This was truly a tour we will never forget. We were incredibly lucky to get great conditions and... read more
Fantastic afternoon with great skipper, host and spotter dog. We saw penguins, dolphins and seals... read more
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This was truly a tour we will never forget. We were incredibly lucky to get great conditions and see several dolphin pods, seals, penguins and many of types of sea birds, but it was really the staff that made the experience. Bainzy, Desiree and of...More
Fantastic afternoon with great skipper, host and spotter dog. We saw penguins, dolphins and seals along with wonderful scenery and great commentary. This is a locally owned and operated vessel.
Thanks, Prue! Lovely hearing that you enjoyed your time with us.
I've been on multiple boat cruises around the world looking for animals at sea, and they are generally overbooked, boring and dull. But the Akaroa Dolphins cruise was amazing! Their team were absolutely amazing, from taking our booking, checking in on the day and again...More
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sarah! Please come back and visit us again! We loved being able to share the harbour with you.
Beautiful coastline and wildlife trip. We were lucky to see a large pod of dolphins frolicking behind a fishing boat just outside the harbour, albatross, penguins and seals.Our hosts Desiree and Bainzy were terrific and the free drink and cookie was a bonus. Thanks for...More
You are more thank welcome, Judith! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Well run, friendly crew; saw what we came to see the Hector Dolphins, Penguins, seals, seabirds. Had great weather we did the 10.15am cruise and we had booked a few days ahead. I would recommend booking this in advance so you don’t miss out. The...More
Thank you so much! Loved hearing all your boxes were ticked 😊
It was a very fun and exciting trip with a lovely and very friendly crew. We also got a free drink and a delicious cookie!
Thank you so much, Anne-Marie!
I had a really great experience with Akaroa Dolphins. Very nice staff and super cute dolphin spotting dog >< I have seen lots of adorable baby seals, dolphins and rarely-seen seabirds! The weather was a bit cold but they provided us with warm coats. Giant...More
Thank you so much for your awesome feedback. We look forward to having you back onboard again soon.
Dolphins, Penguins, baby seals playing in rock pools, an albatross.... The joyous wildlife experience far exceeded my expectations. It was absolutely wonderful, all of it thanks to the fabulous crew and their excellent customer care: a free drink on arrival, a wealth of information, and...More
Wow! Thank you, Julia! Your review has just made our day. I also shared it will the rest of the team. How lucky are we to be able to share the harbour with lovely people like yourself!
Our trip out to sea & around the bay was experience we won’t forget for a long time. From “Buster the Dog” to our Captain Bainzy with his keenness to get as close as possible to sights & wildlife we had a great time. Desiree...More
It was so lovely having you both onboard. Thank you for sharing your experience.
My husband and I had a GREAT experience dolphin watching on an especially cold day. We were provided extra coats and blankets by Desiree and we stayed plenty warm. The captain told us so many great facts about the area and was excellent in navigating...More
Wonderful to hear, Erin! Thank you for sharing the love.
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