This boat tour departs Akaroa – an area of incredible scenery, rich history & an abundance of marine life!

Head out on the water with Akaroa Dolphins for a two-hour cruise on their luxurious catamaran. With small group sizes & plenty of room on board, this tour allows you awesome opportunities to get closer to the action & get those all-important snaps to share with the world! Akaora Dolphins have a 98% success rate of spotting dolphins.

What you are looking for is the Hector Dolphin – the smallest and rarest in the world. They are easily spotted by their distinguishable rounded dorsal fins, the Hector’s dolphins are only found in New Zealand waters.

You may even get to meet Akaroa Dolphin’s Insta-famous crew, the Dolphin spotting dogs, who play an important role in locating the Hector’s Dolphins each day. You’ll also enjoy a complimentary NZ Beer or Wine, and some delicious home baking along the way, this really is a luxurious way to spot some of the world’s rarest Dolphins!

As well as dolphins, you’ll see and get close to the dramatic coastline of Banks Peninsula, including sea caves, high cliffs, and volcanic rock formations.

Why is this Chuffed Worthy? 

Akaroa Dolphins captures all the things we love about seriously good tourism operators – it’s family run, has a small passionate team, focused on a high quality intimate experience and is heavily involved in enhancing and conserving the marine environment.  And who doesn’t love a dolphin dog…..