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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 $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 26 Apr to 9 May 2026

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Child$60.00
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  • Child$60.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$115.00
  • Child$60.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$115.00
  • Child$60.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$99.00
  • Child$60.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$99.00
  • Child$60.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Adult$99.00
  • 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

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

4.9

225 reviews

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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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jessroy from Canada wrote on 17 April 2026

Really nice tour!

Nice tour with full of informations! The crew was really nice! We saw dolphins, seals and albatross!

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From Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour

Thank you Jess for your review, Captain Roy did say that you would come back with a head full of knowledge that you didn't have before!

Dan Wilson from Australia wrote on 12 April 2026

Highly Recommend - Amazing Value and Experience

The team are knowledgeable and make the trip fun and informational. This experience is awesome value for money and such a nice and relaxing trip

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From Sailing & Dolphin Watch Tour - 3 Hours - Akaroa Harbour

Thank you for your nice review, we are a small tean and work hard to make each trip a unique experience!

Arjaan De Schipper from Netherlands wrote on 10 April 2026

Great trip agai on the Fox II

Captain and crew, thanks again!

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Thank you Arjaan, we are so glad to read you loved our trip.

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