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Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour
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!
Available Bookings from 21 Dec to 3 Jan 2027
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- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$80.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$130.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$80.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$70.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$70.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$41.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$85.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Amazing experience
Debbie Trewartha from
Australia
Review
jeemoljosek from
NZ
A dolphin water ballet
raeleen from
United States
A pleasant voyage
xingw from
NZ
A pleasant voyage
xingw from
NZ
A pleasant voyage
xingw from
NZ
Loved it
Tania from
NZ
Loved it
Tania from
NZ
Loved it
Tania from
NZ
🐬⚓️⛵️
sarahg12 from
NZ
Great day on the water
lizk7 from
NZ
Absolutely fabulous
Alison Baker from
NZ
Absolutely fabulous
Alison Baker from
NZ
Absolutely fabulous
Alison Baker from
NZ
Amazing!
Rani Evers from
NZ
Absolutely Fabulous
hebam from
NZ
Lovely Tour and Crew
Carolin Brehm from
NZ
Lovely Tour and Crew
Carolin Brehm from
NZ
South Island highlight
richardd from
NZ
South Island highlight
richardd from
NZ
Unique experience with nature
wendym2 from
NZ
Unique experience with nature
wendym2 from
NZ
Beautiful day out on Akaroa harbour
katyd1 from
NZ
Beautiful day out on Akaroa harbour
katyd1 from
NZ
Beautiful day out on Akaroa harbour
katyd1 from
NZ
Best experience in Akaroa!!
Vanessa from
NZ
Best experience in Akaroa!!
Vanessa from
NZ
Great day out!
kyleg3 from
NZ
Had an amazing time!
Tayla Webb from
NZ
Had an amazing time!
Tayla Webb from
NZ
Great Akaroa trip
Johan from
NZ
Great Akaroa trip
Johan from
NZ
Awesome experience
kristys5 from
NZ
Absolutely wonderful experience!!
christinew6 from
NZ
Absolutely wonderful experience!!
christinew6 from
NZ
Absolutely wonderful experience!!
christinew6 from
NZ
Amazing experience
Utsav from
NZ
Amazing experience
Utsav from
NZ
I’d give this 6 stars if I could!
Louise Griffiths from
NZ
Worthwhile experience
melissam3 from
NZ
Awesome experience!
Nicola Taylor from
NZ
Awesome experience!
Nicola Taylor from
NZ
Awesome experience!
Nicola Taylor from
NZ
Great Afternoon
clairel15 from
NZ
Fox II was Fabulous!!
dianek2 from
NZ
Sailing and Dolphins
jessicaa4 from
NZ
Sailing and Dolphins
jessicaa4 from
NZ
THE BEST!!!~!!!
Kevyn Snary from
NZ
Delightful tour
davidw32 from
NZ
Akaroa Sailing
Margi Prisk-Vink from
NZ
Akaroa Sailing
Margi Prisk-Vink from
NZ
Akaroa Sailing
Margi Prisk-Vink from
NZ
Sensational
Jan from
NZ
Sensational
Jan from
NZ
Awesome trip
Kaye Andrews from
NZ
Awesome trip
Kaye Andrews from
NZ
Awesome trip
Kaye Andrews from
NZ
Fantastic boat trip
lucyt1 from
United Kingdom
Fantastic boat trip
lucyt1 from
United Kingdom
Fantastic boat trip
lucyt1 from
United Kingdom
Best Akaroa Experience
Caitlin Kanis from
NZ
Dolphin
Tereza from
Czech Republic
Best day out
Rachel from
NZ
導覽也很詳細
TSAI MENGTING from
Taiwan
It was simply amazing!!!
farahhanisz from
Malaysia
Einige Hector Delfine
Igor from
Germany
Fantastic sailing tour
Sandra and Jonas from
Germany
Fantastic sailing tour
Sandra and Jonas from
Germany
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour
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.
Debbie Trewartha from Australia wrote on 29 May 2026
Amazing experience
We had an amazing time on the Fox 2. Wow what an experience on such a historic beautiful boat. Something we will never forget. Roy is a friendly skipper and passes on his knowledge which we found very interesting. Emmy is also a friendly young lady who was happy to answer any questions. We loved every minute and left NZ on a high because of this experience. Definately put on your list if in Akaroa. Thank you both.
lees4 from United States wrote on 20 May 2026
Fun day out
We saw lots of wildlife as well as beautiful scenery. The narration was helpful and Emmy was very kind and the captain was an interesting fellow as well. It was nice to sail on the open water. This is a great activity to fill an afternoon in Akaroa.
jeemoljosek from New Zealand wrote on 18 May 2026
Review
It was an awesome experience
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joannep20 from New Zealand wrote on 28 January 2026
Highly recommended
Unforgettable and exceptional!