Kia ora! Yes, you will have plenty of time to get back to Christchurch by 4.30pm, if you book either our 10.15 am or 12.45 pm cruise. All our cruises are 2-hours long, so if you choose our 12.45 cruise you would arrive back at Akaroa’s main wharf by 2.45 pm. I hope all this information helps.

Hi Kathy, thank you for your question. At this stage there hasn’t been a bus service finalised to connect passengers from Lyttelton Port to Akaroa that we are aware of. If you would like to email us we can keep in contact as soon as we have any updates. Warm regards, Julia

Yes, there is a toilet on board.

Hi there, As we take small groups of up to 35 passengers, we always recommend booking in advance, just so you don't miss out. You can book through our website or email us directly. As Akaroa is a tender port I have added a little more information below. Our location is very close to where you will arrive at the wharf on your tender. Once you disembark from the tender, walk to the very end of the wharf where you will see a small yellow/orange building to your left. The building has our Akaroa Dolphins signage on it. Here you will be able to pick up your boarding passes, and then boarding will be back on the wharf. If you book our 10.15 am cruise, it is best to be on one of the first tenders to come ashore, just so you don't run late. Check-in is at 9.45 am. I hope all this information helps. Warm regards, Julia

Hi Eleen, Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately, the chances of seeing whale are slim, however, we have a 98% success rate in encountering Hector’s dolphins in their natural environment, all year round. To find out more about our Akaroa Dolphins - Harbour Nature Cruises please visit our website. I hope that helps. Kind regards, Julia

Hello! Our cruises are always dependent on the sea and weather conditions. Our staff constantly monitor the weather and respond professionally to any changes. Passenger comfort and safety is always our utmost priority, this may mean a tour is cancelled at any stage if we feel it necessary. If it is our decision to cancel a cruise, either a full refund or transfer to another cruise will be offered. If you are susceptible to motion sickness, we suggest visiting the chemist and purchasing sea sick aid to take prior to your cruise. Once on board chat with our crew where the best place on the boat is to be, as certain spots do move less than others. We also have a few tricks up our sleeves to help with motion sickness – so don’t be shy to mention to our crew if you do feel a little under the weather. Feel free to email us if you have any more questions. I hope this helps. Warm regards, Julia

Hi Lyn, Thank you for your message. In our Winter months, we operate our 12.45pm cruise, weather and sea conditions dependent. July is definitely a cooler month but we can still have some nice calm days. If you would like more information please email us. Kind regards, Julia

Hello, Thank you for your enquiry. There are a few ways you can book directly with us, either by email, phone or website. Unfortunately I am unable to add our website or email address in this section. If you go to our profile up the top it will have links to these. Alternatively if you google 'Akaroa Dolphins' our website will come up with all our details. Let me know if you need help with anything else. Kind regards, Julia +64 (0) 3 304 7866 or 0800 99 01 02

Hello! Thank you for your inquiry. Our office location is very close in relation to where you will come onto Akaroa wharf on your tender. Once you disembark from the tender, walk to the very end of the wharf where you will see a small yellow/orange building to your left (opposite a small park) - the walk will only take you a couple of minutes. The building has our Akaroa Dolphins signage on it. Here you will be able to pick up your boarding passes, and then boarding will be back on the wharf. Our boat fills up quickly during the summer season so we do recommend booking ahead. You can book a space on our 2 hour harbour cruise directly via our website. Kind regards, Sonja Hepso Akaroa Dolphins