3 hour wildlife and nature sighting tour.
  • Complimentary afternoon coffee, tea, hot chocolate and biscuit.
  • Beer/wine/snacks available for purchase.

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Departs from Daly's Wharf behind Ma Maison Restaurant.
  • 2 Rue Balguerie, Akaroa.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Legal Drinking Age Enforced

  • To consume Alcohol you must be over the legal drinking age. You may be asked to produce Government Issued ID to prove your age.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: Children under 5 years old travel free.

    This experience is not suitable for people with severe disabilities or wheelchairs.

Available Bookings from 20 Dec to 2 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$115.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$115.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$115.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$115.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$110.00
  • Child$55.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$120.00
  • Child$38.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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chloea8 from France wrote on 19 March 2024

Expérience incroyable

Une expérience incroyable !! Merci à Roy et son équipage pour cette belle matinée, nous avons pu profiter du paysage et voir des dauphins! C'était magique

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emilied from France wrote on 03 March 2024

Balade inoubliable

Magnifique croisière. Le capitaine du bateau nous a fait découvrir Akaroa. Il met tout son coeur pour nous faire découvrir la nature et l'histoire de sa région. C'est une personne passionnée qui ne considère pas les touristes comme des tiroirs caisse et qui fait tout pour que l'on passe un super moment. Merci encore ce fut une expérience incroyable.

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Daniele VANDERMOERE from France wrote on 05 April 2019

Croisière mavique

C'est une expérience inoubilable. Une croisière sur un bateau à voiles dans un petit groupe. Apres la sortie du port le capitaine met la musique etles dauphins arrivent et font la course avec le bateau il y en avait bien une dizaine.de plus le soleil est de la partie. L' équipage etait très sympa.

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Francoise HAYO from France wrote on 05 March 2019

Très beau vieux voilier aux voiles rouges

Belle ballade beau temps et manoeuvre à la voile. Avons vu quelques dolphins et des tous petits pingouins....mais ce n est pas facile ... Patron du bateau très sympathique

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Manon LEVEQUE from France wrote on 04 January 2019

Expérience très émouvante

Mon frère et moi avons offert ce tour en voilier à notre cousine pour son anniversaire. C'était la première fois de sa vie qu'elle voyait des dauphins. Ce n'était pas le cas pour moi mais très certainement la première fois que cela fut aussi émouvant ; d'autant plus en la voyant elle complètement émerveillée devant le spectacle. Nous avons adoré et je le recommande vivement. Cela offre une alternative bien plus authentique selon moi que les tours en bateau classiques et une bien plus grande proximité avec les animaux.

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