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The 7 Boat Tours in Akaroa We Keep Recommending

7 tours  ·  from $69 a head

The shortlist you would text a friend before they leave: 7 boat tours in Akaroa that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the catch nobody mentions.

Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise - Akaroa Lighthouse and the first harbour views
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Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise

1.Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,143 reviews · from $80Our pick

Cruise Akaroa Harbour by catamaran, spot Hector’s dolphins, seals, and penguins, and enjoy a local drink, cookie, and expert commentary.

“Lovely time out. Lots of good information. Saw dolphins and seals. Comfortable boat. Enjoyable trip. Love the dog Albi.”

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Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise - Checking in 30 minutes before departure
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Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise

2.Dolphin Nature Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 440 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Cruise Akaroa Harbour for rare Hector’s dolphins, seals, penguins, volcanic cliffs, local stories, wine, cookies, and expert guiding.

“Outstanding. One of our favourite activities in the entire trip. We went out further and saw more than I expected! Amazing value, these guys are top notch. Must do.”

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Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise - Leaving the Main Wharf and finding your sea legs
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Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise

Akaroa Wildlife Cruise - Searching for Hector’s dolphins
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Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

5.Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $68Best value

Cruise Akaroa Harbour in a small boat, seeking Hector’s dolphins, seals, penguins, and seabirds with local guides Tony and Mafi.

“Tony and Mafi are great hosts. Super friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable... and great dolphin spotters!! A lovely way to see one of New Zealand's best places.”

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Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing - Akaroa Harbour and Banks Peninsula from the water
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Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

Akaroa: Wildlife Cruise with Dolphins and Penguins - Sailing on the Fox II, a 1922 wooden ketch
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Akaroa: Wildlife Cruise with Dolphins and Penguins

7.Wildlife Cruise with Dolphins and Penguins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Sail Akaroa Harbour aboard the historic Fox II for Hector’s dolphins, penguins, seals, cliffs, caves, and local history.

“A wonderful sail around Akaroa Harbour with close encounters with dolphins and seabirds and informative narrative about both human and natural history.”

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