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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!

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 $130.00

Child $60.00 (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 bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) 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 16 May to 29 May 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour

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joannep20 from New Zealand wrote on 28 January 2026

Highly recommended

Unforgettable and exceptional!

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Thank you Joanne! We aim to provide the memory of a lifetime, and it seems we succeeded!

G D Thomas from New Zealand wrote on 18 April 2025

Relaxing and rewarding

Very enjoyable experience. Crew are easygoing and friendly. Saw the dolphins several times. Well worth it. Very relaxing return journey with the sails billowing.

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Janine Slabbert from New Zealand wrote on 05 May 2026

Awesome experience

We have tried all three operators in Akaroa, and this was our best experience so far. We saw an abundance of dolphins, seals and penguin. The captain shared some really interesting facts about the history of Akaroa and the surroundings. Highly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing a tour.

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Jonathan Wood from New Zealand wrote on 04 May 2026

Afternoon on the water

Absolutely loved it, great vessel, lots of wildlife, smooth sailing. Dolphins playing under the boat.

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Gabriel from New Zealand wrote on 03 May 2026

Great Experience

The skipper and crew made it an awesome day. Well informed captain told us the history of this beautiful place. We were very lucky to experience the little Hector dolphins and the captain made sure to spend a lot of time with them. The Cathedral cave was a magical experience especially when he played very touching music over the loudspeakers.

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